im 15 and 5 months pregnant and i was wondering what i can and cant eat. My parents always tell me what to go make so i can eat, but like i dont know what i cant have. i know i cant have chocolate. but im planning on moving out with my boyfriend soon.
so can you please help?
thanks, God Bless
-paeyton
Answer
Who said you can't have chocolate? I have never heard of that! You can eat pretty much anything, just make sure to follow the food pyramid. You want to make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need. I ate a lot of fresh fruit, veggies, whole grain breads, cheese, milk, chicken, fish, and lean meat. Here is what you should be careful with:
Raw/undercooked meats and fish
Unpasteurized juices and dairy products
You aren't supposed to eat a lot of fish but its OK to have Salmon, shrimp, catfish, and a few others. Just make sure it is cooked all the way and only have one or 2 servings a week. Fish contains omega-3s, which will help with baby's brain and eye development. Also they are a less fatty way to get protein.
Aspartame ( an artificial sweetener that is found in diet foods/drinks, certain types of gum or candy, sweet and low)
Caffeine: No more than 200mg a day, which means a latte or a soda here and there is OK if you need it, but why give your baby crap like that?
Congrats on your pregnancy, hope everything goes wonderful for you!
Who said you can't have chocolate? I have never heard of that! You can eat pretty much anything, just make sure to follow the food pyramid. You want to make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need. I ate a lot of fresh fruit, veggies, whole grain breads, cheese, milk, chicken, fish, and lean meat. Here is what you should be careful with:
Raw/undercooked meats and fish
Unpasteurized juices and dairy products
You aren't supposed to eat a lot of fish but its OK to have Salmon, shrimp, catfish, and a few others. Just make sure it is cooked all the way and only have one or 2 servings a week. Fish contains omega-3s, which will help with baby's brain and eye development. Also they are a less fatty way to get protein.
Aspartame ( an artificial sweetener that is found in diet foods/drinks, certain types of gum or candy, sweet and low)
Caffeine: No more than 200mg a day, which means a latte or a soda here and there is OK if you need it, but why give your baby crap like that?
Congrats on your pregnancy, hope everything goes wonderful for you!
What are the best foods to eat during the first trimester of pregnancy to keep the baby healthy?
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Eating healthfully during pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby. After all, the food you eat is your baby's only source of nutrition. Smart choices about pregnancy nutrition can help you promote your baby's growth and development. Here's help making every bite count.
Grains
Grains provide essential carbohydrates, your body's main source of energy. Many whole-grain and enriched products also contain fiber, iron, B vitamins, various minerals and protein. Fortified cereals can help you get enough folic acid.
How much: Choose six to nine servings a day. If that sounds like a lot, don't worry. It may not be as much as you think.
One serving equals:
â 1/2 cup (about 120 grams) hot cereal or 1 cup (20 to 60 grams) cold cereal â different cereals vary in weight
â 1/2 cup (about 87 grams) cooked pasta or rice
â 1 slice whole-wheat bread
To optimize pregnancy nutrition, trade sugary cereals and white bread for whole-grain cereals, brown rice, whole-wheat pasta and whole-grain bread. Try wild rice or barley in soups, stews, casseroles and salads. Look for products that list whole grains, such as whole-wheat flour, first in the ingredients list.
Fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are critical components of pregnancy nutrition that provide various vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber to aid digestion. Vitamin C, found in many fruits and vegetables, helps you absorb iron and promotes healthy gums for both you and your baby. Dark green vegetables have vitamin A, iron and folate â other important nutrients during pregnancy.
How much: Choose five or more servings of fruit and vegetables combined every day. Top your cereal with slices of fresh fruit. Make a veggie pizza. Add extra vegetables to your casserole.
One serving equals:
â 1 medium-sized piece of fruit
â 1/2 cup (90 grams) fresh, frozen or canned fruit
â 2 cups (about 60 grams) raw, leafy vegetables
â 1/2 cup (about 60 grams) cooked or other raw vegetables
â 3/4 cup (about 186 grams)100 percent fruit juice or vegetable juice
If you're tired of apples, oranges and green beans, branch out. Try apricots, mango, pineapple, sweet potatoes, winter squash or spinach. Make trail mix with a variety of dried fruit. Fruit juice counts, too, but remember that too much juice can lead to undesired weight gain.
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs and beans
Foods in this group have plenty of protein, as well as B vitamins and iron. Protein is crucial for your baby's growth, especially during the second and third trimesters.
How much: Choose two or more servings of protein-rich foods a day. Eat whole-wheat toast with peanut butter for breakfast. Try scrambled eggs or an omelet for lunch. Serve a salmon fillet for dinner. Add chickpeas or black beans to your salad. Snack on a handful of soy nuts.
One serving equals:
â 2 to 3 ounces (55 to 85 grams) of cooked lean meat, poultry or fish (about the size of a deck of cards)
â 1/2 cup (about 100 grams) cooked dried beans
â 1 egg
â 1/2 cup (124 grams) tofu
â 1/3 cup (about 45 grams) nuts
â 2 tablespoons (32 grams) peanut butter
If your traditional sources of protein no longer appeal to you â likely during the first trimester â experiment with other options. Fish is an excellent source of protein as well as omega-3 fatty acids, which can promote your baby's brain development. Avoid fish that's potentially high in mercury, however, including swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish and shark.
Dairy products
The calcium in dairy products and calcium-fortified soy milk helps build your baby's bones and teeth. Dairy products also have vitamin A, vitamin D and protein.
How much: Choose four or more servings a day. Drink the milk in your cereal bowl. Eat yogurt for your afternoon snack. Have a glass of milk with dinner. Add cheese to a salad.
One serving equals:
â 1 cup (245 grams) skim or low-fat milk
â 1 cup (227 grams) fat-free or low-fat yogurt
â 1 1/2 ounces (43 grams) natural cheese
â 2 ounces (about 56 grams) processed cheese
If you have trouble digesting dairy products, get creative. Try calcium-fortified orange juice. Experiment with lactose-reduced or lactose-free products. Use an over-the-counter lactase enzyme product when you eat or drink dairy products.
Eating healthfully during pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby. After all, the food you eat is your baby's only source of nutrition. Smart choices about pregnancy nutrition can help you promote your baby's growth and development. Here's help making every bite count.
Grains
Grains provide essential carbohydrates, your body's main source of energy. Many whole-grain and enriched products also contain fiber, iron, B vitamins, various minerals and protein. Fortified cereals can help you get enough folic acid.
How much: Choose six to nine servings a day. If that sounds like a lot, don't worry. It may not be as much as you think.
One serving equals:
â 1/2 cup (about 120 grams) hot cereal or 1 cup (20 to 60 grams) cold cereal â different cereals vary in weight
â 1/2 cup (about 87 grams) cooked pasta or rice
â 1 slice whole-wheat bread
To optimize pregnancy nutrition, trade sugary cereals and white bread for whole-grain cereals, brown rice, whole-wheat pasta and whole-grain bread. Try wild rice or barley in soups, stews, casseroles and salads. Look for products that list whole grains, such as whole-wheat flour, first in the ingredients list.
Fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are critical components of pregnancy nutrition that provide various vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber to aid digestion. Vitamin C, found in many fruits and vegetables, helps you absorb iron and promotes healthy gums for both you and your baby. Dark green vegetables have vitamin A, iron and folate â other important nutrients during pregnancy.
How much: Choose five or more servings of fruit and vegetables combined every day. Top your cereal with slices of fresh fruit. Make a veggie pizza. Add extra vegetables to your casserole.
One serving equals:
â 1 medium-sized piece of fruit
â 1/2 cup (90 grams) fresh, frozen or canned fruit
â 2 cups (about 60 grams) raw, leafy vegetables
â 1/2 cup (about 60 grams) cooked or other raw vegetables
â 3/4 cup (about 186 grams)100 percent fruit juice or vegetable juice
If you're tired of apples, oranges and green beans, branch out. Try apricots, mango, pineapple, sweet potatoes, winter squash or spinach. Make trail mix with a variety of dried fruit. Fruit juice counts, too, but remember that too much juice can lead to undesired weight gain.
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs and beans
Foods in this group have plenty of protein, as well as B vitamins and iron. Protein is crucial for your baby's growth, especially during the second and third trimesters.
How much: Choose two or more servings of protein-rich foods a day. Eat whole-wheat toast with peanut butter for breakfast. Try scrambled eggs or an omelet for lunch. Serve a salmon fillet for dinner. Add chickpeas or black beans to your salad. Snack on a handful of soy nuts.
One serving equals:
â 2 to 3 ounces (55 to 85 grams) of cooked lean meat, poultry or fish (about the size of a deck of cards)
â 1/2 cup (about 100 grams) cooked dried beans
â 1 egg
â 1/2 cup (124 grams) tofu
â 1/3 cup (about 45 grams) nuts
â 2 tablespoons (32 grams) peanut butter
If your traditional sources of protein no longer appeal to you â likely during the first trimester â experiment with other options. Fish is an excellent source of protein as well as omega-3 fatty acids, which can promote your baby's brain development. Avoid fish that's potentially high in mercury, however, including swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish and shark.
Dairy products
The calcium in dairy products and calcium-fortified soy milk helps build your baby's bones and teeth. Dairy products also have vitamin A, vitamin D and protein.
How much: Choose four or more servings a day. Drink the milk in your cereal bowl. Eat yogurt for your afternoon snack. Have a glass of milk with dinner. Add cheese to a salad.
One serving equals:
â 1 cup (245 grams) skim or low-fat milk
â 1 cup (227 grams) fat-free or low-fat yogurt
â 1 1/2 ounces (43 grams) natural cheese
â 2 ounces (about 56 grams) processed cheese
If you have trouble digesting dairy products, get creative. Try calcium-fortified orange juice. Experiment with lactose-reduced or lactose-free products. Use an over-the-counter lactase enzyme product when you eat or drink dairy products.
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