Eating Right and not eating for two for a Healthy Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a very special time in a woman’s life which includes her mental, emotional, and physical health. The food that she eats matters a lot for her and the baby’s growth.

Here are some easy tips to help you eat well during pregnancy:

1. Diversity in Diet: Your body is on the way to creating a new life and your body needs good nutrition to be able to do that. There must be diversity in your diet which means you should include all food groups in your diet from carbohydrates to protein to fat to vitamins and minerals.

Don’t forget to add any food groups to your diet!

2. Get Calcium and Iron: These two minerals play a very important role in pregnancy. Make sure that you add milk and milk products, green leafy vegetables, dates, eggs, lean meat, legumes, pulses and beans to your diet
3. Don’t overdo Caffeine and Junk Food: No more than two cups of tea or coffee in a day for too much coffee can cause acidity and deprive you of much needed sleep in your pregnancy. Avoid eating too much outside food, junk food and processed food as that causes sugar spikes and there is a steep rise in GDM (gestational diabetes mellitus). Homemade healthy meals for a happy you and a happy baby.
4. Good Fats: are your Friends Omega 3 fats which are also known as good fats can really help your baby with cognitive health! Fish, nuts & seeds have good fats in abundance that can help your baby’s growth.
5. Avoid Raw Foods: Cook your food well, especially meat and eggs. Don’t eat them raw. Also, be careful with seafood and unpasteurized milk. They can make you sick if not cleaned and cooked well.
6. Eat Small Frequent Meals: If you are facing nausea or have lost your appetite in the initial phase of pregnancy then instead of eating large meals eat small frequent meals which can be tolerated and digested well.
7. Talk to a Nutritionist: Every pregnancy is different. A nutritionist can help you assess your nutritional status and can help you with the foods that are best for you and your baby.
8. Listen to Your Body: If you’re craving something, it’s okay to eat it, but make sure it’s something healthy. Your body knows what it needs. For example if you are craving too much sweets that means your body is asking for protein. However be careful to not indulge in mindless snacking on the name of craving.

Eating good food during pregnancy helps keep you and your baby healthy. These easy tips can guide you to make good food