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Nutrition for pregnant mother and baby

30/4/2013

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By ensuring you are eating a balanced and nutrient dense diet while pregnant, you are laying down supportive foundations for your baby's future health. Also equally important the diet will affect how your body can cope with pregnancy and post pregnancy stages...
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Protein: No growth at all occurs without protein, it needs to be present at every meal and snack. Meats, fish, dairy, legumes, nuts, seeds.

Carbohydrates: Number one source of cellular energy. 30% of total glucose goes towards brain functioning. Grains (rice, quinoa, oats), pumpkin, sweet potato, legumes and lentils are the most nourishing options.                                                                                                    

 Fats: More than 60% of the brain is constructed of fats. Mostly DHA a type of Omega 3 fatty acid found in: Salmon and other oily fish, Walnuts, Linseeds, Chia Seeds. Cell membranes are created of fats and need to be of good health to protect the cell nucleus and DNA transcription- meaning normal cell growth. Poor quality fats (Found in packaged foods, deep fried goods and overheated cooking oils) are the #1 source of free radical damage, increasing inflammation. 80% of health conditions are due to inflammation.

Vitamin A: Growth and health of eyes and mucus membranes found largely in the gastrointestinal tract to increase immunity and assist the passage of food within the body. Vitamin A increases lung function in the Fetus and prevents infection. Top sources are Fish liver oils, organ meats, eggs and dairy.

B Vitamins: Folic acid to avoid neural tube defects. B6,9 and 12 protects DNA meaning normal cell growth. Top sources are Wholegrains, meat, eggs, yeast, legumes and dark green leafy vegetables.

Vitamin C: Assists collagen synthesis helping to build strong tissues. Increases immunity and iron absorption. Top sources are Citrus fruit, Berries and green leafy vegetables.

Zinc: Increases immunity and protects DNA. Top sources are: Sunflower seeds, meat, fish, oysters, liver.

Vitamin D: Development of bone, skull and healthy cell growth. Top sources are Sunshine, oily fish, eggs and dairy.

Vitamin E: Increases circulation and the overall health of the heart. Creates more oxygen flow to the fetus. Top sources are Nuts, Seeds and Wholegrains

Vitamin K: Enables blood clotting, building of bones. Dark leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables.


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    Author: April Butt

    April is an Accredited Nutritionist and Natural Health practitioner. She believes in a Holistic approach when supporting peoples health, using Food and nutrients as the centrepont in her treatment plans. She has a passion and flare for cooking and creating recipes, which means following her treatment protocols is both enjoyable and practical. 
    In her Vlogs and Blogs she shares practical tips and advice to enhance the health of Mumma's and Bubba's xx

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