Pregnancy Goodness: Fruits & Vegetables.

In: Foodies| Mother To Be

22 Dec 2009

Before you shake your head with disapproval after reading my last foodie post, I assure you that I’m eating as healthily as I possibly can *cross my heart*

Let’s look at what occupies 90% of our fridge these days ;)

Apple
Red Apple

Rich with Fiber and Vitamin C

Health Benefits: Unique support for heart health, cancer protection and protect us against asthma by strengthening our lungs.

Cantaloupe/Rock Melon

Cantaloupe

Rich with Vitamin C, A, B3, B6, Potassium, Folate and Fiber

Health Benefits: Concentrated with Beta-Carotene & Vitamin C, promotes lung health and protects our eyes.

Plum

Plum

Rich in Vitamin C, A, B2, Fiber and Potassium

Health Benefits: Significant amount of Antioxidant to protect us from Phenols, increase better absorption of Iron and protect us against macular degeneration.

Grapes

Grapes

Rich in Manganese, Vitamin C, B1, B6 and Potassium

Health Benefits: Decrease the risk of heart disease, helps keep the heart muscles flexible and healthy, lower cholesterol, lower coronary heart disease in women, promotes lung health, lower risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, act as an anti-aging agent, an effective anti-microbial agent, protect against food borne illness and maintain optimal health.

Pears

Pears

Rich in Fiber, Vitamin C, K and Copper

Health Benefits: Protection against Free Radicals, promotes cardiovascular & colon health, protect against postmenopausal breast cancer and protects us against macular degeneration.

Jackfruit

Jackfruit

Rich in Vitamin A, B, C, Riboflavin, Niacin, Potassium, Fat, Carbohydrates and Protein

Health Benefits: An excellent energy food, prevent & treat tension, prevents obesity, reduce constipation, cures ulcers & indigestion, lower blood pressure, fight cancer, remedy for skin diseases, asthma and diarrhea.

Guava

Guava

Rich in Vitamin A, B, Calcium, Nicotinic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, Folic Acid and Fiber

Health Benefits: Prolonged menstruation, reduce high blood pressure, strengthens the heart, reduce acidosis, asthma, Catarrh, curb obesity and Scurvy.

Watermelon

Watermelon

Rich with Vitamin C, A, B1, B6, Potassium and Magnesium

Health Benefits: Concentrated with powerful Antioxidants, Carotenoid & Lycopene, prevent prostate cancer, energy production, protect against macular degeneration, prevents erectile dysfunction, lower blood pressure and improve insulin sensitivity.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes

Rich in Vitamin C, A, K, B1, B2, B3, B6, E, Molydenum, Potassium, Manganese, Fiber, Chromium, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Tryptophan and Protein

Health Benefits: Antioxidant benefits, promotes colon health, fights prostate cancer, promotes pancreatic health, reduce heart disease risk, improve cholesterol profiles, reduces blood clotting tendencies, act as anti-inflammatory agent, maintains bone health, fight against colon cancer, diabetes & migraines and maintains optimal health.

Carrot

Carrot

Rich in Vitamin A, K, C, B1, B3, B6, Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Phosphorus, Magnesium and Folate

Health Benefits: Rich with Carotenoids, prevents Heart Disease, improve vision, maintain optimal health, regulates blood sugar level, promotes colon health and lung health.

Japanese Cucumber

Japanese Cucumber

Rich in Vitamin C, A, Molybdenum, Potassium, Manganese, Folate, Fiber, Tryptophan and Magnesium

Health Benefits: Promotes radiant complexion and helps reduce high blood pressure by cooling us down.

Celery

Celery

Rich in Vitamin K, C, B6, B1, B2, A, Potassium, Folate, Fiber, Molybdenum, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Tryptophan, Phosphorus and Iron

Health Benefits: Supports a strong immune system, reducing high blood pressure, cholesterol lowering benefits, improve diuretic activity and promotes optimal health.

Everyday I eat 3-4 portions of fruits — mixture of either — and munch on carrot sticks or celery sticks whenever I need to snack.

Since we began buying so many fruits during the weekend, the husband has become my personal fruit washer/slicer *hehe* He will wash everything and arrange them neatly into containers, so his pregnant wife can conveniently eat them anytime ♥

If you open our fridge today, you’ll surely find a mini orchard within :)



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2 Responses to Pregnancy Goodness: Fruits & Vegetables.

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May Yee

January 26th, 2010 at 4:15 pm

Oh! I wish durians could be in the list… had it twice (10wk and 21 wk) both gave me the same results…. massive indigestion and vomitting…. I love love love LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEE durians… but will stay away during this incubation duty :P

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mellomouse

January 26th, 2010 at 6:07 pm

You shouldn’t eat too much durian though in moderation is fine. Coz durians are very heaty and of course the sugar.

Now you make me feel like having some! LOL

So how are you and your little girl inside? :)

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