A healthy pregnancy diet is a concept that many people either do not understand or do not want to understand. Why? Because they want to “eat for two” during their nine months of “diet freedom.”
In order to have a healthy pregnancy, you are supposed to gain some weight. The problem is that many people believe that it’s healthy to gain a lot of weight during pregnancy, and even expected. Although you should not be “dieting” in the typical sense to lose weight, you should know that eating healthy during pregnancy is important.
In order to have a healthy pregnancy, you are supposed to gain some weight. The problem is that many people believe that it’s healthy to gain a lot of weight during pregnancy, and even expected. Although you should not be “dieting” in the typical sense to lose weight, you should know that eating healthy during pregnancy is important.
Why it's important for you to be eating healthy during pregnancy:
- Helps baby gain recommended weight
- Reduces risk of miscarriage
- Easier delivery
- Reduced risk of varicose veins
- Reduced risk of diabetes
- Reduced risk of high blood pressure
- You will feel better (physically and emotionally)
- Can reduce nausea during pregnancy
- Reduced amount of time needed to devote to losing weight after baby arrives
Truthfully, it’s hard to eat healthy after the baby is born. New moms are so busy and tired from taking care of their little one. You will be glad later if you followed a healthy pregnancy diet and do not have 40 or 50 pounds to lose after the baby arrives!
A diet during healthy pregnancy consists of:
- Eating balanced meals (carbohydrate, protein, fat)
- Eating high-fiber foods
- Getting 5 servings of fruits/vegetables a day
- Drinking enough water
- Avoiding a lot of high-sugar foods
- Avoiding alcohol
- Avoiding certain types of fish
- Avoiding foods that are dangerous for your baby
- Eating adequate protein (to avoid low hemoglobin)
These are guidelines for a diet during healthy pregnancy. If you have any health problems, such as hypertension during pregnancy, gestational diabetes, etc., you may need modifications to your current diet.
Don’t only think about the nine months your baby is cocooned inside of you. Think about the months and years to follow! In order to enjoy your new arrival to the fullest, you need to have the confidence and energy that can come with taking care of yourself now.
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