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Pregnancy Diet

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When you are about to become a mother, you need to start thinking for the two of you rather than just yourself. It’s a big step in any female’s life. Everything changes from this point till the time you give birth to your little angel.

Routine, life style, activities, medication and several other things have to change during the 9 months of pregnancy. However, the most important thing to change is the diet.

Pregnancy Diet

Doctors design a pregnancy diet plan for females who are declared “pregnant” after conducting tests. The specific diet is designed to meet the nourishment requirements of a pregnant lady’s body. Bones, immune system, organs and baby needs increased nutrition.

Following the specific diet plan is important to stay healthy and meet all the nourishment requirements. The diet also helps in avoiding any future problems related to child birth.

Women often experience strange craving in pregnancy. The diet helps women to ignore the particular cravings. The diet includes low amount of cholesterol, saturated fats and processed foods. On the other hand, whole grains and veggies can be consumed in larger quantities. You must have a fair intake of mineral and vitamins. Iron and calcium are essential during pregnancy.

Dairy products like soft cheese should be strictly banned. Alcohol and caffeine beverages must not be consumed at any cost. You can eat fishes that are low in mercury. High mercury fishes include white snapper and shark.

All you need is 300 additional calories per day as compared to your previous daily diet. Potatoes, breads, fruits, pasta, milk, yogurt, salmon, spinach, beans, meat, poultry, nuts, peanut butter, peas, lean red meat and spinach are excellent option to include in your Pregnancy Diet. Some other options to include are green leafy vegetables, fruits, avocado, sardines, rice and natural sources of Vitamin A, B, C, D.

Design your Pregnancy Diet according to the information on foods mentioned above to attain maximum health benefits.

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