You take food supplements provided by your gynecologist: this is very good but it is not enough, as their name suggests, they complement your own diet.
Concretely:- Quench your thirst with water regularly during the day. Avoid sugary drinks and don't drink alcohol. The impact can be catastrophic for your child.
- Eat vegetables at every meal: green, orange, red… As many colors as there are different vitamins and antioxidants . Vegetables also provide you with fiber which contributes, among other things, to the growth of bacteria in your intestine...
- Eat two fruits a day : it's the season! Take advantage of it and vary the pleasures.
Your baby already tastes all the flavors thanks to the amniotic fluid, so participate in his food education by making him taste a thousand flavors this way.
- Prefer whole-grain starchy foods : pasta, rice, bread which are richer in micronutrients such as magnesium. Eat starchy foods with every meal to give you energy. You and your baby need it. - Sources of protein : to be enjoyed at least once a day. Choose fish twice a week. They also provide you with iodine necessary for the development of your baby. - Dairy products : what an interesting source during pregnancy! Proteins of good biological quality but also calcium. Because your calcium needs increase during pregnancy: they increase to 1200 mg instead of 900 mg normally. Dairy products remain the best source of calcium in our diet. Enjoy cheeses, yogurts, cottage cheeses, milkshakes, etc. - Fats : Not to be neglected! The human brain and cell membranes are made up of fats, but not just any fats. We need good quality fats. Also it is important to use seasoning oils for proper intake. And it's not easy ! You have to find the right balance between Omega 3 (rare in the diet) and Omega 6 (strongly present). Quintesens Futures Mamans oil , suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women, provides you with the two families of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids in the ideal proportions. The fatty acid Omega 3, found in oils, is transformed by our body into specific fatty acids (EPA and DHA ),
, allow better brain development, improve visual acuity and are a source of anti-inflammatories.
The problem is that this transformation is difficult to achieve. Quintesens
oil also contains these specific fatty acids found in fish from cold seas. An ideal cocktail to guarantee the best supply of fatty acids for you and your baby, to use as a seasoning for your salads or drizzled over fish or pasta. Finally, treat yourself but don't overdo it with sweet products such as biscuits, candies or salty and fatty products such as chips, fries or aperitif biscuits. The tip: Organize your meals in advance to balance them well and remember to add dried vegetables rich in iron, magnesium and fiber to your menus!