Question

what should be discuss with a healthy pregnant woman in her first trimester about nutrition? what are three top do's and 3 don'ts for nutrition during pregnancy?

Answer 1

can get your daily minimum of 400 micrograms (600 micrograms is recommended in the first trimester) from beans and legumes, citrus fruits and juices, whole grains, dark green leafy vegetables, poultry, pork, fish and shellfish, but folate from foods is not as well absorbed as folic acid,

• Eat more food during pregnancy.
• Eat more whole grains, sprouted grams and fermented foods.
• Take milk/meat/eggs in adequate amounts.
• Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits.
• Avoid superstitions and food taboos.
• Do not use alcohol and tobacco.

Do load up on the "big 5" nutrients: folate, calcium, iron, zinc, and fiber

Do eat a rainbow of foods

Do get your omega-3 fatty acids

A diet rich in omega-3s can boost your baby's neurological and brain development before birth, likely leading to better vision, memory, and language comprehension in early childhood

Don't "eat for two"

Don't overdose on refined carbs

White bread, white rice, sweets and sodas rush into your bloodstream, spiking your blood glucose levels.

Don't forget to drink at least 12 8-ounce glassed of fluid each day