To achieve the ideal weight when you're pregnant, one should really take the responsibility of choosing the right foods to eat. Because additional calories is needed during pregnancy, pregnant women must make wise food choices.
I've collected a few information on the net and through my OB, on the food group servings that one should have while pregnant. Hope it helps.
Grains
This food groups provide complex carbohydrates, the primary energy supply for your body. This should be taken in high fiber (avoid white bread, white rice) and low in fat. This is a good source of Vitamin B that is needed for energy metabolism and tissue development. This should serve as the foundation of your meals during pregnant.
As for me, I am not a rice person, I eat wheat bread instead of rice. 1 slice of bread is good for one meal, a cup of cereal is also recommended, occasionally you can have pasta, graham crackers for snacks, cooked cereal or oatmeals and a small tortilla will also do.
Fruits and Veggies
They provide numerous vital nutrients. I love fruits!! And I am forcing myself to eat veggies (except for salads, I just love them). Fruits and veggies are the perfect source of nutrients because they contain many vitamins and minerals with super duper less calories and little fats.
Samples are fruit juices (pure), raw or cooked veggies (best if raw), leafy green vegetables like brocolli(my favorite!), lettuce, spinach (I like too!) and dried fruits.
Milk and Milk Products
Milk and Dairy Products such as cheese and yogurt, supply you and your developing baby with calcium, phosphorous, vitamin D, magnesium and protein.
Be sure to drink milk everyday, recommended is twice a day.
Meat and Meat Alternatives
Includes eggs, seafoods, nuts (salt-free), peanut butter, tofu, dried beans and legumes. Protein is highly needed during pregnancy to support tissue growth and development of the unborn baby.
Fats and Sweets
Fats and Sweets provide additional calories but do not contain significant amount of vitamins and minerals. Therefore, these foods should be eaten in moderation because they often lead to excessive weight gain during pregnancy. Luckily, I don't have a sweet tooth, so I did not really craved for sweet stuff.
Includes candy, cakes, potato chips, salad dressings, mayonnaise and soda pop.
Choosing nutritious foods will help lower the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart diseases, hypertensions and osteoporosis that many women may face after pregnancy and later in life. Expectant mothers have the responsibility of eating to maintain the health of the developing baby while maintaining their own health and well being.
And PLEEEASSSE, do not FORGET to drink PLENTY... as in PLENTY of water or fluids everyday.
I've collected a few information on the net and through my OB, on the food group servings that one should have while pregnant. Hope it helps.
GrainsThis food groups provide complex carbohydrates, the primary energy supply for your body. This should be taken in high fiber (avoid white bread, white rice) and low in fat. This is a good source of Vitamin B that is needed for energy metabolism and tissue development. This should serve as the foundation of your meals during pregnant.
As for me, I am not a rice person, I eat wheat bread instead of rice. 1 slice of bread is good for one meal, a cup of cereal is also recommended, occasionally you can have pasta, graham crackers for snacks, cooked cereal or oatmeals and a small tortilla will also do.
Fruits and Veggies
They provide numerous vital nutrients. I love fruits!! And I am forcing myself to eat veggies (except for salads, I just love them). Fruits and veggies are the perfect source of nutrients because they contain many vitamins and minerals with super duper less calories and little fats.
Samples are fruit juices (pure), raw or cooked veggies (best if raw), leafy green vegetables like brocolli(my favorite!), lettuce, spinach (I like too!) and dried fruits.
Milk and Milk Products
Milk and Dairy Products such as cheese and yogurt, supply you and your developing baby with calcium, phosphorous, vitamin D, magnesium and protein.
Be sure to drink milk everyday, recommended is twice a day.
Meat and Meat Alternatives
Includes eggs, seafoods, nuts (salt-free), peanut butter, tofu, dried beans and legumes. Protein is highly needed during pregnancy to support tissue growth and development of the unborn baby.
Fats and Sweets
Fats and Sweets provide additional calories but do not contain significant amount of vitamins and minerals. Therefore, these foods should be eaten in moderation because they often lead to excessive weight gain during pregnancy. Luckily, I don't have a sweet tooth, so I did not really craved for sweet stuff.
Includes candy, cakes, potato chips, salad dressings, mayonnaise and soda pop.
Choosing nutritious foods will help lower the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart diseases, hypertensions and osteoporosis that many women may face after pregnancy and later in life. Expectant mothers have the responsibility of eating to maintain the health of the developing baby while maintaining their own health and well being.
And PLEEEASSSE, do not FORGET to drink PLENTY... as in PLENTY of water or fluids everyday.
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