What should pregnant women eat? How should eat? Knowing that the pregnant woman is subjected to the action of several hormones, which literally téléguident his desires and moods, the very functioning of metabolism.
You will feel very hungry, you can have cravings for certain foods, and lots of times, you may want to get up at night to eat. You may think that because you are pregnant, you are entitled to all the excesses, the baby well.
Here are some tips for you to eat. Eat well, that is to say remove some satisfaction from the act of eating, have a good time at the table with others, with his family. But eating well also means eating what is good for you, without priver- no draconien- regime, but without falling into the excesses either.
Eating carbohydrates:
This is the first board. Carbohydrates are classified eg slow sugar, and that’s because their glycemic power, that is to say their effect on blood sugar (glucose in the blood) is low. Otherwise, eat carbohydrates, rassasit, and for long without the sugar levels in the blood, increases significantly. Cereals and potatoes for example are rich in carbohydrates.
This classification has indeed better compared to sugars, that is to say food glycemic whose power is important, which provide energy immediately. But not for long. The carbohydrates allow them to give energy to the body, continuously for a few hours. Eating carbohydrates thus prevents you from getting hungry after an hour or two of mealtime. This saves you from having starving at 11 or 16h.
Eat fruits and vegetables:
In the hollow of u 11h 16h, and as you will not be hungry … prefer fruits and vegetables, preferably raw. especially raw vegetables are a source of fiber and fiber are very important to maintain a healthy intestinal flora, you avoid infections, and even to have a comfortable digestion. Fiber helps in effect transit, knowing that the transit problems are more common: one in two women and one in three, according to the latest studies.
Drink water:
Water is more than necessary for the proper functioning of the human metabolism. You must drink water, at least a liter and a half a day, without waiting to feel thirsty. When you’re pregnant, drink water overcomes its overflowing cravings, especially sugar. You can every day, morning, take a bottle of water, 1l half and preferably put it in your bag or on your desk at work, or in the lounge if you are at home, drinking continuously, and make sure towards the end of the day you finish this bottle. In summer, with the heat, the body becomes dehydrated more easily, and the necessary amount of water can increase significantly with the type of work you do, if you are exposed to heat or not, etc. In any case do not worry, for water, there are no indications of cons. To consume without moderation.
Calcium …
Being pregnant is a special time of your life as a woman, you’re giving life. A being built within yourselves. Calcium is essential for organic matter: bone formation, teeth and shells. Calcium also plays an important role in cell physiology.
Contrary to popular belief, these are not dairy products that represent the best source of calcium, as the proportion calcium / phosphorus is not good. Milk actually contains too much phosphorus, which can result in inadequate calcification. The body needs magnesium, silicon, vitamins A, C and D, protein and phosphorus to assimilate calcium, ie to secure.
So be sure to prefer foods high in calcium, but magnesium and vitamins A and D above all, to secure. Your baby needs it, and you too, because you have to compensate for losses incurred by your organization, and which may eventually promote diseases such as osteoporosis, if not in the short term, provide chronic fatigue states.
Examples of calcium-rich foods: dairy products (with low concentration of phosphorus), almonds, pistachios, dates, parsley, figs, watercress, cocoa, dandelion, oranges, beans, egg yolk, sesame seeds, broccoli, cabbage, spinach (green leafy vegetables in general).
Chocolate ?
The chocolate sacrosanct holy food, object of all desires, especially when you’re pregnant: Should suppress his desire to eat? … D’abuse?
From a nutritional standpoint, it’s a good source of calcium and vitamin B2.
It also contains caffeine in small quantities. Dark chocolate is rich in iron and magnesium.
But beware, despite all the benefits it offers, chocolate is also an important source of fat, especially saturated, and sugars, making it a high calorie food.
In addition, depending on the ingredients added thereto, the caloric content can increase even more. It must be very attentive to the labels: a “real chocolate” must contain at least 35% cocoa solids, the latter to be the main ingredient.