Diet & Exercise
Your body needs extra calories but do not eat for two. Drink 2lts of water & never skip meals. Have small portions of food every few hours to keep blood sugar levels normal. Increase your calorie intake but keep it healthy. Indulge in light and healthy snacking like having bananas and oranges before exercising.
- Vegetables: Three to five servings of vegetables in your daily diet. Broccoli, green peas, tomatoes, red, green, and yellow bell peppers, asparagus, and sweet potatoes are recommended.
- Fruits: Have at least three servings per day. Citrus fruits like grapefruits, oranges, and sweet limes, avocados, bananas, pears, cantaloupes, cherries, grapes, guavas, apples, watermelons, pomegranates, and mangoes are recommended.
- Non-Vegetarian Food: Well cooked eggs and lean meats, fish rich in omega 3 fatty acids are great.
- Dairy Products: Have three portions of dairy per day. Cottage cheese, yoghurt, curd and low-fat milk can be consumed.
- Whole Grains: Whole wheat, oats, barley, corn, millet, and rice
Say yes to:
- Sweetened beverages with added sugars, including soft drinks and pre-sweetened teas
- Raw meat
- Refined flour
- Caffeine
- Raw eggs
- Fish with high levels of mercury
- Unpasteurized dairy products
- Ready-to-eat meats and seafood
- Fried & spicy food
- Artificial sweeteners
- High-fat, high-sugar, and high-sodium foods
Say no to:
Get 30 minutes of exercise each day, three to five times a week. Swimming, brisk walking, yoga, and stationary cycling are safe choices. Don’t forget to stretch to reduce the risk of cramping. Take frequent breaks and drink plenty of water. Things to avoid at 35 weeks pregnant are high-intensity exercises and yoga poses that require stress on the abdomen. Start doing Pelvic floor exercises which will help you with conceiving.
