Okay, this is a report that I made, back when I was taking nutrition classes in my college campus, of which I am attending. It is all about eating healthy during pregnancy.

Eating Healthy During Pregnancy

There’s a journey most wives, if not all, endeavor during their years of marriage. This journey is like no other, for it encompasses a great deal of stress, confusion, anticipation, questions, and pain. However, this journey also entails wonder, joy, excitement, and new life. This journey takes only nine months to complete, but the end outcome will affect both the wife and the husband for a lifetime. The journey is known as pregnancy and should not be taken lightly. Much preparation must be included as there are a pile of questions that soon-to-be mothers must know the answers to, but never do. One of the questions are: How can I eat healthy during pregnancy?
A soon-to-be mother’s diet should mainly consist of whole grains (bread, cereals, brown rice) , whole fruits (peaches, apples, pears amongst a few others. Exclude oranges pineapples, lemons and limes because acidic foods may cause heartburn) vegetables (leafy greens, mushrooms, eggplant) lean proteins from plant and animals (beans, seeds, turkey, fish) low-fat dairy, and healthful fats (extra-virgin olive oil and avocado) Note: If one does not like avocado or olive oil, simply consume a fatty fish like salmon at least twice a week. It is very important to avoid as much as possible the following foods (unless you have one of those strange, unexpected, instantaneous cravings): extra sugary foods, soda of any kind, and fried foods like french fries. Having a well-balance nutritional filled diet is one of the key components in order for a future mother to give birth to a healthy baby.
However, the question is only half answered. There are some nutrients that a pregnant woman need to consume more of during the nine months and after. The following nutrients are: folic acid, iron and calcium (calcium is the nutrient that needs to be taken consistently even after giving birth). Folic acid reduces the risk for birth defects, especially defects that occur in the spinal cord. Soon-to-be mothers need at least 400-600 micrograms per day. Consuming 27 milligrams of iron each day can help reduce the risk for anemia. Finally, childbearing women should take 1,000 milligrams of calcium a day, as this helps the baby’s teeth, bones, and heart just to name a few. One may consider taking supplements to help ensure the intake of all these nutrients, but that sort of decision must be first consulted with the person’s physician.
Eating healthy is important in any stage of life, but may be most crucial during the nine months of pregnancy. It will be also very wise for the future mother to keep in practice these healthy eating habits, as it will help her child to eat right too. This type of journey does end right after giving birth, it expands and changes into the adventure of being a mother.