Food for Different Stages of Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Food

Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful phase in an women's life. You should know what is the best food for you now and what to avoid during this phase. Following details will help you know what food to have in different stages of your pregnancy.

What you should eat during first trimester?

·         Vegetables: 3-5 servings a day.

·         Protein: 2-3 servings a day.

·         Dairy foods: 3 servings a day.

·         Whole grains: 3 servings a day.

·         Fruits: 3-4 servings a day. Choose fresh, frozen, canned (in natural juice, not heavy syrup), and dried fruit or 100-percent fruit juice.

 

What you should eat during the second trimester?

·         Whole grains, including bread and oatmeal.

·         Beans and lentils.

·         Lean meat.

·         Cooked seafood.

·         Leafy green vegetables.

·         Nuts.

·         Fortified breakfast cereals.

 

What you should eat during the Third trimester?

·         Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, low-fat forms of protein, and fiber.

·         Eat enough calories (about 300 more calories than normal per day).

·         Drink lots of water.

 

Foods and Beverages to Avoid During Pregnancy

·         High-Mercury Fish. Mercury is a highly toxic element.

·         Under-cooked or Raw Fish. Raw fish, especially shellfish, can cause several infections.

·         Under-cooked, Raw and Processed Meat.

·         Caffeine.

·         Raw Sprouts.

·         Unwashed Produce.

·         Alcohol

·         Raw Eggs.

·         Raw Sprouts

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