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If you are worried about what to eat during pregnancy and want to create your own pregnancy diet chart, read ahead.
You must include four essential food groups in your pregnancy diet chart. Each contains the Indian food that will meet your nutritional needs as well as your baby.
See our infographic below to learn what will be included in the diet plan pregnancy or read ahead.
Foods such as lentils, beans, cheese, milk, fish, eggs, meat, tofu, and nuts are a rich source of protein , This food is very important for your baby's growth and development during pregnancy.
Turning to chapatti multigrain, whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, whole wheat bread and brown rice. At least half of your carbohydrates in a day should come from these grains.
Milk should be an important component of your pregnancy diet plan. Food like curd / yoghurt (forehead), milk and cottage cheese (paneer) provides much needed calcium, protein and vitamin D for your baby's bones.
Make it a point to eat vegetables with little or no oil in order to avoid excessive weight gain. Fruits and vegetables of different colors are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals and low in calories.
The main foods to avoid during pregnancy include processed foods such as ready to eat meals or packaged food items; undercooked meat and produce washed. Binging on foods with a high fat content can also cause weight gain unnecessary and difficult.
When possible, substitute fruit and vegetables free of pesticides and harmful chemicals.
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You only need an extra 300 extra calories and 15-20 grams of protein per day in the second and third trimester of pregnancy. The recommended servings vary according to the individual needs and medical conditions.
Your plate should consist of 50% of fruit and vegetables (little or no oil), 25% of the grain, and 25% protein. Limit your intake to 4 teaspoons of oil per day. Make sure you consume milk products in each of the 3 main meals and choose healthy snacks in between.
It is very important to stay hydrated. You should drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day.
You should eat small balanced meals every 3-4 hours, with snacks in-between. Remember not to skip meals or early during pregnancy.
In case you're still not sure what to eat during pregnancy, choose from our recommended combinations of foods and add them to your own pregnancy diet plan.
Start your day with a healthy diet that includes paneer stuffed chapatti which provide protein, vitamins A and D, calcium and carbohydrates.
If you feel like snacking after breakfast and before lunch, chew gur and channa, not on biscuits and namkeens. This healthy combination offers the goodness of natural sugar and the benefits of protein and iron.
As part of the lunch, eat some yoghurt / curd with vegetables. It is not only lightweight but also contains protein, calcium, vitamin B and iron, which is good for you and your baby during pregnancy.
Salad consisting of sprouts with fruit and a few almonds make a great evening snack and also provide protein, folate, vitamins, minerals and saturated fats.
Another satisfying mid-meal snack unsweetened lassi (yogurt-based drink) with fruit. The combination is a good source of calcium, protein, vitamins and minerals you need during pregnancy.
An omelet stuffed with vegetables makes for an ideal breakfast items, and give you protein, vitamins A, B, C and iron.
You can also refer to a different pregnancy diet chart below to get a better idea of your recommended dietary intake according to weight and height.
Megha Kumar, marketing professionals with leading hotel chains came to us when she was expecting her first child. All 5'2 and weighing only 42 kg, he underwent a pregnancy diet that will give him a minimum of 2500 calories (including ext whichra 500 calories) in her second and trimester.
If you like Megha, you are underweight, you can refer to our pregnancy diet chart designed for it.
intake of calories needed will vary according to your BMI right. This chart does not cover with twin pregnancy and gestational diabetes.
Dimple Verma who ran his own fitness and lifestyle consultations weighed 50kg and 5ft tall. Running my own company means being on the road most of the time. And when he does, he goes about his son who was 5 years old. Keen to keep up with it all, he worked on building his stamina to follow a healthy diet with regular exercise. Since pre-pregnancy weight is just, nutritionists recommend 2,000 calories (including an extra 300 calories) in the second and trimester.
Dimple follow pregnancy diet chart below to meet the caloric needs.
As you progress to the capital, focus on improving the quality of each calorie you consume not only increases the number of calories.
We hope you find this article helpful. If you still have questions about your pregnancy diet and would like to schedule an appointment with the Women's Health Educators, please contact us on 011 4211 1111.
This blog was written with input from the editorial, our Women's Health Educator and nutritionists , The entire team of gynecological we believe that a healthy diet and nutrition plays a vital role in having a normal delivery
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