Diet And Nutrition To Raise IQ Of Baby During Pregnancy

A new study has found that what a woman eats during pregnancy can have an effect on her child's IQ. Researchers say that a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, and fish can lead to a higher IQ in children, while a diet high in sugar and processed food can lead to a lower IQ.

The study followed more than 3,000 women who were pregnant between 1959 and 1965. The women completed dietary surveys and their children were given IQ tests at the age of 8. The researchers found that those children whose mothers had eaten the most vegetables, fruit, and fish during pregnancy had the highest IQ scores.

While the exact mechanism by which diet affects IQ is not known, the researchers say that it is likely due to the effects of nutrients on brain development. They advise pregnant women to eat a healthy diet in order to give their child the best chance at a high IQ.

You can get in touch with Dr. Ashutosh Bhardwaj if you want to ask something personally or you can also go through the different courses. Which we offer on the matter. But here is a small list of different types of food. You should eat during pregnancy.

1) Vitamin D

Vitamin D is very important during pregnancy as it helps regulate the quantity of calcium as well as phosphate that is present in the body. As it is very important for your child. There are some food items. Which you can have to keep your Vitamin D in check. Such as

• Eggs
• oilseed fish (such as mackerel, salmon herring, sardines and salmon)
• Red meat
• Cereals

You can also stay in sunlight to absorb Vitamin D. But make sure to get a doctor recommendation on the same.

2) Folic Acid

Folic acid is an antioxidant that helps prevent birth defects. It is commonly known as neural tube defects.

Normally a doctor recommends to start taking foods that are rich in folic acid. As soon as you get to know that you're expecting a child. You can eat foods such as:

• green leafy vegetables that contain folate (the natural form of Folic acid)
• breakfast cereals

3) Vitamin C

Vitamin C is also very important during pregnancy. As it helps protect cells and keeps them healthy. Vitamin C can be found in food items. Such as

• Oranges and juice of oranges
• Green and red peppers
• strawberries
• Blackcurrants
• Broccoli

4) Iron

Iron is related to the amount of anemia you suffer during pregnancy. The lower the iron the higher the chances of you feeling anemia. So to keep your iron capacity in check. You can have food items. Such as:

• Lean meat
• Green leafy vegetables
• Dried fruit and nuts
• peanuts

These are some of the food items that you should take care of during your pregnancy. You can read through our nutrition blog to know more on the same and attend our workshop that will help you and your baby during pregnancy.