| The happiness that can be experienced at looking and | | | | carrots, broccoli and cauliflower are just a few of |
| holding one's child for the first time is usually worth the | | | | these foods that can be eaten with little or no cooking |
| wait. However, as we wait for that moment, there are | | | | and no added substance such as salt. |
| several foods that should and should not be eaten | | | | Grain (especially whole grain) |
| during pregnancy. | | | | Cereals, rice and bread falls into this category. |
| To begin with, it is as usually recommended that a | | | | Due to the possibility of contracting bacteria, there are |
| pregnant woman eats three meals a day and healthy | | | | several food that we should keep away from during |
| snacks should be eaten between these meals. | | | | this time. |
| Milk Product and Alternatives | | | | Raw Meat |
| This is needed for the building and strengthening of the | | | | Always opt for meat that was cooked "well done" |
| mother's and baby's bones. Cheese, yogurt, milk etc. | | | | and keep away from eating raw seafood and other |
| and a cup of milk every day, will be keeping on the | | | | party cooked seafood such as smoked fish. |
| right track. | | | | Do not forget that this will include meat that is found in |
| Fruits and Vegetables | | | | the deli section of the supermarket, for example, |
| As a child, many of us are commanded by our | | | | hotdog and ham. Cook them well before eating. |
| parents to eat our vegetables. Fruits on the other hand | | | | Milk Products |
| did not pose much of a challenge for us. Now, our | | | | Food made with milk that was not pasteurized should |
| doctors are saying that we should eat out fruits and | | | | be avoided. You can check the list of ingredients on |
| vegetables. | | | | the products. |
| They should be eaten everyday because of the | | | | Talk with your health care provider about the things |
| vitamins they contain. Apples, cherries, oranges, | | | | spoken of here before taking any action. |