Foods to favor …
Calcium is essential for building a baby’s skeleton, especially during the third trimester. However, if you do not provide him with enough, he will not hesitate to dig into your own reserves… So, regularly think about robbing the dairy products section of your supermarket! Also think about sources of plant calcium: they are varied and this calcium is very well assimilated. There is a lot of calcium in llegumes like lentils and soybeans, white beans, kidney beans or chickpeas. Also consider dried fruits, such as almonds, walnuts and pistachios.. Snacks in your bag for those little cravings!
Facilitating the absorption of calcium, vitamin D is present in fatty fish, liver, eggs and in dairy products.. However, it is mostly found on your doorstep since you store it mainly while sunbathing!
Un sufficient intake offer is essential, especially at the end of pregnancy, in order to avoid any risk of anemia. You will find it in pulses, eggs, fish and meat.
Also think about green vegetables, rich in vitamin B9 (or folic acid) and above all, do not start a salt-free diet during your pregnancy: your diet must, on the contrary, be sufficiently rich in iodine, also found in fish and eggs.
Carbohydrates, sources of energy, constitute the essential food of the fetus. Choose slow sugars (starches, cereals, bread, pulses) and get in the habit of including them in your breakfast.
Proteins shouldn’t be a problem for you since they are found in meats, fish, eggs and dairy products.
Finally, do not forget the traditional lipids (fats), vitamins (fruits and vegetables) and mineral salts.
… And some substances to avoid!
In general, it is not recommended to consume too much caffeine (tea, coffee, Coca Cola, etc.).
Alcohol and tobacco should be avoided absolutely : they increase the risk of prematurity and low birth weight.