Pregnancy is an important stage in the life of every woman, for which it is necessary to properly prepare.
One of the key aspects is proper nutrition. A woman who is preparing to become a mother should adhere to a balanced diet, which contains a sufficient amount of animal products and plant fiber.
It is recommended to eat several times a day in small portions. A great solution is to use the "Harvard plate" method.
It is assumed that on a plate with a diameter of 20-22 centimeters, the products will be placed as follows.
Half of the space (2/4) should be low-starch or non-starchy vegetables such as cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, squash, bell peppers, carrots, greens, and onions. Potatoes are not included.
A quarter of your plate will be taken up by proteins: fish, chicken, beans and nuts are healthy and varied sources of protein.
It is better to exclude red meat, including bacon, sausages and cold cuts, as it contains many harmful substances, and the World Health Organization classifies it as a carcinogen - a factor that can cause cancer.
Fish and seafood should be chosen with low mercury content. For example, give preference to anchovies, mackerel, cod, crayfish, flounder, hake, herring, bass and shrimp.
If you don't like fish, increase your intake of eggs and milk and take omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
The remaining quarter of your plate should be filled with complex carbohydrates and whole grains such as oatmeal, buckwheat, quinoa, brown rice and whole wheat pasta.
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