When a woman is pregnant, she eats for herself, but also for the baby she is carrying. In this day and age, this responsibility makes food choices even more important.
A diet lacking in essential elements can lead to abnormal development of the fetus or its brain, but it can also lead to increased risks of certain pathologies such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and others that can even be fatal.
A varied diet is obviously the main line of conduct to follow, but there is even more important, it is to feed on life-giving and healthy foods.
There are six essential nutritional elements to be provided during a pregnancy.
Vitamin D overrides any food intake. In the best case the body manufactures it when the sun is exposed. With today's lifestyles, there is a good chance that oxygenation and sun exposure are insufficient to achieve satisfactory vitamin D levels. That's why some doctors recommend oral vitamin D and K2 to maintain blood levels of 50 ng/ml. If there was only one parameter to measure during a blood test during pregnancy, it would be this one. To be sufficient, vitamin D intakes must reach 8000 units.
From a nutritional point of view, some plants are real mines of health and nutritional elements.
For example, broccoli sprouts contain twice as much vitamin C as an orange and almost as much calcium as a glass of whole milk. Since it is a green vegetable, broccoli also contains folic acid and iron. It is obvious that in order to get the most out of these elements, it is preferable to eat broccoli raw or barely cooked. Cooking at too high a temperature destroys these nutritional elements.
Seeds or fresh sprouts inevitably remain the leaders of the recommended nutritional intake during pregnancy.
Another treasure that nature offers us is the lawyer. This fruit contains nutrients that are essential for a baby's development. It contains omega-3 essential for the development of the nervous system of the brain, fiber, folic acid, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and vitamin K. During a pregnancy, the digestive and intestinal system is weakened (hemorrhoids and heartburn), that is why the fibers contained in the avocado will be useful. Vitamin K will prevent possible blood clots and facilitate the development of the baby. Vitamin B6 helps reduce nausea and vomiting that can occur in early pregnancy. Fat-soluble elements such as alpha and beta-carotene or lutein are better absorbed thanks to the fatty acids provided by this fruit.
Consider taking in omega-3 fatty acids, i.e., quality EOPA and DHA. These elements are essential for the formation of the nervous system, the brain and the visual acuity of the baby.
The berries of all colors (red, black, purple...) are all rich in antioxidants thanks to their pigment, and in potassium that helps prevent the risk of pre-eclampsia. It is also a good source of vitamin C, folic acid and fiber.
The chia seeds are not only rich in omega-3, high in fiber, but it also has phytochemicals that fulfill the role of natural anti-inflammatories.
For protein intake, it is preferable to focus on eggs and vegetable proteins rather than animal proteins which generate a lot of tissue acidity. Eggs from free-range and organic hens will provide ideal protein for cell construction. They also contain hill essential to the development of the baby's brain. Their vitamin D3 and preventive for the future health of the unborn child, particularly with regard to type 1 or 2 diabetes. A deficiency in this vitamin also increases the risk of complications during pregnancy and premature births.