FOODS TO EAT AND AVOID DURING PREGNANCY | DR RAMA HOSPITAL AND RUCH TEST TUBE BABY CENTRE

FOODS TO EAT AND AVOID DURING PREGNANCY | DR RAMA HOSPITAL AND RUCH TEST TUBE BABY CENTRE

Having a healthy diet is vital during pregnancy. Optimal nutrition can help

a person meet the increased physical demands of pregnancy and help the fetus develop.

Complex carbohydrates

Complex carbohydrates include starchy vegetables such as sweet potatoes and butternut squash, whole grains and legumes, such as beans or chickpeas. Opt or these rather than refined carbohydrates, which are in white breads, pastas, and rice whenever possible.

Fruits and vegetables

Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables because these provide vitamins and minerals,

as well as fiber, which helps digestion and prevents constipation. Eat a variety

of fruits and vegetables a day — these can be fresh, frozen, canned, dried or juiced.

Protein

Foods containing protein help the baby grow. Sources of protein 

include meat (but avoid liver), fish (however, avoid fish that is high 

in mercury such as shark/flake, marlin or broadbill/ swordfish), poultry, eggs,

beans, legumes/beans and nuts. Eat some protein every day. Choose lean meat, remove 

the skin from poultry and cook it using only a little fat.

Foods to limit

When you are pregnant, you should reduce your intake of:

Foods that are high in sugar, such as chocolate, biscuits, pastries, ice-cream, cake, puddings and soft drinks. Sugar contains calories without providing any other nutrients, and can contribute to weight gain, obesity and tooth decay.

Foods that are high in fat, such as all spreading fats (including butter), 

oils, salad dressings and cream. Fat is very high in calories, and eating more

fatty foods is likely to make you put on weight.

Having too much saturated fat can increase the amount of cholesterol in the blood, which increases the chance of developing heart disease. Try to cut down on saturated fat, and have foods rich in polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fat instead, such as oils, spreads, nut butters/pastes and avocado.

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