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  #1 Abe Berg on 10 May 12

   

  
  
  While all nutrients are important for a healthy pregnancy, there are some that are of particular concern.
  
  Protein
  
  Protein has a number of functions in the body. The one that most people know about is that protein is the building material for our skin, bones, muscles and other tissues in the body. Whenever there is any damage to any of our tissues, either due to normal wear and tear, or to injury, protein is necessary to rebuild that tissue. Protein is also necessary to build brand new tissue, which makes it very important for children and pregnant women.
  
  In addition, protein is a major component of hormones, enzymes and antibodies. These are chemicals that play a major role in many processes in the body that, among other things, digest your food, fight disease and allow you to enjoy a healthy sex life.
  
  "Folic acid" generally refers to the form of this vitamin found in supplements. However, folate and folic acid are often used interchangeably.
  
  It is recommended that pregnant women get 600 micrograms of folic acid each day. Even if your prenatal vitamins supply this amount, it is a good idea to include folate rich foods in your diet to be sure you are absorbing enough folate for your baby's needs.
  
  Note that the recommendation for daily intake of folate is given in micrograms (g). A microgram is.0001 milligrams (mg), so even though it is a larger amount than recommended for non-pregnant women, it is still a very small amount.
  
  Foods that are good sources of folate are Leafy green vegetables, Liver, Fortified grain products, Legumes, Seeds, and Citrus fruits.
  
  Keep in mind that folate is destroyed by heat and oxygen, so be sure to use fresh foods promptly and lightly cook these foods to help preserve the vitamin content.
  
  Vitamin B12
  
  Due to its close connection to folate, and its role in preventing birth defects, it is recommended that pregnant women and women who are planning to get pregnant make sure they get enough Vitamin B12. However, you will still need extra iron during your pregnancy. Since most women enter pregnancy in poor iron status, it is generally recommended that they take an iron supplement, particularly during the last two trimesters.
  
  Your baby's needs come first!
  
  If you don't get enough iron while you are pregnant, your health will suffer, because your body will take the iron it needs for your baby and you will be the one with a deficiency. In order to be ready for birth and new motherhood, you need to make sure that you are as healthy as you can be and not deficient in any nutrients.
  
  Although supplements can be helpful in achieving a good iron status, it is always preferable to get your nutrients from real food, whenever possible, and iron is no exception.
  
  Red meat is the most obvious food source of iron. However, other meats, such as liver and shellfish are also significant sources, as are fish and poultry. Egg yolks are also a great source of iron.
  
  diet during pregnancy

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"><you no calories by you eating junk your baby put will do or empty food if good weight><br /><br />While all nutrients are important for a healthy pregnancy, there are some that are of particular concern.<br /><br />Protein<br /><br />Protein has a number of functions in the body. The one that most people know about is that protein is the building material for our skin, bones, muscles and other tissues in the body. Whenever there is any damage to any of our tissues, either due to normal wear and tear, or to injury, protein is necessary to rebuild that tissue. Protein is also necessary to build brand new tissue, which makes it very important for children and pregnant women.<br /><br />In addition, protein is a major component of hormones, enzymes and antibodies. These are chemicals that play a major role in many processes in the body that, among other things, digest your food, fight disease and allow you to enjoy a healthy sex life.<br /><br />"Folic acid" generally refers to the form of this vitamin found in supplements. However, folate and folic acid are often used interchangeably.<br /><br />It is recommended that pregnant women get 600 micrograms of folic acid each day. Even if your prenatal vitamins supply this amount, it is a good idea to include folate rich foods in your diet to be sure you are absorbing enough folate for your baby's needs.<br /><br />Note that the recommendation for daily intake of folate is given in micrograms (g). A microgram is.0001 milligrams (mg), so even though it is a larger amount than recommended for non-pregnant women, it is still a very small amount.<br /><br />Foods that are good sources of folate are Leafy green vegetables, Liver, Fortified grain products, Legumes, Seeds, and Citrus fruits.<br /><br />Keep in mind that folate is destroyed by heat and oxygen, so be sure to use fresh foods promptly and lightly cook these foods to help preserve the vitamin content.<br /><br />Vitamin B12<br /><br />Due to its close connection to folate, and its role in preventing birth defects, it is recommended that pregnant women and women who are planning to get pregnant make sure they get enough Vitamin B12. However, you will still need extra iron during your pregnancy. Since most women enter pregnancy in poor iron status, it is generally recommended that they take an iron supplement, particularly during the last two trimesters.<br /><br />Your baby's needs come first!<br /><br />If you don't get enough iron while you are pregnant, your health will suffer, because your body will take the iron it needs for your baby and you will be the one with a deficiency. In order to be ready for birth and new motherhood, you need to make sure that you are as healthy as you can be and not deficient in any nutrients.<br /><br />Although supplements can be helpful in achieving a good iron status, it is always preferable to get your nutrients from real food, whenever possible, and iron is no exception.<br /><br />Red meat is the most obvious food source of iron. However, other meats, such as liver and shellfish are also significant sources, as are fish and poultry. Egg yolks are also a great source of iron.<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://whattoeatwhilepregnant.co/">diet during pregnancy</a></you></div>

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