For someone with diabetes, there are ordinarily some kinds of food you shouldn’t eat, particularly foods that are high in calories and carbohydrates. However, in pregnancy, extra attention should be paid to what you eat as it involves not just you, but your baby.
Listed below are few kinds of food to eat in pregnancy with diabetes:
1. Eggs
Eggs are highly rich in iron and protein and can be taken as either fried or boiled, depending on your interest. They are also rich in choline, which has a great influence on your baby’s brain. Although, many think that the yolk in the egg should be kept away to avoid cholesterol, this isn’t true in all cases. The nutrients in the yolk are very important and shouldn’t be avoided at all times, especially when you are taking a single egg.
2. Salmon
Salmon is a very important food for a healthy living, whether in pregnancy or not. It is rich in protein and omega 3 fatty acids which is very important in brain memory and performance, and also behavioral function.
3. Sweet potato
Sweet potatoes are high in nutrients; they contain iron, potassium, fiber and Vitamins A, B6 & C. Although sweet and rich in nutrients, it shouldn’t be taken in an excess quantity as increased intake of Vitamin A can cause birth defects and malformations.
4. Fresh vegetables
Vegetables are low in fats and they contain enough minerals and vitamins like Vitamin C, which help to promote healthy gums for you and your baby, and Vitamin A for effective sight.
5. Kidney beans
Kidney beans—one of the healthiest foods in the world—are rich in a number of nutrients which help to reduce fatigue in the body. They contain large amounts of fiber, folate and magnesium, which helps to lower the risk of hypertension.
Conclusion
Healthy living improves the chances of sustaining your life and that of your baby’s. Listed above are common foods you will around, that can still be taken in pregnancy even when you have diabetes.
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