Monday, February 23, 2009

How to Design a Healthy Pregnancy Diet

By Ricardo d Argence

There are a number of reasons you should regulate your weight in pregnancy. This type of diet requires that you avoid certain types of foods, this is customary when you are trying to control your weight.

The most important is to know that when pregnant, babies will use their requirements from your body. If you don't eat enough nutrients you will be the one missing them. During a pregnancy because they baby is taking their calcium, that is why so many women are short on iron and have to take iron supplements andnotice their deteriorate.

Pregnancy is actually one of the best times in your life to lose weight; the baby will get its nourishment from your body. Many women do not know this but the baby needs fat. Just as with your body's iron, a baby will, in addition, deplete your fat content if you don't replenish it.

If you eat a completely fat free diet of fruits and vegetables then you will lose weight rather than gain it. The baby will take your fat and your doctor will notice your weight is dropping but your stomach is growing. This will show the doctor the baby is getting bigger and you are healthier.

You must eat healthy foods and take prenatal vitamins when you are pregnant. If the urge to eat sugary foods hits, you are better off reaching for a small glass of fruit juice. Stay away from the soda too. Despite their low calorie count, diet sodas are not healthy and often cause weight gain.

Exercise is not just good for you when you are not pregnant but when you are pregnant as well. The best exercise for a pregnancy is walking. You should walk as much as you can while you are pregnant. This will help you with a fast labor process and help you not gain any additional pounds throughout the 40 weeks of your pregnancy.

When you have the baby you are going to lose the weight of the baby which may be from 6 lbs to 10 lbs and some of the fluid weight. Tops you will lose 20 pounds when the baby is born. Keep in mind that if you gain more than 50 lbs then you will spend a very long time trying to work it off to get your body back.

A wholesome regime for a pregnant woman should be comprised of ample exercise everyday by walking, and a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and water, with a minimum amount of fat. During pregnancy eat the right food and exercise regularly to stay slim and fit. - 16650

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