L - carnitine is made from amino acids lysine and methionine, so incorporating foods that contain these amino acids are also an excellent way to ensure proper L - carnitine levels for pregnancy. (thenatpath.com)
Buckwheat - compared to rice, wheat, and corn, buckwheat provides more protein, has a low glycemic index, and is high in essential amino acids lysine and arginine. (bodybuildingforyou.com)
Beans are a great source of vegetarian protein (they are rich in the essential amino acid lysine which is lacking in grains and other vegetarian protein sources), they are high in fiber, which is something a typical Western Diet is lacking in, and they have iron too, which we need for healthy red blood cells. (nuttynutritionandfitness.com)