Healthy Eating During Pregnancy - 5 Healthy Eating Rules NOT to Ignore

Dear my pregnant friends,

Congratulations on your pregnancy. Whether it is a baby boy or a baby girl, you must be excited to prepare all things related to your delivery time. I believe you start thinking of a meaningful name for the baby like I did before. Everyday is full of joy of waiting your coming little love.

As you are pregnant now, you must watch the food you eat everyday since you are now eating for two. Some of pregnant mommies lose the appetite of eating and some of you might feel like vomiting when smelling a certain food. Whatever your condition is, you must try your best to eat properly which is full of nutrient.

Healthy eating during pregnancy is a MUST for every pregnant woman.

Here are the 5 eating rules you must follow:

Rule # 1

Keep It HOT
Always cook your food well so no bacteria which is still alive. Avoid 24-hour leftover foods but if you have no choice, do not forget to heat properly.

Rule # 2

Avoid FISHY Foods
Stay away from eating shark, swordfish, kink mackerel, fresh tuna, sea bass, and tilefish as they contain of high level of mercury.

Best advice: 12 oz. per week of canned tuna is SAFE for pregnant women. Survey based on The American Pregnancy Association

Rule # 3

Stay Away from GERMS
AVOID soft cheeses, raw fish and uncooked meats as they might carry Listeria.

Caution: Listeria is a kind of bacterial infection which can be harmful and dangerous to your growing baby.

Rule # 4

Keep It COOKED
NEVER eat raw eggs including Caesar dressing, eggnog, mayonnaise, and any foods which contain of raw eggs in them.
Raw eggs do not reach high enough temperatures to get rid of the harmful salmonella bacteria.

Rule # 5

Avoid Harmful HERBS
Peppermint, basil and oregano oil must be avoided since they cause uterine contractions. You must educate yourself to know which herbs which are harmful for you and which are safe for you.

The Bottom Line...

Healthy Eating during Pregnancy must not be ignored by any pregnant women in the world. You must be mindful of foods you put in your mouth. Only eat high quality and highly nutritious foods for the sake of your lovely baby and yourself.

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Charlene Wayne is a holistic health practitioner who is eager to share her amazing pregnancy experience to every mother to have a healthy and pain free pregnancy.

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