Not Medical Advice: Eating Pop Rocks while pregnant is perfectly safe, however, too much sugar intake is not recommended.
The type of diet experts encourage during pregnancy refers to fine-tuning your eating habits to ensure you are receiving adequate nutrition for the health of you and your baby. Healthy eating during pregnancy is critical to your baby’s growth and development. In order to get the nutrients you need, you must eat from a variety of food groups, including fruits and vegetables, breads and grains, protein sources and dairy products.
Typically, pregnant women will need to consume an extra 300 calories a day.
Take a look at the food groups and some suggested sources for creating a healthy diet during pregnancy at the American Pregnancy Association.
6 Must-Eat Foods for Pregnancy courtesy of WebMD:
Whole grains
Beans
Salmon
Eggs
Berries
Low-fat yogurt
Check out 7 Tips to Eating Healthy During Pregnancy, shared by MedicineNet.com.