Pay attention to nutrition during pregnancy – Health News
About 300 extra calories are needed each day to maintain a healthy pregnancy. These calories should come from a balanced diet of protein, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Sweets and fats should be kept to a minimum. A healthy, balanced diet can also help reduce some pregnancy symptoms, such as nausea and constipation. Importance of Fluid Intake during Pregnancy! Fluid intake is also an important part of pregnancy nutrition. Follow these suggestions for fluid intake during pregnancy: In addition to the fluids in juices and soups, you can get enough fluids by drinking a few glasses of water each day. Talk to your healthcare provider or midwife about limiting your caffeine and artificial sweetener intake.
Avoid any kind of alcohol. Beneficial nutrients for your health and baby development during pregnancy; Vegetables: Carrots, sweet potatoes, zucchini, spinach, cooked greens, tomatoes, and red sweet peppers (for vitamin A and potassium) Fruits: Melon, honeydew, mango, prunes, bananas, apricots, oranges, and red or pink grapefruit (potassium) for) Dairy products: Fat-free or low-fat yogurt, skim or 1% milk, soy milk (for calcium, potassium, vitamins A and D) Cereals: Ready-to-eat cereals/cooked cereals (for iron and folic acid) Proteins: Beans and peas ; nuts and seeds; lean beef, lamb and pork; salmon, trout, herring, sardines and pollock Avoid eating the following foods during pregnancy; Unpasteurized milk and foods made with unpasteurized milk (feta cheese, soft cheeses including fresco,
Camembert, brie, or blue-veined cheeses – unless labeled „made with pasteurized milk“ Hot dogs Raw and undercooked seafood, eggs, and meat. Do not eat sushi made with raw fish (cooked sushi is safe). Chilled spreads and spreads Chilled smoked seafood Importance of Folic Acid The U.S. Public Health Service recommends that all women of childbearing age consume 400 micrograms (0.4 mg) of folic acid each day. Folic acid is a nutrient found in: Some green leafy vegetables Most berries, nuts, beans, citrus fruits, and fortified breakfast cereals Some vitamin supplements. Folic acid may help reduce the risk of neural tube defects, which are birth defects of the brain and spinal cord.
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The article discusses the importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy. It recommends consuming an extra 300 calories per day from a balanced diet of protein, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, while limiting sweets and fats. Fluid intake is also emphasized, with suggestions to drink water and limit caffeine and artificial sweeteners. The article lists beneficial nutrients found in various foods, such as vitamin A and potassium in vegetables, calcium, and vitamins A and D in dairy products, and iron and folic acid in cereals. It also advises against consuming certain foods during pregnancy, such as unpasteurized milk and raw or undercooked seafood, eggs, and meat. Lastly, the article highlights the importance of consuming folic acid to reduce the risk of neural tube defects.
