HEALTHY EATING IN PREGNANCY

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The importance of healthy eating in pregnancy can never be understated. Carbohydrates (mostly brown, less white), Proteins (Fish, low fat Dairy, poultry, vegetables, soy), Unsaturated Fat (Nuts, Fish Fat, spinach, Brussels sprouts, vegetable oils) should be consumed. It is also important to consume at least 30g of Fibre per day. Fibre containing foods include Fruits, Vegetables, Whole grain, Legumes, nuts and seeds. Dietary information on food products should be constantly checked before consumption. Avoid red meat, Saturated fats, trans fats, white carbs, and processed sugars. Sodium consumption should also be reduced to at most 2400mg (1 teaspoonful) per day. Pregnant mothers should consume a minimum of 175g/day of carbohydrates and these carbohydrates should constitute 45-65% of total daily calories. Consumed proteins should be at least 1.1g/kg/day.