When a woman gets pregnant, it is normal that she should prepare for the nourishment of her baby. This means that she should be eating the right amount of food in order to balance the needs of her body and that of her baby. In this regard, the term eating for two comes to play. But this does not mean you have to double up on everything that you normally take to do the job, and this does not suggest that you eat a lot of fat inducing foods like sweets. This means you have to add some extra calories to your diet to make sure your baby is properly nourished.
Eating for Two during the Entire PregnancyVisits to the doctor would inform you that you really don’t need to double up your food intake during the entire pregnancy to nourish your baby. In fact, in the first trimester of pregnancy, you only need an additional 100 calories. And during the second and third trimester, you are only required to add 300 calories.
With the help of a doctor, you can
choose the right kind of food and the amount you should consume to come up with a perfect diet program that is suited for you and your baby. The recommended diet for an expectant mother should be high in fiber, and those foods which are nutrient dense. You have to take note that during pregnancy, you should be watchful of the food you eat, especially the calories you get from these foods. Indulging in calorie-rich foods could result to weight gain which increases the possibility of you acquiring high blood pressure and gestational diabetes. These two
pregnancy complications might pose a risk to the health of your baby and yourself.
During the second and the third trimester of pregnancy, you do not need to eat more to compensate for the additional 300 calories your baby needs. All you have to include in your diet is a simple afternoon snack for you to get the extra calories your baby requires. If you are not an afternoon snack person, you can do this in the evening.
The Perfect Snack for the much Needed Extra Calories during the Second and Third TrimesterBelow are some of the recommended snacks which are high in phytonutrients, fiber, protein and calcium. This snack is mainly composed of vegetables and fruits, and some of the most commonly craved indulgences less the additional fats and calories. For your sweet cravings, you can have a combination of fruits with one cup of cottage cheese, yogurt, low-fat chocolate drink, and skim milk. If you are craving for crunchy foods, you can add to your favorite vegetables and greens some whole grain crackers, cheddar cheese, nuts like almonds, raisins, peanut butter, and hummus. Remember to ask your doctor about the right amount of servings of these foods. They are the ones who knows your needs better because they take into consideration all the factors involved like age, weight, allergies, medical history and the like.
This guest post was written by Johanna Almazar R.N. Johanna writes about fertility, conception and pregnancy for
PregnancyWizard.com .
When a woman gets pregnant, it is normal that she should prepare for the nourishment of her baby. This means that she should be eating the right amount of food in order to balance the needs of her body and that of her baby. In this regard, the term eating for two comes to play. But this does not mean you have to double up on everything that you normally take to do the job, and this does not suggest that you eat a lot of fat inducing foods like sweets. This means you have to add some extra calories to your diet to make sure your baby is properly nourished.
Eating for Two during the Entire Pregnancy
Visits to the doctor would inform you that you really don’t need to double up your food intake during the entire pregnancy to nourish your baby. In fact, in the first trimester of pregnancy, you only need an additional 100 calories. And during the second and third trimester, you are only required to add 300 calories.
With the help of a doctor, you can choose the right kind of food and the amount you should consume to come up with a perfect diet program that is suited for you and your baby. The recommended diet for an expectant mother should be high in fiber, and those foods which are nutrient dense. You have to take note that during pregnancy, you should be watchful of the food you eat, especially the calories you get from these foods. Indulging in calorie-rich foods could result to weight gain which increases the possibility of you acquiring high blood pressure and gestational diabetes. These two pregnancy complications might pose a risk to the health of your baby and yourself.
During the second and the third trimester of pregnancy, you do not need to eat more to compensate for the additional 300 calories your baby needs. All you have to include in your diet is a simple afternoon snack for you to get the extra calories your baby requires. If you are not an afternoon snack person, you can do this in the evening.
The Perfect Snack for the much Needed Extra Calories during the Second and Third Trimester
Below are some of the recommended snacks which are high in phytonutrients, fiber, protein and calcium. This snack is mainly composed of vegetables and fruits, and some of the most commonly craved indulgences less the additional fats and calories. For your sweet cravings, you can have a combination of fruits with one cup of cottage cheese, yogurt, low-fat chocolate drink, and skim milk. If you are craving for crunchy foods, you can add to your favorite vegetables and greens some whole grain crackers, cheddar cheese, nuts like almonds, raisins, peanut butter, and hummus. Remember to ask your doctor about the right amount of servings of these foods. They are the ones who knows your needs better because they take into consideration all the factors involved like age, weight, allergies, medical history and the like.
This guest post was written by Johanna Almazar R.N. Johanna writes about fertility, conception and pregnancy for PregnancyWizard.com .