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Maintaining A Healthy Pregnancy DietA healthy pregnancy diet consists of the proper balance of proteins, fruits and vegetables, calcium, and carbohydrates. Be sure also, that you keep yourself properly hydrated during your pregnancy, drinking lots of water and 100% juices. While maintaining a healthy balance in your diet is very important, it is also important to remember that there are a number of foods that you should avoid during your pregnancy as well. Foods To Avoid While there are foods that you should simply try to avoid while you are pregnant, there are a few foods that should be eliminated completely from your pregnancy diet. Any unpasteurized juices or milk products, like ciders and soft cheeses, need to be eliminated completely from your pregnancy diet. These foods can contain a dangerous and difficult to detect disease called listeriosis. While eating fish is an extremely healthy part of any diet, you need to avoid certain fish such as shellfish and some freshwater fish caught non-commercially, which can contain very dangerous bacterium. You should also avoid fish like shark, mackerel, and swordfish, due to the fact that they contain higher levels of mercury which has been shown to cause harm to the fetus. You should also exclude most tropical fish from your pregnancy diet. And sushi is strictly forbidden. Healthy Foods To Include In Your Pregnancy Diet A healthy balance is easy to maintain in your pregnancy diet. A typical diet should include at least seven servings of fruits and vegetables each day; two to three servings of lean proteins; two or three servings of whole grains (I found whole grain bread to be quite delicious for those who may balk at this suggestion); three or four servings of calcium, such as cheese, low fat milk, or yogurt; and plenty of water. While many choose to adopt a vegan, or vegetarian, pregnancy diet, it is important to remember to take additional supplements to ensure that you are getting the proper nutrients that your unborn child will need. Use common sense, and avoid things like junk food and soda, and you will find that it is extremely easy to maintain a healthy pregnancy diet. |
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