The diet of a pregnant woman directly affects the health of the baby and its development. The mother’s body acts as the source of all the necessary components for the growth of the child, it is not surprising that during this period his needs for fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, macro- and microelements, and especially for proteins, increase greatly.
When drawing up an individual diet, everything is taken into account: the constitution, the period of pregnancy, the amount of energy consumption, the time of year, concomitant diseases, racial characteristics, and also weight gain per week.
As a rule, a woman can independently choose the products she needs. Responsible for choosing an innate sense of intuition, it helps determine the deficiency of a particular nutrient. Very often, a woman clearly understands what specific product she lacks in the menu right now. However, full freedom of choice should be limited, because irrational needs are possible.
What should include a daily diet?
In the diet of a pregnant woman should be at least 60% of proteins of animal origin, of which up to 25% - proteins of milk and its products.
2300–2800 kcal is the average range of the total energy value of the daily diet. The correct balance of proteins, fats and carbohydrates is always individual and depends on the woman's height and body weight, her nutritional status and physical activity.
The average menu should contain:
- 90–100 grams per bitches protein per bitches,
- 60–65 grams of fat per day,
- 330-440 grams of carbohydrates per day.
Why are dairy products the basis of a pregnant woman’s diet?
- Firstly, milk is a very balanced product that contains a maximum of vitamins and minerals. This makes it indispensable in the diet of any person.
- As for the baby, the protein contained in the milk forms its muscle tissue, iron and calcium form the skeleton (it is no secret that in case of a lack of the same calcium, the baby makes up for it from my mother’s resources, for example, destroying teeth), the nervous system is directly affected fatty acids, and metabolism depends on magnesium, sodium and potassium.
- If we talk about specific products, then kefir and fermented baked milk not only satisfy hunger and thirst, but also remove toxins. Cottage cheese due to its high calcium content strengthens hair, teeth and bones. Low-fat cheese is a reliable source of protein for pregnant women. Sour cream improves bowel function due to its high content of vitamins, fats and lecithin. And even a piece of butter will not be superfluous in the finished dish; 76 types of fatty acids in its composition adjust the digestive system.
- In the case of intolerance to dairy products, refuse A1 category milk in favor of A2 (one of the first producers in Russia is A2 Milk). These products, which naturally do not contain A1 protein, are better absorbed by the body and do not cause discomfort.
What else to include in the diet of a pregnant woman?
- Fish and meat, and boiled.However, broths and gravy should be discarded, as they contain very active organic substances.
- Light soups: mainly vegetable, dairy and even fruit.
- A little butter and vegetable oils, while abandoning margarine, as well as beef and mutton fat.
- Different foods that contain dietary fiber. Among them are cereals, and bread from wholemeal flour, and fruits with berries, and vegetables. A key function is to improve bowel function.
The material was prepared with the support of a gastroenterologist,
Advisor for A2 Milk Svetlana Isakova.
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I believe that it is absolutely necessary to exclude meat, dairy and sour-milk products, salt, sugar from the diet of a pregnant woman. Eat strictly natural food and the child is more likely to be born healthy and full.
I read the article as a dietitian as part of a social campaign. I want to say right away, if you are really Molada mom, then you can without hesitation listen to this article. I want to note that the data was taken from the scientific research in London, which took place 2 weeks ago.
Studying medical magazines, books and manuals for pregnant women, I realized that I can eat as fully and varied as ever. I remembered that it is necessary to especially carefully balance the pair of protein-calcium substances. If protein enters a lot in food, then calcium should be a lot. Otherwise, the body will “take” the last of the bones and teeth.
It is difficult, of course, to use foods with enough vitamins during pregnancy, so there is no way to do without vitamins. This is the second time I’ve been in a position and during this pregnancy I was prescribed Folionorm - this is a complex of necessary vitamins for pregnant women, I have been drinking it as a second week, I feel great.