The menu for pregnant women is one of the main factors that will affect not only the safe course of nine months, but also the health of the baby. Therefore, the expectant mother should pay close attention to this aspect.
The fact is, in the first trimester of pregnancy, due to toxicosis, it should be fairly balanced and high-calorie. But already in the second half - it is recommended for mom to control her appetite so as not to gain excess weight. But, at the same time, nutrition should be nutritious and healthy. Therefore, making a pregnant woman’s menu is a very difficult task. Let's get started.
What is not recommended to use?
In this case, it cannot be said that this is strictly prohibited. It is necessary to make a significant amendment that there are a number of products whose use is not recommended very often.
Firstly, it is wine and coffee, because they are ways to increase blood pressure, which is extremely undesirable for a pregnant woman. In addition, alcohol will necessarily adversely affect the developing systems and organs of the baby.
Secondly, pickles and beer will surely increase the burden on the kidneys, which already work in heavy mode.
Thirdly, fatty, smoked, spicy and fried foods will overload the gall bladder and liver.
The internal organs are gradually but significantly displaced by the enlarging uterus, which is why they work even in “difficult conditions”.
Fourth, the menu for pregnant women should not include foods that cause allergies: chocolate, citrus fruits, strawberries, exotic fruits, seafood, nuts and more. But, if you really want to, then use their minimum number and very rarely.
What is recommended to use?
Firstly, fresh and cooked vegetables. It is very useful to eat them as salads, seasoned with unrefined oil and adding greens.
Secondly, the menu for pregnant women for every day should include fruit. They can be eaten whole, baked, and desserts made from fresh fruits, drizzled with low-fat yogurt or sour cream.
Thirdly, the following berries should be in the diet: chokeberry, currant, blueberry, dogrose, lingonberry and cranberry. Due to its composition, they contribute to the better functioning of the kidneys and fill the body with vitamin C. It is recommended to make fruit drinks, jelly, stewed fruit from them, and also to eat fresh.
Fifth, cereals (salted and sweet) made from buckwheat, millet, corn and oat groats should serve as breakfast. The fact is that they contain a unique complex of trace elements and fiber. You can alternate them with granola.
Sixthly, it is imperative for a pregnant woman to consume fresh and sour-milk dairy products, since they are a unique source of calcium and protein.
Seventh, it is necessary to include meat and fish. But be sure to alternate these heavy products with each other. The meat contains animal protein, B vitamins and iron. It is better for a pregnant woman to acquire chilled, since it is able to better preserve all the beneficial properties. It is recommended to eat boiled pork, low-fat ham, breast fillet and boiled beef. But it is better not to use sausages, sausages and all kinds of cuts, as they contain a lot of fat, dyes and various preservatives.
Low-fat fish is unique in its composition, which includes the necessary phosphorus and vitamin D.
Therefore, a woman, of course, can eat what is not recommended, because she "really wants to." But in this case, you need to keep in mind that from the proposed range of products it is possible to make a very appetizing and nutritious menu for pregnant women. Need to fantasize.
Eat only healthy food!