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Was wondering if everybody is carefull whilst eating when pregnant i try to eat healthy and get some fruit and veg in a day and try and eat so the baby is getting all different nutrients but i always feel bad when i have a choclate or crisps lol xxx
 
im trying to eat lots more fruit and veg to but im also allowing myself treats like chocolate and crisps espically crisps as im craving savory foods at the moment xx
 
I admit to cheating,too. Those rice dream chocolate bars are delicious,and I want to try a mousse. Hey, I've never had mousse before! lol And omg maple butter is the devil, I love the stuff!

Most of the time I eat well. I eat salads, fruits, and veggies. Last night I had bean burritos. Delicious! I can't wait til my organic tortillas come in the mail. I do try to eat more organic stuff, now I have an excuse!
 
:blush:I have to have my chocolate on a daily basis!:blush:


I am not very good at eating many veggies lately... I just don't have any desire to eat them. I went through a stage where all I wanted was lettuce with vinegar and salt. I need to go shopping and force myself to eat more veggies. What kind of vegetarian am I??? Jeez.
 
I pretty much eat whatever I feel like eating. The only change I've made is staying away from fast food and soda.
 
maybe im just a total pig with food in this pregnancy but i eat anything i like be it chocolate , crisps, fried food and my all time favorite fresh shellfish, i just send OH out to get me some snickers icecreams i love them, i also eat my fruit and veg coz i love them and i have healthy dinners but during the day i crave so much crap, the only things i will stay clear of are the dangerous things like raw fish, raw eggs, liver (which i hate anyway) and rare meat as they do pose a real thret to a pregnant woman. i say eat what u like as long as u eat healthy too...lol im terrible...:rofl:
 
we eat really healthy in our house but thats because my husband is allergic to a lot of food so i have to make everything from scratch, we eat no frozen food like pizza, processed chicken (or processed anything actually!) i buy everything fresh (meat, fruit and veg) i make our granery bread and all our snacky foods are healthy (rice cakes etc)

we dont do this because we are 'health freaks' and we're definetly not obsessed with eating healthy, we just have to be really careful with what my husband eats. we cant have takeouts or go out for meals incase he eats something hes allergic too. believe me, sometimes its hard work and all i want is a pizza but then that would be nasty eating it in front of my husband!

also when im pregnant i tend not to drink tea or fizzy drinks ( we never have fizzy drinks in the cupboard anyway!) and i try and stay healthy by swimming etc.

its hard sometimes having to make everything from scratch, we cant even have sauces out of jars because of Colins allergys.

if anybody has any questions about healthy versions of food or would like any alternate recipes im always around to give advice and offer suggestions!
 
I try to eat healthy, I crave healthy foods a lot. Junk foods don't really appeal to me a lot. At first they did, but recently not really. Oh wait, I have been craving fries lately!
 
yh maybe i shoudlnt feel too bad il only have like a little choccy bar a day and a pack of crisps other than that i eat alot of good food prob not enough fruit and veg tho, ive been trying to cut down on fizzy drinks tho cos i allways used to drink em and wont eat or drink all the things were not suppose too xxxxx
 
Don't feel bad, I used to eat whatever I wanted (didn't help that I had cravings for McDonalds, peanuts and budweiser) - I had all of them, but only in small amounts. ;) As long as you're careful and stay away from the high risk foods and take care of yourself in general, im sure you'll be fine to have some sneaky crisps and/or chocolate!
 
I'm totally cheating. I lost 25lbs so far and Doc yelled at me, so if I want something (within reason) I eat it. I mostly crave fruits and veggies though. I have had some chips and dip the past few days and some chocolate covered cherries, but that's the worst of it.
 
I do my best. But I will hang my head in shame over my lunch of popcorn, potato wedges and chocolate chip cookies today at the movies. :blush:
 
Hi,

I'm feeling v. guilty as haven't eaten alot of fruit this week - I craved satsumas the other week - my little boy was 3 this week and we've been eating a lot of buffet nibbles - going to be good this week though - she says.

I've cut out brie - really missed it this crimbo though and peanuts although my midwife said I could eat other nuts - is this correct?

Chelle x

p.s in a choc mood today - had little choc trifle, profiteroles and mingles after tea - I'm gonna be huge!! aaargh
 
I miss feta cheese. I mean, really miss it. Sigh.

when i was prengnant with my son i avoided every food that i should have avoided, i really missed Brie :( but this time im a little more relaxed, i had a bit of Brie over christmas and ive also eaten prawns, eggs with runny yolks and rare steak (only once or twice)

when i had my son my friend came to see me in hospital and she brought me some brie, crackers, paper plate and a plastic knife so i could have some :) now thats a good friend :)
 
I eat a mixture which does include veg and chocolate
 
I pretty much eat the same things that I did before I was pregnant. As long as you have a balanced diet you'll be ok. You should have sufficient servings from each section...but here: see if this helps :)


Some of the essential nutrients

Folic acid: Folic acid is the most vital nutrient pregnant women need. This is needed for the development of baby's nervous system, especially in the first few weeks. Folic acid is a B vitamin that helps prevent neural tube defects (defects of the spine, brain, or their coverings) and other birth defects like cleft lip and congenital heart disease. By consuming at least 4 milligrams (mg) of folic acid every day before getting pregnant and during the first three months of pregnancy, you can help reduce the risk of these defects. Folic acid is found in dark-green leafy vegetables (like spinach or kale), liver, yeast, beans and citrus fruits, and in fortified cereals and bread. Folic acid is easily lost while cooking, so steam green vegetables or eat them raw.

Iron: Iron is needed to fuel hemoglobin production for you and your baby. Iron also helps build bones and teeth. A shortage of iron can cause a condition called anemia. If you have anemia, your doctor will give you iron supplements to take once or twice a day. You can help prevent anemia by eating more iron-rich foods like potatoes, raisins, dates, broccoli, leafy green vegetables, whole-grain breads and iron-fortified cereals.

Calcium : This is vital for the healthy development of your baby's bones and teeth, which start to form at about week eight. You will need about double the quantity of calcium than is normal. At least three servings of milk, yogurt, or cheese is essential to meet expectant mother's calcium needs. Apart from diary products, good sources include leafy, green vegetables. Diary products are also high in fat, so if possible choose low fat varieties such as skim milk. The recommended daily amount of calcium during pregnancy and breast feeding increases significantly from 800-1200mg.

Protein : Try to eat a variety of protein rich foods, because your needs increase during pregnancy. Vitamin B6 is needed for the proper utilization of protein. Fish, meat, nuts, peas, beans and diary foods such as milk and eggs all supply protein, but animal sources can also be high in fat, so limit your intake of these and choose lean cuts of meat whenever possible.

Vitamin C : This will help to build a strong placenta, enable your body to resist infection and aid the absorption of iron. It is found in fresh fruit and vegetables and supplies of the vitamin are needed daily because it cannot be restored in the body. A lot of vitamin C is lost by prolonged storage and cooking, so eat fresh produce and steam green vegetables or eat them raw.

Fiber : This should form a large part of your daily diet, since constipation and piles are common in pregnancy and fiber will help prevent it. Besides rich sources like fruits and vegetables, brown rice, nuts, cereals including oats, beans, peas and pulses etc are good sources of fiber.

Water: Water plays a key role in your diet during pregnancy. It carries the nutrients from the foods you eat to your baby, and also helps prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, excessive swelling, and urinary tract or bladder infections. Most importantly, drinking enough water, especially in your last trimester, prevents you from becoming dehydrated which can then lead you to have contractions and premature, or early labor. Pregnant women should drink at least six to eight glasses of water per day. You can drink juices for fluid, but they also have a lot of calories and can cause you to gain extra weight. Coffee, soft drinks, and teas cannot count towards the total amount of fluid you need as they have caffeine which actually reduce the amount of fluid in your body.
 
I eat anything I like and feel like eating. It's bad enough that I cant have a glass of wine,so I'm not going to deprive myself of nice food too.
 
Brie is fine as long as it is made with pasturized milk.
 
I can't say my eating has been all that great, probably worse than it was before I was pregnant because of all the nausea. I do keep away from the unsafe foods and try to fit in fruits and veggies everyday but honestly it depends on the day and how my nausea is doing as to what I eat.
 

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