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Know what pregnant women should eat during winter

Dr Bandita Sinha, Gynaecologist, Hiranandani Hospital and Niyati Likhite, Dietician, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, brief you about what you should incorporate in your daily diet.

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Written By: Editorial Team | Updated : November 21, 2018 12:53 PM IST

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Good nutrition is necessary during pregnancy to keep you and your developing baby healthy. The need for certain nutrients such as energy, Protein, Iron, Iodine, Calcium and Folate increases during this period. It is recommended to have a balanced diet, including five basic food groups such as cereals, pulses, fruits, vegetables, milk and its products and fats that provide the body with essential vitamins and minerals. Babies born with a healthy weight have a lower risk of health problems at birth and later in life. During winters, you should take special care as winters are associated with flu-like infections, common colds, chills, etc. Pregnancy care during winter should ideally comprise measures to elevate immunity levels by consuming the right kind of food in the right quantity. Dr Bandita Sinha, Gynaecologist, Hiranandani Hospital and Niyati Likhite, Dietician, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, tell what pregnant women should eat.

Foods to eat during winter:

  • Eat a variety of foods from each of the food groups. The quantity of calories you need for your body depends on your daily physical activity, weight before pregnancy and current weight. Pregnancy into 3 periods of time is known as trimesters, in the first trimester, you usually do not need extra calories. In the second and third trimesters, most women should eat at least about 300 extra calories daily.
  • Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, as they are rich in antioxidants which helps in boosting immunity.It is recommended to have Vitamin-C rich fruits like Orange, sweet lime, melons, amla and banana, which ensures better iron absorption. eat more dark green, red, and orange vegetables. dark green vegetables include broccoli, spinach, shepu, lettuce, and cauliflower greens. orange and red vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, winter squash and red peppers.
  • Iodine is an important mineral needed for the production of thyroid hormone, which is vital for growth and development. Inadequate Iodine intake during pregnancy increases the risk of mental impairment and cretinism (severely stunted physical and mental growth) in the new-born baby. Good sources of Iodine includes seafood, eggs and iodized salt.
  • Drink plenty of liquids to keep yourself hydrated. Have liquids in form of fresh juices, lime water, buttermilk, milkshakes, soups, dal water.
  • Eat a good amount of foods that are rich in iron such as lean meat, beans, green leafy vegetables and fortified cereals.
  • Constipation is commonly observed during pregnancy. Eat foods high in fibres like fruits, vegetables, salads, beans, grains and oilseeds (flax seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, sabja, and pumpkin seeds).
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