Hello everyone .
Today I shall tell you about diet in second and third trimester. As the first trimester is over, the nausea and vommitting of pregnancy are decreased now and you can think of having a healthy and balanced diet.
Breakfast _ it’s the most important in diet to keep you energetic whole day, should be high protein . Can chose from a variety ….. idli, upma, oats , omelette , veg omelette (besan chilla), quinoa dosa /upma along with milk and protein powder .
Midtime snack_ dry fruits like almonds , walnuts _best when soaked . These are sources of healthy fat and essential oils, along with some seasonal fruit.
Lunch_ it should consist of ,
Salads_it adds fibre to help relieve constipation_ cucumber, carrot , tomatoes, beet as per choice.
Vegetable _ any green leafy vegetable like palak, methi , shepu and other fruit veggies can be taken . Avoid more potatoes, brinjals, sabudana (sago), kidney beans as they are gassy and can have indigestion . If taken anytime , can add some rasted ajwain after meals.
Pulses_ all pulses /dals should be included in daily meal as they are healthy source of protein required for baby’s growth.
Buttermilk /curd_ to help in digestion.
Chapati /Rice/jowar roti one can have as per their choice.
Midmeal snack_ dry fruits, any seasonal fruit, protein biscuits , roasted chane (futane) as per choice .
Evening meal _ should be light , 2 hours before going to bed.
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