Healing Recipe: What Every Pregnant Woman Should Be Eating

What to eat when you’re pregnant?

A balanced diet is crucial to your pregnancy health. What you eat has a direct impact on your unborn child. You may find some foods can ease pregnancy symptoms, such as nausea and constipation. Others can negatively affect your digestion and overall health. Consider the following when planning your meals:

Load up on fibre

About half of pregnant women experience constipation while pregnant. This issue is caused by the hormonal changes that occur in their bodies. Food passes through the GI tract more slowly due to the increase in progesterone levels. To prevent constipation, eat more fibre. Leafy green vegetables, legumes, prunes, cabbage, and unprocessed grains are excellent choices. Whole grains such as oats and brown rice can boast large doses of fibre and can be incorporated into most meals. You can also add psyllium husk to a glass of water to keep your digestive system running smoothly. Simply drink this mixture whenever you’re having tummy issues.

Make Every Bite Count

Contrary to popular belief, it’s no need to eat for two during pregnancy. Mums-to-be only need an extra 300 calories a day in the last two trimesters. Just because you’re carrying a baby, it doesn’t mean you can eat everything in sight. Make every bite count. Choose whole, nutritious foods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts. Foods that are rich in omega 3’s will also supply your body with quality essential healthy fats that your body (and baby) need also.

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