Tips for a pregnant Mum

As a pregnant mum, there’s lots of advice concerning nutrition. Sometimes you wonder what to pick or leave, yet it all looks essential. With lots of information, one may wonder who is right and wrong. Always talk to your gynecologist before making any abrupt decision.

As a nutritionist I bring you a few essential tips or guidelines to help you;

Always consume fortified foods such as vegetable oil, flour, or cereals for additional vitamins and minerals. Fortified foods have labels marked with an “F”. The goal is for you and the baby to have as much abundance of nutrients so the body doesn’t go to your reserves
Always use iodized salt to prevent poor brain development, physical growth, and goiter. Iodized salt protects against unexplained abortions, miscarriages, and stillbirths too.
Drink and drink lots of fluids, especially water. An estimation of at least significant 8glasses/2.5litrtes/6 full NICE cups for a good functioning body.
Eat a variety of locally available foods. Have a blend of animal and plant sources Why?? It’s not one particular food that has all ingredients. One food may be high in one nutrient and low in another yet you can get that down in a different food.
For example, fruits have high levels of vitamin C and beef has more iron. Meaning fruits have little or no iron while beef has no vitamin C.
During pregnancy, there’s a provision for you to eat at least one extra meal in addition to the regular meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Avoid taking tea or coffee with meals especially if they contain iron. There are particular chemical compounds found in tea or coffee that interfere with iron absorption.