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Diet in 1st trimester
I am a pcod patient with irregular period. After following lifestyle modification I concieved nd my first trimester z going on. Shall I continue following d same diet with low carbs n more protein during pregnancy? What are the foods I must avoid. Please help n clarify
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Hi,
Yes you can continue the same diet.
You should avoid simple carbohydrates and sugar, saturated fats and cholesterol, red meats, junc foods, artificially sweetened foods and beverages, alcohol, smoking.
Include whole grain cereals of limited portion size as per your body requirements, adequate proteins in the form of egg whites, fish , skimmed milk, curd, pulses and legumes, plenty of leafy greens and other vegetables apart from roots and tubers in form of salads, soups and in cooked form, low glycemic fruits, nuts and seeds.
Drink lot of water, buttermilk, milkshakes, juices without sugar as snacking option to keep your system enough hydrated.
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You can reach me through practo to get a calculated healthy balanced diet plan as per your height, weight,BMI, health status, lifestyle pattern, digestibility, regular eating habits to meet your body requirements in 1st trimester of pregnancy ( energy and nutritional requirements).
Health Tips
Do not fasting and feasting.
Never skip any meals.
Maintain proper food intervals.
Have small frequent meals.
Walk daily for 30 minutes.
Drink plenty of water.
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Hi
What you have been following up until now can be continued to further also...I,e low carbs, moderate protein and low to moderate fat consumption..
Thankyou
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avoid roots and tuber vegetables, refined carbs, refined flours, all outside foods, spicy, masalas, salty and sour foods also to be avoided examples : pickles and etc..
Health Tips
well balanced diet, enough water intake per day, moderate fibre, light exercises or walking as per your doctors advise both morning and evening, exposure to sun, good amount of sleep and rest.are Recommended
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Hello practo user
We have pregnancy diet plan which include
. diet plan for each trimester
. Diet plan for curing deficiencies and for better foetus development
. Diet plan to cure symptoms occurs during 2nd trimester like gestational diabetes, thyroid, overweight, bp.etc
. Post pregnancy diet plan
But before prescribing any thing we need some information
. Vitals
. Medical history
. Family history
. Occupation
. Physical activity
. Daily routine
And many more
So, if you want to contact us,you can contact us directly thru the link below
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For more information or to contact me directly or via phone or for online counseling contact
https://www.facebook.com/doctorplanmydiet/
Thanks with Regards
Dt. Ankita
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Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you.
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Yes,continue with the high protein diet.Take lots of green vegetables for folic acid which helps prevent neural defects in the baby.
Also take foods rich in calcium & iron .
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Consult me directly on my Practo profile for a detailed diet chart
Health Tips
Avoid carrying heavy weights & any sudden jerky movements.
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Ms. Phebe Vinodhini
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
As your calorie needs are not that high during 1 st trimester you can have moderately higher protein rich foods where main portion of total calories can be from protein sources. pineapples and papayas to be completely avoided.
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Kindly avoid all processed and ready to eat foods
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To know more about the Dietary needs during pregnancy take an online consult through practo
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