Codes of proper nutrition during pregnancy

who stated that a healthy and balanced diet should be fed to strengthen immunity by meeting the needs of both the pregnant woman and her baby with the changes occurring during pregnancy, said, "If the pregnant woman does not have an allergy, she should definitely consume the egg, which is the highest quality protein after breast milk, on a daily basis."




Dietitian Betül Yurdakul gave information about nutrition during pregnancy.

Eggs, which are the highest quality protein after breast milk, should be consumed daily. Since the protein requirement increases during pregnancy, meat, fish and legumes should definitely be included in your diet.

SWORD AND TUNA CAN MAKE A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON BABY

By avoiding bottom fish such as swordfish, shark, tuna and mussels due to their methyl-mercury content while consuming fish; You can prefer surface water and small fish. Especially fish living at the bottom and shellfish such as mussels have a high risk of heavy metals and mercury. In case of consumption, it may pass through the placenta and adversely affect the neural development of your baby.

MILK CONSUMPTION SHOULD NOT BE IGNORED

Milk and dairy products should be added to your diet as 2-3 servings of milk, yoghurt / kefir, 1-2 slices of cheese during the day. Raw meat, eggs, unpasteurized raw milk and products such as cheese and yogurt made from this milk should definitely not be consumed. The risk of infection in raw foods is a threat to the health of both the pregnant woman and her baby.

SHOULD BE AWAY FROM FRYING

Colorful vegetables and fruits should be added to your plates by maintaining hygiene. You should avoid frying, roasting, offal and processed meat by choosing vegetable oils in your meals and salads.

DAILY AVERAGE 2-2.5 LITER WATER CONSUMPTION

Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in pregnant women; can reduce the risk of contracting infectious diseases. Adequate intake of whole grains should be provided for your daily vitamin, mineral and fiber intake. Simple sugars should not be the basis of your diet. Unnecessary simple carbohydrates, packaged foods, and foods such as processed sugar negatively affect immunity. You should adequately meet your daily water consumption (average 2-2.5 L) and take care to do light exercises under the control of your doctor.

THESE NUTRIENTS IMPROVE IMMUNITY

Among the indispensable nutrients of the pregnancy process to keep immunity strong, we can count the following: Eggs, avocados, dark green leafy vegetables (such as arugula), sulphurous vegetables (broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, cress, cauliflower), raw nuts (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts) , purple-red-orange fruits should be consumed. Root vegetables (beets, radishes, sweet potatoes, carrots) should also be among the foods recommended to be consumed.

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