Diet During Pregnancy

During pregnancy it is necessary that your diet should be nutritious and of sufficient quantity to meet the needs of your body. So, some of the below extra nutrients are recommended:

Protein

• Legumes, lean meat, poultry, fish
• Vitamin B1
• Peanuts, whole grains, sunflower seeds.
• Vitamin B2
• Yeast extract, dairy products.
• Vitamin C
• Fresh fruit – mainly citrus, kiwi, berries.
• Folic acid (or foliate)
• Broccoli, sweet corn, asparagus.
• Calcium
• Dairy, leafy greens, soy products.
• Iron (during last 6 months of pregnancy)
• Dark-green leafy vegetables, red and other meats, whole grains.

How much is Excessive Pregnancy Weight Gain?

When you are pregnant, you get to hear from everyone that you need to eat more. But it is important to know, how much more should you eat. . To answer this question, one should get a diet profile done which is based on your current weight.

Supporting Pregnancy Weight Gain

Your initial weight is the determining factor to analyze if the weight gained during pregnancy is excessive or not. Regular exercise is required to maintain a healthy weight for you and your baby. All this is covered in the BabyFit program.

Frequently Asked Questions

One has a lot of concerns regarding the diet to be followed during pregnancy. The BabyFit program tackles the questions listed below.

• What workout can I do in the first trimester?
• What should I ask my doctor?
• How much should I weigh?
• Is it ok to keep running?
• Is it ok to follow a vegetarian diet?
• How to tackle heartburn?
• Do I need a calcium supplement?
• Can I take aspirin?
• What if I was on Atkins?
• How much caffeine can I drink? Note: See the Energy Fiend site for a list of caffeine in drinks.
• What are some cures for morning sickness?
• Are deli meats OK?
• Is my prenatal vitamin enough?
• Is it ok to have herbal tea?
• Am I getting enough folic acid?
• Is a glass of wine OK?
• What are good snack ideas?
• Are sit ups OK?
• How to deal with aching legs?
• How can I strengthen my back?
• Beating Morning Sickness and Food Cravings

Many women have to deal with morning sickness during early pregnancy. Low-fat food products that are bland in flavor can help dealing with morning sickness. Some of these are…

• A slice of whole meal bread.
• Wheat meal biscuit spread with jam
• A slice of fruit loaf.
• Dark rye crisp breads with yeast extract.