Now that you are pregnant one of the most important factors in having a healthy pregnancy will be your nutrition. While eating a well balanced diet is always a good idea in our daily lives, nutrition during pregnancy takes on an even more important role. Here are some tips to help you with your pregnancy diet. There is no question that the healthier you eat during your pregnancy the better it is for your baby. Keep in mind that everything you eat will pass on to your baby, so if you are eating nutritious foods, your baby is getting the benefits of it. But, if you are eating a lot of fast food or junk foods, your baby is also doing the same thing. Always start your day by eating breakfast. If you have morning sickness this can be a challenge at times, but there are ways around it. Eat something small such as a piece of fruit and a glass of milk. In fact, you might want to eat 4-6 small meals throughout the day instead of the usual 3 meals a day. This also helps in reducing the effects of heartburn and that bloated feeling you can often get during your pregnancy. Eat the right foods. A pregnancy diet that includes foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt will provide you with much needed calcium and other vitamins and minerals. Cereals containing fiber are very beneficial and can help ease constipation. Lean meats, poultry and fish will help give you much needed proteins to aid in maintaining muscles, enzymes and hormones. You should also eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Green vegetables such as broccoli and green beans are excellent in providing nutrition during pregnancy. Other vegetables like sweet potatoes and carrots are great for your body. Finally, be sure you add in plenty of water during the day. While a good pregnancy diet is a big key to a healthy pregnancy it doesn't mean that you still can't treat yourself at times. An occasional ice cream or frozen yogurt is fine, but you just don't want to make it a daily habit. We all know the old saying about how you are eating for two when you are pregnant. Yes, that is true in one sense, but that doesn't mean you should use this as an excuse to eat everything in site. Not only is that not healthy, but you will have a real fight in trying to take the excess weight off after you have your baby. The average woman only needs an extra 300 calories per day to maintain a healthy pregnancy. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Reprint Rights: You may reprint this article as long as you leave all of the links active and do not edit the article in any way.