10 pregnancy foods to eat for baby! Eggs What it's got: Whether you like them fried, scrambled,…

10 pregnancy foods to eat for baby!

Eggs

What it's got: Whether you like them fried, scrambled, hard-boiled or served as an omelet, eggs are the gold standard for prenatal protein. They also happenbe a great source of folate, iron and choline. Just not raw!

Sweet Potatoes

What it's got: Don't just save these guys for Thanksgiving -- sweet potatoes are full of nutritious fiber, vitamin B6, potassium (even more than bananas have!), vitamin C and iron, as well as copper and beta-carotene.

Nuts

What they've got: This crunchy snack is full of healthy fats, protein, fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals. Plus, noshing on nuts will help make a dent in the 800 milligrams of magnesium you're supposed to get now that you're preggers.

Beans and Lentils

What they've got: If you're not a big meat eater (or one at all), beans and lentils are great sources of protein and iron, as well as folate, fiber and calcium. And beans (especially baked ones) are also bursting with zinc.

Lean Meat

What it's got: Sure, you know it's a great source of protein, but lean beef and pork are also packed with iron and B vitamins.

Orange Juice

What it's got: Down a glass in the morning to fill up on folate, potassium and, of course, vitamin C.

Yogurt

What it's got: Surprise! Plain yogurt actually contains even more calcium than milk. Plus, it's got essential bone-building nutrients, including protein, B vitamins and zinc.

Oatmeal

What it's got: Those oats are filled with fiber, protein and vitamin B6.

Leafy Greens

What it's got: You had to know these guys were gonna make the list. Chock-full of antioxidants and nutrients, dark-green veggies -- including spinach, asparagus, broccoli and kale -- should really be on everyone's plates.

Salmon

What it's got: This oily fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and protein.

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