After a lot of reading, researching and talking with my doctor. I have discovered how important it is to have a healthy balanced diet during pre-pregnancy. Having a diet high in fibre, low in fat, salt and sugars is an important part of a healthy pregnancy and a healthy and more intellegent baby.
During pre-pregnancy (pre-conception) you need to cut down on foods with little or no nutritional value example: chocolate, cakes and biscuits. It is also important to decrease your intake of :
* Salt - ensure you are having less then 6 grams per day. Beware of canned food and biscuits.
* Sugars - No sugar is best however fruit is still fine as it is a natural sugar.
* Fats most importantly saturated fats. Do not eat more than 30 percent of your daily allowed calories as fat.
* Processed foods with additives
* Remove skin and fat from meat and chicken
* Eat red meat three times per week maximum - lean white meat is better!
* Avoid fried or oil based foods eg. Fries
* Avoid cakes, biscuits and chips
* Avoid Confectionary
* Avoid sugary sweet fizzy drinks
Eat pleanty of:
* Lean white meat
* Oily fish
* Wholemeal or Wholegrain breads, pasta and brown rice
* Fresh fruit and vegetables
* Nuts and seeds - eat atleast 30 grams per day when limiting red meat
* Use grilling or steaming methods to cook your food
Eating healthy during pre-pregnancy and pre-conception will ensure you have a healthy and safe pregnancy. it will also help your body during labor and making it capable of sustaining long hours in labour and the demands of having a new child.
Jen xxx
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