She has written numerous articles on children's health and nutrition for parenting publications. If you eat correctly, a vegan diet can be safe and nutritious during pregnancy. You are very wise to be asking the question however, because there are some critical nutrients that can create problems for pregnant moms eating a vegan diet. Lets go through them one by one and discuss why they are of concern, and how you can make sure you get the proper amount. Although they don't need to be consumed at the same meal, they should be consumed in the same day.
Soybeans contain some of the best protein and can be eaten also in the form of tofu.
The added benefit of tofu it that it also contains a significant amount of calcium. A vegan diet is often bulky due to the amount of plant products. This can cause it to have a low caloric density. A diet that is too low in calories will cause the body to use protein for energy, thus decreasing the amount of protein available to you and your baby. Make an effort to include enough calories in your diet by adding some healthful oils, like olive oil, and including nut butters, seeds, nuts, olives, avocados, and dried fruits in your diet.