Vitamin A Rich Recipes for Pregnancy for eyes, skin
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene 6400 mcg/day) is required for clear vision, healthy skin and immunity for both you and your baby. Excessive vitamin A can however lead to toxicity and can be harmful.
It is usually not necessary to supplement your diet with any other form of vitamin A (e.g. in tablet form). If you consume the following natural food sources mentioned below.
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List of Vitamin A rich foods
|
Food Group |
Foods |
1. |
Yellow-orange vegetables |
Carrots, Pumpkin, Sweet potato and Tomato |
2. |
Fruits |
Mango, Papaya, Apricot |
3. |
Dark green leafy vegetables |
Spinach (Palak), Mint, Fenugreek, Kale etc. |
4. |
Animal Sources |
Milk, curds, paneer, cheese and eggs. |
Vitamin A Rich Recipes for Pregnancy, Snacks
Vegetable Oats Pancake
Hara Bhara Kebab is a healthy vegetarian version of kebabs with a tasty blend of ingredients. The spinach adds to its vitamin a content while contributing very little to the carbohydrate levels. The green peas add bulk and fibre to this dish.
Have this filling Carrot Cucumber and Rajma Salad in Mint Dressing loaded with vitamin A from carrot and mint together with protein rich rajma too. This salad also provides excellent nourishment for your eyes and eye muscles.
Carrot Cucumber and Rajma Salad in Mint Dressing
When craving for something sweet during snack time then try this Stuffed Carrot Halwa Pancake that is healthier and will also leave you satisfied. Loaded with essential nutrients and satiating too, these halwa packed and cinnamon laced whole wheat flour pancakes are ideal for pregnant women.
Vitamin A Rich Recipes for Pregnancy, Lunch Recipes
Hariyali Dal
Paneer Palak Koftas in Makhani Gravy is an innovative recipe as it uses red pumpkin and low-fat milk to impart a creamy and thick mouth-feel, without using any butter or cream. The koftas are also steamed instead of deep-fried.
Carrot Methi Subzi gives a great boost of vitamin A to your body as carrots are one of the richest sources of carotenoids and fenugreek too is high in antioxidants, vitamin A and C.
Carrot Methi Subzi ( Vitamin A and Vitamin C Rich Recipe )
Tamatar ki Kadhi provides you antioxidants like vitamin A, vitamin C and lycopene that fights against free radicals and improves your immunity, keeping you hale and healthy during this happy and memorable period of your life.
Tamatar ki Kadhi ( Nutritious Recipe For Pregnancy)
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