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Eating right during pregnancy is crucial for the health of both the mother and the baby.   By eating right, the mother can avoid complications that are likely to occur during pregnancy.  Take tips from the diet chart below to have a stress-free and healthy pregnancy.
What to Eat during pregnancy:

A combination if proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins in the right ratio is essential for the mother-to-be. 
• Take 4 servings of fruits and vegetables. Citrus fruits, greens, carrots, yellow fruits, spinach, tomatoes, beans, bananas, broccoli, potatoes and peas should be an important ingredient of your daily food.

• 6-11 servings of whole-grain and other grain products can give you the optimum amount of fat and strength during pregnancy.  You could include peanuts, cereals, whole grain breads and all kinds of nuts in your diet.

• Indulge in milk and milk products.  Take 4 or more servings of milk products every day.  Fortified milk, all kinds of milk products, your favorite peanut butter and even limited intake of ice creams will be yore source of fat, Vitamin D, Vitamin b12 and calcium.

• 3 servings of meat, poultry, fish and eggs are good for you.  But don’t overindulge in meat. 
What not to eat during pregnancy:
• Alcohol is a big no no during pregnancy. 
• Avoid raw meat of any kind.  Raw eggs should be avoided too
• Avoid fish with high mercury content such as sharks, tilefish etc. 
• Do not consume smoked fish and deli meats like hot dogs as it might be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
• Soft cheese and refrigerated meats are also not recommended for pregnant women.