Posted on February 9, 2009 in Latest News
A balanced diet with varied nutrients should always be maintained but it becomes all the more important when you are trying for a baby. This article is going to guide you to a good healthy diet regime which will help in your planning.
What To Have And What Not To Have While Trying For A Baby
First let us start with things you should have:
- Plenty of vegetables and fruits is a must. Five portions of them will be perfect for you. A glass of fruit juice, preferably a citrus variety one is also a healthy inclusion as the vitamin C will help in absorbing the iron content from the food you have.
- Go for whole grain options along with potatoes, rice etc. You need to take some dairy products that will supply you with calcium.
- Take breakfast cereals, brown rice and green vegetables for natural folic acid known as folate.
- Lean meat, fish, pulses and eggs will give you the recommended amount of proteins and iron, which you would badly need during this time.
Things You Should NOT Have
- Make sure you don’t take a lot of Vitamin A. This is because you are not supposed to take it in excess during this time as it harms the unborn baby. That means you have to keep away from vitamin A supplements or fish liver oils which is rich in the vitamin.
- Even when you are trying for baby you have to stay away from fat rich foods.
- Do not have a lot of sea fish as they contain mercury which is harmful for the unborn child.
- Smoking and alcohol intake is a strict no-no.
Follow this to have the most wonderful phase of your life safer and to keep yourself healthier and happier.
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