When you’re pregnant it feels like the list of foods you are to avoid is endless…unpasteurized cheese, cold cuts, high-mercury fish, the list goes on and on.  But I’m a glass half-full kind of gal and choose instead to focus on all the fantastic foods I should be eating for baby #2.  My growing belly needs high quality fats, protein and carbs.  I need folic acid, vitamins A & C, omega-3’s, calcium, iron and zinc.  That’s a lot to take in, so for anyone getting ready for #2 (or #1, 3, 4, etc…) here are the top 20 pregnancy foods that will cover all your bases.  And re: #10 high quality dairy: yes, I consider Hagan Daaz high quality (especially vanilla with a drizzle of dark chocolate hot fudge).
Top 20Â Pregnancy Foods
Eggs
Salmon
Beans
Sweet Potatoes
Walnuts
Dark leafy greens
Lean meats and poultry
100% whole grains, including oatmeal, brown rice, quinoa, whole-wheat bread and pasta
Broccoli
High quality dairy, including milk, greek yogurt and cheese
Bananas
Oranges
Mangoes
Red peppers
Figs
Avocados
Nuts
Chives
Carrots
Edamame