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The quality of maternal nutrition greatly influences the healthy development of a baby. Everything the mother ingests is used, in some way, as a source of nutrition for the child's body. Pregnant women's diet, contrary to what many people think, doesn't change that much. It must be based on a natural, complete eating routine rich in all types of nutrients available in our foods, including carbohydrates and fats.
What changes in a pregnant woman's diet is that she will notice a natural increase in the volume of her intake, as she has a much higher caloric and micronutrient demand than normal to allow the baby to develop correctly. This increase in intake, however, should value healthy, quality foods, avoiding the consumption of processed foods rich in empty calories. Pregnant women should eat foods from a natural source and rich in nutrients to maintain their health and the health of their baby throughout the nine months of pregnancy.
Therefore, the best foods to include in a pregnant woman's diet are whole carbohydrates (rich in energy, fiber and minerals), proteins of animal origin (which are rich in iron, calcium and vitamin B12) and sanitized fruits and vegetables. correctly (so that the risks of foodborne infections are reduced). Mothers who are unable to ingest satisfactory amounts of some nutrients such as iron, vitamin B12, folic acid and calcium can choose to take dietary supplements, as long as they are prescribed by their obstetrician.
(Image 1.1)- Feijoada. Cabbage and beans, for example,
contains a good quality of iron.
Image owned by Lifestyle Unstoppable.
There is also a recent consensus regarding recommendations for DHA consumption and supplementation during pregnancy, lactation and childhood. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is the main type of omega-3 and brings health benefits throughout life, ranging from the development of brain and retinal structures, from pregnancy onwards, to the prevention of decline cognitive in adulthood. This nutrient can be obtained through eating deep-sea fish or even through supplements. It is another important subject to discuss with your doctor.
The intake of other supplements, such as dietary fiber, carbohydrates, proteins and fatty acids, should only be carried out when there is a deficiency in the quality of the pregnant woman's diet. This recommendation should be made by a nutritionist or an obstetrician, when they deem it necessary. Never supplement any nutrient on your own, as excess of a food compound can also be harmful to the baby's health.
Always remembering the importance of folic acid in women who want to get pregnant. Folic acid during pregnancy serves to reduce the risk of damage to the baby's neural tube, preventing diseases such as:
- Spina bifida;
- Anencephaly;
- Cleft lip;
- Heart diseases;
- Anemia in the mother.
Furthermore, folic acid is also responsible for helping with the formation of the placenta and the development of DNA, as well as reducing the risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.
Some foods rich in folic acid that should be consumed regularly include:
- Boiled chicken, turkey or beef liver;
- Brewer's yeast;
- Cooked black beans;
- cooked spinach;
- Cooked pasta;
- Peas or lentils.
(Image 1.2) - Fettuccine with red sauce
with zucchini and grated cheese.
Image owned by Lifestyle Unstoppable.
Written by Dr. José Roberto Lutti Filho.
Specialist in Pediatrics and Neonatology.
(CRM: 108147- SP)
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The quality of maternal nutrition greatly influences the healthy development of a baby. Everything that the mother ingests is used, in some way, as a source of nutrition for the child's organism. The diet for pregnant women, contrary to what many people think, does not change that much. It should be based on a natural food routine, complete and rich in all types of nutrients available in our food, including carbohydrates and fats.
What changes in the pregnant woman's diet is that she will notice a natural increase in the volume of her intake, since she has a much higher caloric and micronutrient demand than normal to allow the correct development of the baby. This increase in intake, however, should value healthy and quality foods, avoiding the consumption of processed foods rich in empty calories. Pregnant women should eat foods from a natural source and rich in nutrients to be able to maintain their health and the health of their baby throughout the nine months of pregnancy.
Therefore, the best foods to compose a pregnant woman's diet are whole carbohydrates (rich in energy, fiber and minerals), animal proteins (which are rich in iron, calcium and vitamin B12) and correctly sanitized fruits and vegetables (so that the risks of foodborne infections are reduced). Mothers who cannot ingest satisfactory amounts of some nutrients such as iron, vitamin B12, folic acid and calcium, can choose to ingest food supplements, as long as they are prescribed by their obstetrician.
(Image 1.1)- Feijoada (typical Brazilian meal.)
The green cabbage and beans contain a
good amount of iron, for example.
Image owned by Lifestyle Unstoppable.
There is also recent consensus regarding recommendations for consumption and supplementation of DHA during pregnancy, lactation and childhood. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is the main type of omega-3 and has lifelong health benefits, ranging from the development of brain and retinal structures, beginning it in pregnancy, until the prevention of cognitive decline in adulthood. This nutrient can be obtained through the ingestion of deep water fish or even through supplements. It's another important topic to discuss with your doctor.
The intake of other supplements, such as dietary fibers, carbohydrates, proteins and fatty acids, should only be performed when there is a deficiency in the quality of the pregnant woman's diet. This recommendation should be made by a nutritionist or an obstetrician, when they deem it necessary. Never supplement any nutrient on your own, as too much food compound can also be harmful to your baby's health.
Always remembering the importance of folic acid in those women who want to get pregnant. Folic acid in pregnancy serves to reduce the risk of injury to the baby's neural tube, preventing diseases such as:
- Spina bifida;
- Anencephaly;
- Cleft lip;
- Heart diseases;
- Anemia in the mother.
In addition, folic acid is also responsible for helping with placenta formation and DNA development, as well as decreasing the risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.
Some foods rich in folic acid that should be consumed regularly include:
- Boiled chicken, turkey or beef liver;
- Brewer's yeast;
- Cooked black beans;
- Boiled spinach;
- Boiled noodles;
- Peas or lentils.
(Image 1.2)- Fettuccine with tomato sauce,
zucchini, with grated cheese.
Image owned by Lifestyle Unstoppable.
Written by Dr. José Roberto Lutti Filho
Specialist in Pediatrics and Neonatology
(CRM: 108147- SP)
Translated by Unstoppable Team.
(For questions or suggestions contact by email
lifestyleunstoppable@gmail.com )
Check it out our “Catalog,” to buy your vitamins, and follow us on Instagram @lifestyle_unstoppable for more healthy daily tips.
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The quality of maternal nutrition greatly influences the healthy development of a baby. Everything that the mother ingests is used, in some way, as a source of nutrition for the child's organism. The diet of embarrassed women, contrary to what many people think, doesn't change that much. It must be based on a natural diet routine, complete and rich in all types of nutrients available in our diet, including carbohydrates and fat.
What changes in the diet of an embarassed woman is that a natural increase will be noticed in the volume of her intake, as this has a caloric and micronutrient demand much higher than normal to allow the baby to develop correctly. This increase in intake, however, must value healthy and high-quality foods, avoiding the consumption of processed foods rich in empty calories. Embarrassed women must eat foods of natural origin and rich in nutrients to be able to maintain their health and their baby's health during the new months of embarassment.
Therefore, the best foods to make up an embarassed woman's diet are whole-grain carbohydrates (rich in energy, fiber and minerals), animal proteins (rich in iron, calcium and vitamin B12) and fruits and vegetables cleaned correctly (so that the risks of foodborne infections are reduced). For mothers who cannot ingest satisfactory amounts of some nutrients such as iron, vitamin B12, folic acid and calcium, they can choose to ingest food supplements, whenever they are prescribed by their obstetrician.
(Image 1.1)- Feijoada. Typical dish from Brazil.
The green col and frijoles contain
a great deal of power,
for example.
Image owned by Lifestyle Unstoppable.
There is also a recent consensus on recommendations for consumption and supplementation of DHA during pregnancy, lactation and childhood. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is the main type of omega-3 and has benefits for the health of life, which helps from the development of the brain and retina structures, from the embarrassment, to the prevention of cognitive deterioration in it adult age. This nutrient can be obtained through the ingestion of deep-water fish or even through supplements. This is another important topic to discuss with your doctor.
The intake of other supplements, such as dietary fiber, carbohydrates, proteins and fatty acids, should only be carried out when there is a deficiency in the quality of the pregnant woman's diet. This recommendation should be made by a nutritionist or obstetrician, when considered necessary. Never supplement any nutrient on your own, as too many food compounds can also be harmful to your baby's health.
Always remember the importance of folic acid for those women who feel embarrassed. Folic acid at this time serves to reduce the risk of injury to the baby's neural tube, preventing illnesses such as:
- Spina bifida;
- Anencephaly;
- Cleft lip;
- Heart diseases;
- Anemia in the mother.
Furthermore, folic acid is also responsible for helping with the formation of the placenta and the development of DNA, as well as reducing the risk of preeclampsia during the emergency.
Some foods rich in folic acid that you should consume regularly include:
- Hígado hervido de pollo, pavo or res;
- Brewer's yeast;
- Cooked black frijoles;
- Herbal spinach;
- Herbal fides;
- Guisantes or Lenjas.
Written by Dr. José Roberto Lutti Filho
Specialist in Pediatrics and Neonatology
(CRM: 108147- SP)
Translated by Unstoppable Team.
(For questions or suggestions, contact by email: lifestyleunstoppable@gmail.com )
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