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10 diet dos and don'ts for pregnant women (Gallery)

Written by Editorial Team | Published : February 12, 2014 2:19 PM IST

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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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You need to get your required number of calories from all food groups and not just fat.

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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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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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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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Diet Dos And Don’ts During Pregnancy

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.