Nutrients, how much more and why do you need and where to get them?

Why does a pregnant lady need Choline?

Choline is crucial to the pregnant woman for:

• proper brain development and formation of neural connections in the baby. Inadequate intake of choline may lead to neural defects and behavioral problems. 
• production of stress hormones and the brain's own stress-response systems, inadequate intake may lead to the child developing stress-related disorders regarding anxiety and attention problems. 
• proper liver function of the mother- an inadequate intake of choline may lead to liver dysfunction in the mother.

So, in what foods is Choline found?

• Meat
• Fish 
• Poultry 
• Dairy 
• Eggs                                                     
• Salmon  
• Cod 
• Chicken breast 
• Legumes