During pregnancy, a woman gains weight. This happens not only due to the growth of the fetus and uterus, but also due to the fact that the body stores nutrients for the future feeding of the baby.
On average, a woman gains 10 kilograms in 40 weeks, but some pregnant women gain more weight due to their increased appetite. To stay in shape while carrying a baby and quickly restore the original weight after childbirth, it is sometimes necessary to arrange fasting days during pregnancy. Such rest should be given to the body not only in the presence of extra pounds, but also when edema appears.
Doctors recommend fasting days during pregnancy once or twice a week. You should not worry that the baby will not get any nutrients, he will take everything he needs from the reserves of the mother's body. However, before carrying out fasting days during pregnancy, it is necessary to consult a doctor, since this event has contraindications.
During fasting days, it is necessary not only to reduce the amount of food consumed, but also to observe the following rules. First, you need to eat fractionally, in 5-6 meals. Secondly, you need to chew food very slowly and thoroughly. Thirdly, you should not drink it down, it is better to drink drinks no earlier than half an hour after a meal.
Fasting days during pregnancy: menu
Breakfast: 200 grams of cottage cheese, an apple, lean cookies or whole grain breads, unsweetened tea;
Lunch: boiled or steamed vegetables (without potatoes), cabbage and carrot salad with vegetable oil;
Afternoon snack: apple, cookies, freshly squeezed juice or compote;
Dinner: steamed chicken cutlet, cottage cheese with berries 200 grams;
Late supper: a glass of kefir, an apple.
Fasting days during pregnancy should not cause discomfort to the expectant mother, therefore, if difficulties arise with diet, it is better to abandon it and try to gradually reduce the amount of food consumed daily.
