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Wednesday, May 16, 2007

To give your baby the best start in life!

Just thought I'll share some interesting read that I had come across to give your babies the best start in life! Food and nutrition plays an important role so whatever you eat during your pregnancy would affect the babies' development.

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For a start, let me share with you what's beneficial for the development of the babies' brain.

Essential Fats

  • seafood
  • seaweed
  • walnut, nuts
  • pumpkin seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • dark leafy vegetables, eg. spinach

Choline

  • beef
  • fish
  • egg yolks
  • lettuces
  • peanuts

iodine

  • fish
  • seaweed
  • iodized salt

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Next, I'll share with you on the food list that's beneficial for the development of the placenta, esp during the first trimester.

  • Asparagus
  • Broccoli
  • Avocado
  • Spinach
  • Prunes
  • Blue berries
  • Strawberries
  • Red grapes
  • Plums
  • Garlic
  • Brussel sprouts
  • Cauliflower
  • Red pepper
  • Green pepper
  • Tomatoes

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Hope you find the above information useful and enjoy the journey towards motherhood! ;P

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