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Written By: Editorial Team | Updated : December 21, 2014 11:13 AM IST
The God of Tamil cinema Rajinikanth is all set to become a grandfather again. His second daughter Soundarya Ashwin who is married for over four years now is expecting her first child. She tied the knot with businessman Ashwin Kumar in 2010. The superstar has been on seventh cloud since his daughter broke the news to him. Rajinikanth's elder daughter Aishwaryaa and son-in-law actor Dhanush have two sons, Yatra and Linga.
The actor who has inspired many young people in the industry remarked that he would like his grandchildren to take up direction.
Expert dietician Naini Setalvad shares with us diet tips for a safe pregnancy. Also refer to this pregnancy comprehensive guide.
Tip 1: Every pregnant woman needs to understand that she is not eating for two people. She only requires 300 more calories than her normal diet.
Tip 2: You need to get your required number of calories from all food groups and not just fat. Here is the most
Tip 3: Eat lots of leafy greens. They are a good source of iron which helps our red blood cells carry oxygen better. More oxygen in the blood means better nutrition of various parts of the body leading to better health of you and your baby.
Tip 4: Include dried figs in your diet to satisfy your sweet cravings and to prevent constipation. They are also a good source of calcium.
Tip 5: Sprinkle sesame seeds on your salads. They are packed with folic acid which is essential in the proper DNA synthesis of the growing foetus and improves the all-round health of a pregnant mother. Here are top 10 superfoods every pregnant woman should have during pregnancy.
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