Eat Well For Your Baby!

A Well Balanced Pregnancy Diet Consists Of:

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Every day of the week  you and your baby should have:

  1. One quart (4 glasses) or more of milk.  Any kind will do:  whole milk, low fat, skim, buttermilk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, etc.
  2. Two eggs, (hard boiled, in french toast, or added to other foods).
  3. Two servings of fish or seafood, liver, chicken, lean beef, lamb or pork, beans or any kind of cheese.
  4. Two good servings of fresh green leafy vegetables: mustard collard, turnip greens, spinach, lettuce, or cabbage.
  5. Four or more slices of whole wheat bread, cornmeal, cornbread, or tortillas.
  6. A piece of citrus fruit or glass of juice of lemon, lime, orange, tomato, or grapefruit.
  7. Essential fats  (fish, flax, hemp, walnuts, omega-3, omega-6, fish oils)
  8. Other fruits & vegetables

Also include in your diet:

  1. A serving of whole grain cereal such as oatmeal or granola.
  2. A yellow or orange-colored fruit or vegetable five times a week.
  3. Liver once a week (or other iron source).
  4. Whole baked potato three times per week.
  5. Plenty of fluids, water, juice, etc.
  6. Salt food to taste for a safe increase in blood volume.

You may substitute proteins if you wish, being sure your proteins are complete, and that you get approximately 100 grams per day.  If you substitute, also be sure all the elements necessary for a well balanced diet are available every day.

 

 







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