Pregnancy: which diet to favor?
We won't lie to you, pregnancy isn't always easy. Hormones and all the changes happening in your body can lead to fatigue, disrupted sleep, stress, water retention, and minor skin imperfections (stretch marks, melasma, cellulite, etc.).
However, adopting new eating habits up until birth can help you overcome the discomforts often experienced by pregnant women and fully enjoy this magical time. These small changes will also be beneficial for the fetus: all the more reason to implement them!
- Pregnant, a healthy lifestyle is essential
- Food: new habits during pregnancy
- What diet should you prefer while expecting a baby?
Pregnant, a healthy lifestyle is essential
If your health permits and with the agreement of your gynecologist, practice a gentle, risk-free sport twice a week, such as walking or swimming. Regular physical activity brings many benefits: blood circulation is activated (which helps drain fat and reduce water retention), and a feeling of general well-being takes over you: you are more zen and less stressed!
Pay particular attention to what you apply to your body : moisturizing creams, hair care products, so-called “conventional” makeup can contain ingredients that are harmful to your baby's good development and to your health (endocrine disruptors such as paraben, essential oils, nano-particles, neurotoxic preservatives, etc.). By opting for products compatible with pregnancy and breastfeeding, such le Lait Fondant and L’Huile Sensorielle , you can continue to take care of yourself with complete peace of mind and safety !
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If changing your beauty routine and opting for more natural treatments in your bathroom is a very good reflex, there is another area in which we will advise you to change your habits: diet !
Food: new habits during pregnancy
What diet should you prefer while expecting a baby?
Favor fatty fish , such as sardines, mackerel, trout, salmon, rich in Omega 3. Large fish at the end of the food chain (tuna, swordfish, etc.) should be avoided due to their high mercury content.
Think about legumes , often wrongly forgotten: they contain protein, fiber, iron but also magnesium and folate, which reduce the risk of fetal malformation.
Don't forget oil (olive, rapeseed, etc.): consumed in reasonable quantities, it is a significant source of "good fats" and vitamin E.
Give pride of place to plants : the 5 fruits and vegetables are more relevant than ever! Choose them that are seasonal and organic if possible, varying the pleasures: raw vegetables as a starter, fried vegetables as a main course, fruit as a dessert...If you eat them raw and you are not immune to toxoplasmosis, think carefully about them. rinse beforehand, or even with white vinegar, and clean your refrigerator regularly to eliminate any risk of contamination.
If you want to snack between two meals, abandon sugary snacks which will give you a momentary boost but which will not fill you up in the long term. You can, for example, eat nuts , such as walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts which are full of vitamins and excellent for the skin !
Consuming the right foods will help you limit weight gain , keep fit until childbirth and contribute to the good development of the child : this is the best possible reason to eat well. Up to you !
