Pregnancy is a joyous time for several women who are looking forward to starting a family. But as the first glow of pregnancy settles down, many women are faced with a barrage of advice from various quarters, mostly consisting of food recommendations. Eat this and your pregnancy will be safe; do not eat this if you do not want your baby harmed. These food recommendations are considered valid since they have been passed down the generations, but the reality is that most of them have no basis in science and are nothing but myths.
During pregnancy, there are several myths and misconceptions surrounding diet and nutrition. Here are some common pregnancy diet myths as shared by Delhi’s top dietician for pregnancy Avni Kaul:
“You need to eat for two”:
This is a common misconception that leads to overeating. In reality, during the first trimester, you don’t need any additional calories. During the second and third trimesters, you only need about 300-500 extra calories per day, depending on your pre-pregnancy weight and activity level.....
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