It is very important for a pregnant woman to monitor her diet. Proper nutrition will not only have a beneficial effect on the general condition of the expectant mother, but will also supply the body with all the vitamins and minerals that are needed for the development of the fetus.
The value of meat for pregnant women
A woman needs a lot of strength and energy during pregnancy. It is necessary not only to bear a healthy baby, but also to “work hard” during childbirth. That is why the product that needs to be included in the diet of every expectant mother is meat. Meat is a source of not only protein, but also B vitamins, zinc and iron. It should be said that meat contains amino acids and vitamins that are responsible for proper blood circulation in the fetus.
Which meat to choose?
During pregnancy, it is important to diversify the diet. Future moms are good for beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and do not forget about fish. Experts believe that lamb, turkey and beef must be present in the diet of a pregnant woman.
Since the taste preferences of the expectant mother are constantly changing so that the food does not get bored, it is recommended to diversify the methods of cooking. Meat can be boiled, stewed and baked. The most useful is steaming and baking in the oven. It is better to refuse frying, excess fat can provoke heartburn.
When carrying a baby, it is worth removing sausages and sausages from the menu. There is a minimum of natural meat in their composition, but there are a lot of fats, spices and preservatives. They have no useful properties, and they can harm the digestive system of a pregnant woman.
How much meat does a pregnant woman need?
Nutritionists say that the daily portion of meat in a pregnant woman's diet should be 100-150 g. One hundred grams is the minimum amount of protein that a mother-to-be should consume every day. Moreover, half of this volume should be proteins of animal origin. Such norms apply to those women who experience severe toxicosis and find it difficult to eat a lot. In the second half of bearing a baby, portions of meat may increase. During pregnancy, in no case should you completely abandon meat products, since it is the protein of animal origin that is necessary for the formation of muscle mass in the baby.
In the ninth month of pregnancy, a woman needs to limit herself a little in meat consumption. This will help ease the work of the digestive system. The crumb is already quite large and exerts strong pressure on the stomach and intestines. As a result, a woman may suffer from constipation, and heavy food in the form of meat will only complicate the situation. Therefore, in the ninth month of pregnancy, it is necessary to exclude all smoked products from the diet, eat meat only in boiled form, and replace soups based on meat broth with vegetable or dairy products.
