Hey, guys! I’ve been seeing so many cute babies everywhere so I decided to post something baby-related. Lol.

A healthy diet is very important in pregnancy and is essential for a healthy baby. It is more important to eat only healthy foods during this period than any other time of your life.  A healthy pregnancy diet promotes your baby’s growth and development.

The food we eat on a daily basis affects how our bodies work, how we heal and grow, and how we maintain energy and strength for years to come. It also determines the basic nutritional health that our children are born with and provides a model for their eating habits during childhood and beyond. Pregnancy is the one time in your life when your eating habits directly affect another person.
Your decision to incorporate delicious vegetables, whole grains and legumes, lean protein, and otherwise food choices into your eating plan before and during pregnancy will give your baby a strong start in life.

Your body has increased nutritional needs during pregnancy.
Though the old adage of “eating for two” is not completely correct, you actually require more micronutrients and macronutrients to support you and your baby. Micronutrients are dietary components, such as vitamins and minerals, which are only required by the body in small amounts.

Macronutrients, on the other hand, are nutrients that provide calories or energy. Examples of macronutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. You need to consume more of each type of nutrient during pregnancy. Most pregnant women can meet the increased nutritional needs by choosing a diet that includes a variety of healthy foods.
A simple way to ensure you’re getting all the necessary nutrients is to eat different foods from each of the food groups every day. In fact, all meals should include at least three different food groups.

Read the full post here: https://sapidsapiens.com/2017/03/29/nutrition-in-pregnancy/