Asparagus

Compared to other vegetables, asparagus has a significant amount of folate. The nutrient folate is essential for preventing neural tube defects. Additionally, two cups of asparagus provide 20% of your recommended daily intake of iron. Iron helps in the blood and oxygen supply to your child's development. These delicious green stalks are a great source of vitamin K and folic acid, both of which help to protect the developing fetus from birth defects. Along with calcium and fiber, asparagus also contains significant amounts of vitamins B9, C, and A.

But asparagus needs to be well cleaned and cooked before eating in order to kill the potentially hazardous microbes it may have while it is raw. Asparagus should not be consumed if you have allergies to onion, leeks, garlic, or chives as they are all members of the same family. The simplest and best way to eat asparagus is with a squeeze of lemon, a dash of olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt.