Here's what your diet plan should look like during pregnancy

Your diet during your pregnancy directly affects your unborn child’s health. It is important that you maintain a healthy and nutritious food plan throughout your pregnancy. We bring to you some essential food products you should consume during your pregnancy. Fruit and vegetables - You should aim for five portions of fruit and/or veggies per day. They may be in the form of juice, dried, canned, frozen, or fresh. Fresh and frozen produce usually have a higher vitamin and other nutrient content. Starchy carbohydrate-rich foods - including potatoes, rice, pasta, and bread. Protein- Good animal-sourced proteins include fish, lean meat and chicken, as well as eggs. Fats-should not make up more than 30% of a pregnant woman's daily calories. Fiber - wholegrain foods, such as whole meal (wholegrain) bread, wild rice, wholegrain pasta, pulses, fruit and vegetables are rich in fiber. Women have a higher risk of developing constipation during pregnancy; eating plenty of fiber is effective in minimizing that risk. Calcium - It is important to have a healthy daily intake of calcium. Dairy foods, such as milk, cheese, milk and yoghurt are rich in calcium. Calcium-set tofu, soybeans, bok choy, broccoli, collards, Chinese cabbage, okra, mustard greens, kale, and soynuts are a perfect diet.