What To Eat Whilst Pregnant

Skinny Pregnancy Tip #1

Avoid pregnancy fatigue by limiting the amount of refined carbohydrates and sugar you eat.  Even though sugar may give you an instant energy boost, you will most likely feel tired soon after as your insulin levels spike and your blood sugar levels come crashing down again making you feel very weary and weak.

 To control your blood sugar, ensure you are eating     protein with every single meal during the day  (examples might be eggs at breakfast, or raw nuts for your morning snack) and also eat plenty of raw fruits and vegetables.  The fibre in these will help stabilise your blood sugar also.  A better “quick fix” alternative to chocolate or sugary sweets  is a handful of almonds with an apple.

Skinny Pregnancy Tip #2

Pay attention to the colour of your wee!  Remaining well hydrated is very important for your own health and the health of your baby.  Dehydration is a common cause of premature labour.  If your urine is very yellow or strong smelling when you get up in the morning, you are dehydrated and need to drink a lot of water.

If you feel thirsty, it’s too late.  You’re already dehydrated.  Carry your water bottle with you and avoid caffeine as it’s a diuretic and will make you want to wee often, dehydrating your body further.

Skinny Pregnancy Tip #3

Reduce or eliminate sugar – leads to tooth decay, diabetes and causes excessive weight gain.  Focus on gaining a healthy amount of weight, not an excessive amount of weight during pregnancy.  If you’re eating a lot of sugar you will gain excessive weight.  You put yourself at risk of gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and even a more challenging delivery due to excessive weight gain.

This doesn’t mean you have to torture yourself and not have a small piece of cake now and again, but the majority of the food you eat should not be sweet or contain high amounts of sugar.