Maternity munchies: 15 power-packed foods you can eat in EVERY trimester

While avoiding certain foods during pregnancy is important for the optimal health of women and their babies – think soft cheeses, salad bar snacks, sushi and the like – don’t lose heart, because there are a whole BUNCH of things you CAN eat! Things that will nourish you both – and taste really good too!

Let us take you through the most delicious AND nutritious foods to eat when you’re expecting …

3. Beans

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Beans are an excellent source of protein, and also contain fibre, folate, zinc AND calcium, all of which are thought to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications and promote healthy birth weight.