Week 21: Your baby’s little eyebrows are starting to grow

This week your baby's little eyebrows are starting to grow as are her adult teeth (the baby teeth started developing weeks ago) so it’s important your pregnancy diet is filled with healthy sources of calcium, vitamin D, magnesium and phosphorus.

Essential Nutrients this Week: Calcium, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Vitamin E

Food of the Week: Leafy Green Vegetables

To supply the calcium needed for your baby’s healthy bone and tooth development that is now taking place, it’s important to ensure you’re getting enough calcium in your diet. High in dietary fibre, leafy green vegetables are also high in calcium. In order for calcium to be well absorbed by your body, a good ratio of magnesium is also needed. Leafy green vegetables and other plant sources of calcium provide a high amount of magnesium and therefore good calcium absorption.

Recipes of the Week

Green Smoothie

This smoothie is filled with vitamin-rich greens and a hint of fresh ginger to curb nausea (if you’re still experiencing morning sickness). It’s super refreshing and great any time of day.

Green Brekky Bowl

Filled with goodness, this breaky bowl is a tasty and nutritious way to start the day. This recipe is an easy way to up your intake of leafy green vegetables during pregnancy and support your baby’s healthy bone and tooth development.

Kale, Quinoa and Sweet Potato Salad

If you don’t like kale or are unsure of how to incorporate it into your pregnancy diet, this salad is a great place to start. Without a lot of ingredients, this salad tastes so delicious you’ll make it over and over again.

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