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Every pregnant woman needs to understand that she is NOT eating for two people. She only requires 300 more calories than her normal diet.
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Many women suffer from morning sickness in the first three months. To beat this, they can try eating dried toast or ginger juice as these help relieve nausea.
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You need to get your required number of calories from all food groups and not just fat.
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Eat lots of leafy greens. They are a good source of iron which helps our red blood cells carry oxygen better. More oxygen in the blood means better nutrition of various parts of the body leading to better health of you and your baby.
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Include dried figs in your diet to satisfy your sweet cravings and to prevent constipation. They are also a good source of calcium.
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Sprinkle sesame seeds on your salads. They are packed with folic acid which is essential in the proper DNA synthesis of the growing foetus and improves the all-round health of a pregnant mother.
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Eat good quality protein. Have eggs, meat to ensure you don\'t miss on first class protein. For vegetarians it can also be a mix with green vegetables and pulses for example, mix dal and palak to make a healthy dish.
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You don’t have to glup down too many glasses of milk. This is a misconception that many mothers have which needs to be changed.
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Not all mothers-to-be have cravings during pregnancy. Cravings normally set in when the meals aren’t balanced. Once you start eating healthy at the right time, they will decrease. An Indian thali is very well-balanced as it has different flavours like salty, sweet, spicy, pungent, etc. When all the different taste buds are satisfied, the cravings decline.
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Add a vegetable juice or soup to your diet plan. This can be had in-between meals as a small snack instead of gorging on unhealthy, readymade stuff.
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Pregnancy is the time when your plate should be full with food and that too good food. But how do you decide what you eat is good for you and the bump? We help you make the choice healthier. Renowned nutritionist, diet and obesity consultant Naini Setalvad gives out some handy dos and don’ts for mothers-to-be about eating habits.
