IMPORTANT NUTRIENTS DURING #PREGNANCY: #VITAMIN D & #FOLICACID • VITAMIN D Vitamin D is needed to help absorb the extra calcium. It is made naturally by the body in response to the sunlight. If you usually cover your skin you are more likely to be lacking in Vitamin D. Evidence suggests that exposing your face and hands 10 minutes a day is sufficient. Good sources include: - Fortified breakfast cereals - Fortified margarine, eggs and milk • FOLIC ACID Folic acid is particularly important both before and during pregnancy. It is recommended that a Folic Acid supplement is taken or a multivitamin containing folic acid, 0.4 mg is the recommended dose. Folic acid can also be found in many foods, but be careful not to overcook vegetables as this reduces the folic acid content. Rich sources include: - Broccoli, brussels sprouts, spinach, green beans, okra - Fortified breakfast cereals - Orange juice, black-eyed beans
Posted on: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 08:06:53 +0000
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