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Pregnancy is a wonderful phase in life where you begin experiencing the joy of motherhood and a life growing inside you. It is also a period where one needs to be extremely vigilant about the diet and ensure you are having all the right nutrients in perfect proportions. There is no doubt about the fact lentils need to become an important part of your diet during this phase. One may be quite apprehensive whether they are absolutely safe for you during this period and if so in what proportions.
Read ahead, to get a good idea about how beneficial these lentils are during pregnancy.
Lentils have excellent nutritional values and are rich in Vitamin B9, iron, protein, fiber and folic acid, all of which are vital for pregnant moms’ right from day one. Color, taste and dimensions of lentils are varied according to the place of origin and they can be divided into lentil beans, small grains and large grains. Lentils develop in pods and are very easy to cook too apart from being pocket friendly.
Although the above mentioned positive aspects of lentils make it ideal for consumption through your entire pregnancy period, it would be best if you could consult your doctor before beginning to eat them and have them only in moderate quantities. Read on for some precautions to be adhered to while eating them during this period.
Lentils come in varied varieties, depending on the place they are derived from, and come in different colors, not just the usual green ones that one usually sees. Lentils come as small grains, beans and the larger ones.
Enjoy your pregnancy to the fullest, and do not worry if there are times when you are not able to eat healthy food to the ‘T’. Do share some interesting recipes of cooking lentils.
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