Legumes rich in iron : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?

Pregnant woman 🤰

Yes, with conditions

Legumes rich in iron - Pregnancy Nutrition

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Toxoplasmosis

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Yes, you can eat iron -rich vegetables during pregnancy. Iron vegetables are an important source of iron, an essential nutrient to your health and that of your baby. Iron is necessary for the proper development of your baby and can help prevent mental and physical weaknesses. In addition, iron is essential to the manufacture of red blood cells, which help transport oxygen to cells and tissues. Iron vegetables include kale, black beans, spinach, lenses, broccoli and cauliflower. These vegetables are not only rich in iron, but also contain other essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, which are beneficial for your health and that of your baby. It is therefore important to include these vegetables in your diet during pregnancy. However, it is important to note that the iron of vegetable foods is more difficult to absorb than iron of animal origin. Therefore, if you are pregnant and eat iron -rich vegetables, you should also eat foods containing C vitamins, which help increase iron absorption. Vitamin C sources include citrus fruits, kiwis, peppers, strawberries and broccoli. In conclusion, if you are pregnant, eating iron -rich vegetables is beneficial for your health and that of your baby. Do not forget to eat foods containing C vitamins to improve iron absorption.

All these recommendations are given as an indication based on ANSES information and cannot replace the advice of a health professional.

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