Friday, February 27, 2009

The Right Way to Design a Healthy Pregnancy Diet

By Ricardo d Argence

There are many reasons you want to control your weight when you are pregnant. You can control your weight in many ways and many foods you need to avoid so you are successful with this type of diet.

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.

Not only exercise is good for you when you are not pregnant but also when you are pregnant as well. The best exercise for a pregnancy is walking. You should walk as much as you can. This will contribute to a short labor and help prevent any additional weight gain for the course of your pregnancy.

Once you give birth you will lose the baby's weight, this may be any where from six to ten pounds in addition to the fluid's weight. Once your baby is born you will lose twenty pounds at the most. Do not forget that if you put on weight more than 50 lbs, it will take a very long time if you would try to get your weight 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. - 16083

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