According to experts, the pregnant woman requires between 300 and 500 kilo calories more after 20 weeks of gestation.
A balanced and nutritious diet, while it is paramount throughout the life of people, it is especially during this stage of the mother, since it has to meet the nutritional requirements of the baby.
According to experts’ recommendations, the pregnant woman requires between 300 and 500 kilo calories more after 20 weeks of gestation. (more…)
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Relieves stress
Stress can be reflected in the faces of those who have it and smile helps prevent you look tired, exhausted and overwhelmed. When you’re stressed, take time to crack a smile. You’ll feel better able to act. (more…)
Other essential nutrients during pregnancy :
Omega 3 Fatty Acids: are found in salmon, walnuts and dark leafy greens.
· Zinc-containing wheat bran, egg (yolk), liver, nuts, onion, seafood, sunflower seeds, sunflower seeds, wheat germ and whole wheat.
· Magnesium: whole grains, fish, soy, milk and meat help maintain adequate levels of magnesium in the body and, therefore, to prevent cramps.
Vitamin A: whole milk, butter, oily fish, egg yolk, liver, kidney, green vegetables and yellow or red, carrot and fish liver oils are ricosen it.
Vitamin C: Fresh fruit, vegetables, red, green and yellow, as well as citrus fruits, contain a large amount.
Vitamin D: Found in fish liver oils, egg. butter and fortified milk. (more…)
Eating for two when you are expecting a baby does not mean eating twice as much food, but select the most suitable for the mother and baby are healthy nourished with vitamins and minerals needed.
Iron, folic acid and calcium are some of the most essential nutrients, says nutritionist Edna Nava. However, it is also necessary to eat foods rich in zinc, magnesium, vitamins A, C and D and B complex
“(During pregnancy) the needs of vitamins generally are increased above the 30 per cent in the case of complex B, except the B6 (pyridoxine), which is 45 percent, and 50 percent extra folic acid (B9). (more…)
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