Pregnant mothers need to increase the intake of foods high in zinc (e.g. oysters, sea fish and shrimp, nuts, animal meat and liver, etc.). The brain can reserve very limited energy. Glucose is the only nutrient that can provide energy for the brain, and carbohydrates are the main supplier of glucose. Therefore, a variety of staple foods (various kinds of rice, pasta, corn, etc.), including mixed grains, as well as a moderate amount of beans, potatoes, fruits, etc., should account for 60% or more of a pregnant mother’s diet. But at the same time, it is important to limit foods or drinks that contain high levels of simple sugars such as sucrose, rock sugar, brown sugar and glucose powder. Scientific protein supplementation – the basic material for fetal baby’s brain development The fetal baby’s brain development needs 35% protein to maintain and develop brain function, enhance brain analysis and understanding and thinking ability. Protein should be supplemented with adequate supply of calories and carbohydrates. If you increase the intake of high protein foods, or even supplement with protein powder, in the case of insufficient staple food or calorie intake, then most of the protein will not be successfully stored and transported to the fetus, but will be burned by the body to supply the pregnant mother with the energy needed for work and life; at the same time, the large amount of uric acid and urea produced in its catabolism will also increase the burden on the kidneys. It can be seen that the prerequisite for “eating well” is “eating well”, especially for those pregnant mothers who are physically exhausted during the 3-6 months of pregnancy due to residual pregnancy reactions or for work reasons. Taking pregnant mothers weighing 55-60 kg and engaged in light physical work as an example, they must consume a total of 500 ml of milk and yogurt, 1 egg, 3 taels of lean meat (animal, poultry and fish and shrimp alternatively) and an appropriate amount of soy products and abundant fruits and vegetables while ensuring about 6 taels of staple food every day. In particular, pregnant mothers should ensure the intake of animal food as much as possible, because animal protein is much higher than vegetable protein in terms of amino acid composition and bioavailability, which is an important guarantee for the healthy development of the fetal baby’s brain. The secret weapon of fetal intelligence is essential fatty acids. Fat accounts for 50-60% of brain weight, and a sufficient amount of good quality fat, especially lecithin and polyunsaturated fatty acids, is of great significance in promoting brain cell development and the formation of nerve myelin. Camellia oil, corn oil, olive oil, soybean oil, flaxseed oil, sesame oil, vegetable oil, soybeans, nuts (walnuts, almonds, etc.), and deep-sea fish and shrimp are all good sources of high quality fats, especially mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are the secret weapons to help your fetus be more intelligent.