How shall a pregnant, soon to be, mother eat healthy for herself and the baby? What should she avoid and what should she eat more than before?
Lean cuts of meat, fruits ,veggies and lots of water. Of course you need to avoid alcohol, cigarettes, drugs (duh) but you need to watch your fish intake because of mercury. Now is not the time to experiment with new supplements or try some exotic raw meats ,just stick with the stuff you know and you'll be fine. Oh yea your doctor probably already prescribed this for you( I mean the pregnant woman) but a prenatal vitamin will help more than you know. Another good idea ,go organic. There's not much more that you need, if she decides to exercise ( helps make the birth easier) I would consult your doctor. Good luck and congrats.
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Here is a great webpage that has many informative links for eating healthy during pregnancy. I hope it helps.
Diet for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers
Cod Liver Oil to supply 20,000 IU vitamin A and 2000 IU vitamin D per day
1 quart (or 32 ounces) whole milk daily, preferably raw and from pasture-fed cows (learn more about raw milk on our website, A Campaign for Real Milk, www.realmilk.com)
4 tablespoons butter daily, preferably from pasture-fed cows
2 or more eggs daily, preferably from pastured chickens
Additional egg yolks daily, added to smoothies, salad dressings, scrambled eggs, etc.
3-4 ounces fresh liver, once or twice per week (If you have been told to avoid liver for fear of getting "too much Vitamin A," be sure to read Vitamin A Saga)
Fresh seafood, 2-4 times per week, particularly wild salmon, shellfish and fish eggs
Fresh beef or lamb daily, always consumed with the fat
Oily fish or lard daily, for vitamin D
2 tablespoons coconut oil daily, used in cooking or smoothies, etc.
Lacto-fermented condiments and beverages
Bone broths used in soups, stews and sauces
Soaked whole grains
Fresh vegetables and fruits
AVOID: Trans fatty acids (e.g., hydrogenated oils)Junk foodsCommercial fried foodsSugarWhite flourSoft drinksCaffeineAlcoholCigarettesDrugs (even prescription drugs)
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