Your Pregnancy

Good food DOES NOT cost more

It is important that key nutrients like calcium, omega 3, choline and folic acid are included in your diet. To get these nutrients, a healthy diet should include wholegrain carbohydrates, fresh fruit and vegetables, low fat or fat free dairy products, lean proteins and unsaturated fats, says dietitian Claire Julsing Strydom. “The more variety, the better the nutrient intake of the diet will be,” she says.

WHAT IS A HEALTHY DIET?

If you are unsure how to change your diet for the better, start by substituting your everyday foods with healthier ones.

Make the swop

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