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.
- Vitamin A: Oranges, apricots, peppers, carrots, and tomatoes.
- Vitamin B: Bananas, milk, whole grains, cheese, and cabbage.
- Vitamin C: Citrus fruits, kiwis, peppers, broccoli, and spinach.
- Vitamin D: Eggs and dark leafy green vegetables.
- Vitamin E: Nuts and seeds.
- Folate and folic acid: Green leafy vegetables, legumes and fortified cereals.
- Iron: Fish, chicken, eggs, dried apricots, spinach, and broccoli.
- Calcium: Eggs, fortified cereals, cheese and leafy green vegetables.
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. Avoid high-intensity exercises and yoga poses that require stress on the abdomen. Start doing Pelvic floor exercises which will help you with conceiving.
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