ou probably already know
how important it is to eat a
well-balanced diet, but it is even more important when you are pregnant. Keep in mind now you are eating for two. Whatever you eat, the baby eats as well. In fact, the baby actually takes your nourishments so you must eat enough for both of you. The healthier you eat the better it is for the pregnancy and you.
Never miss a meal while you are pregnant, especially breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and your baby has probably been waiting since he/she woke up in the middle of the night. You may learn that if you wait so long before eating you start to feel sick, this is your body telling you to eat. Do it!
Make sure you are getting enough of the food you need daily. It takes 4-6 servings of dairy products a day for a healthy pregnancy, this can
TIPS FOR HEALTHY EATING DURING PREGNANCY
include some cheeses, milk, yogurt. This provides the baby with calcium with which it will need to develop healthy growing bones. Adding extra calcium to your diet wouldn't hurt you either, especially your teeth and bones.
Don't forget about your fruit and vegetable servings. Lots of green is always a good choice, so are sweet potatoes. Not only will you be giving your body what it needs but you will start to have more energy. Try laying off the sweets for a week and replace them with healthier items and see how alive you feel.
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Keep in mind now you are eating for two. Whatever you eat, the baby eats as well.
- Zahira Yahiya
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