Calcium Rich Foods to Eat During Pregnancy
Calcium rich foods to eat during pregnancy. Calcium is also one of the important nutrient throughout the pregnancy. In the beginning months, it is required for the development of foetal bones and teeth while towards the end of pregnancy, it is beneficial for preparing for breast milk production. Leg cramps usually experienced during pregnancy and can be due to calcium deficiency. So this section is for you to stock up on your calcium stores. Dairy products like milk, Paneer, Curd along with green leafy vegetables and a few other vegetables like broccoli spinach, mint etc are a good source of calcium. To add to the list further, sesame seeds and nachni are all a good source of calcium. 1200 mg per day is a requirement of a mother-to-be.
List of 40 calcium rich foods to eat during pregnancy.
|
Ingredients |
mcg/cup |
Ingredients |
mcg/cup |
|
Til (Sesame seeds) |
1740 |
Cauliflower leaves, chopped(Cow peas), soaked and cooked |
163 |
|
Whole milk paneer, shredded |
730 |
Pista (Pistachios) |
140 |
|
Cheese, shredded |
632 |
Gavarfali(Cluster beans), chopped |
130 |
|
Buffalo’s milk |
420 |
Kharek (Dry dates), chopped |
125 |
|
Buffalo’s milk curds (Yoghurt) |
420 |
Gur (Jaggery), chopped |
120 |
|
Rajma (Kidney beans), soaked and cooked |
406 |
Moong dal (Split yellow gram), cooked |
114 |
|
Nachni flour (Ragi flour) |
344 |
Moong dal flour (Green gram dal flour) |
114 |
|
Kabuli chana (Chick peas), cooked |
331 |
Methi (Fenugreek leaves), chopped |
111 |
|
Chawli leaves (Cowpea) |
270 |
Akhrot (Walnuts) |
106 |
|
Chawli leaves chopped |
240 |
Peanuts (Groundnuts) |
105 |
|
Cow’s milk |
240 |
Masoor dal (Split red lentils), cooked |
105 |
|
Cow’s milk curds (Yoghurt) |
240 |
Arvi ke patte (Colocasia leaves), chopped |
102 |
|
Skim milk |
240 |
Whole masoor (Red lentils), cooked |
92 |
|
Skim milk curds (Yoghurt) |
240 |
Chana dal (Split Bengal gram), cooked |
92 |
|
Urad dal (split black lentils), cooked |
233 |
Mooli ke patte (Radish leaves), chopped |
80 |
|
Badam (almonds) |
230 |
Gehun ka atta (Whole wheat flour) |
52 |
|
Kopra (Dry coconut), grated |
200 |
Palak (Spinach), chopped |
50 |
|
Skim milk paneer, shredded |
182 |
Fansi (French beans), chopped |
46 |
|
Moong (Green gram), sprouted and cooked |
180 |
Besan (Bengal gram flour) |
46 |
|
Skim milk paneer, cubes |
173 |
Dhania (Coriander leaves), chopped |
46 |
Calcium Rich Foods to Eat During Pregnancy, Indian Recipes
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Paneer and Tomato in Green Gravy
You can make various Calcium rich Indian recipes like Multiflour idli for breakfast, Khoya Mutter for lunch and Tava Chana for Snacks. Have this lip-smacking Palak, Methi and Corn Subzi and load yourself with Calcium along with Protein, Vitamin A and Folic Acid. Spinach Malfatti is another Indian recipe rich in Calcium and other nutrients like Protein, Vitamin A, Thiamine, Folic Acid and Phosphorus, all of which are great for pregnant ladies. Stuffed Paneer Green Pea Paratha is yet another protein packed and calcium rich recipe. Fabulous option for lunch or dinner. Have it with your choice of healthy accompaniment. Here we have the recipe of delicious Nachni Ladoos that are nutrient dense and helps to build your iron stores. Also being power packed with energy these ladoos are a perfect snack option.
Calcium Rich Foods to Eat During Pregnancy, Beverage Recipes
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Fig and Apricot Shake
Have this chilled Grape Lassi when you get those hot flashes during pregnancy. Loaded with Protein, Calcium, Magnesium and Resveratrol which is a potent antioxidant and here it comes from grapes. Here is a perfect milkshake called Date and Apple Shake a lovely combination of dates and apples which is naturally sweet and this recipe is sugar free. Strawberry Chickoo Shake is just what you will need when you are too famished to cook, too nauseated to eat, but badly in need of a sumptuous snack. A calcium and vitamin C rich drink that you will relish to the last drop.
Enjoy all our calcium rich foods for pregnancy and also try our other pregnancy recipe categories from the options given below.
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Pregnancy Folic Acid Rich Recipes
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