News You Can Use: Part 1
How Exciting!
How exciting to be getting ready for this special time of your life!
You can plan for that dream nursery, those cute little baby outfits and everything else to welcome your precious little one into this world; but the single most important thing you can do for your baby and yourself is to ensure adequate nutrition and fitness during this defining time of your lives.
A healthy diet is a woman's best friend. It helps boost energy levels, supports mental health, helps you maintain a healthy weight and look your best no matter what stage of life you're in. But,a woman's reproductive years are especially demanding when it comes to good nutrition.
In fact pregnancy and breastfeeding are two of the most nutritionally demanding times in a woman's life because it's the time when the body needs enough nutrients to support the growth and development of a baby, while maintaining the health of the mother's bod. Recent research also reveals the importance of mom's nutritional status on the future health of her child. That's why this particular issue of News You Can Use is dedicated to moms-to-be around the world, bringing you the latest research highlights in the area of proper nutrition before, during and after pregnancy.
Daily Nutritional Needs During Pregnancy-
Protein-
Overall health, growth and for blood production.
Omega-3 fatty acids/DHS-
Brain and vision development.
Choline-
Cell formation membrane and brain development.
Vitamin A-
Growth and development, healthy skin, teeth, bones, immune function and vision.
Vitamin B(6)-
Red blood cells formation.
Vitamin B(12)-
Red blood cells formation.
Vitamin C-
Repair, resistance to infection, and collagen formation.
Vitamin D-
Aids in calcium absorption, and bone mineralisation.
Vitamin E-
Antioxidant and protects cell membranes.
Vitamin K-
Blood clotting and bone development.
Calcium-
Bones and teeth formation and proper muscle and nerve function.
Folate-
Prevents neural tube defects in the foetus; for blood and protein production and cell division.
Iodine-
Thyroid hormone production, regulation of metabolism.
Iron-
Production of haemoglobin, that helps transport oxygen.
Magnesium-
For strong bones and proper nerve and muscle function.
Niacin-
Healthy skin, nerves, and digestion; helps the body metabolise carbohydrates.
Phosphorous-
For the growth and health of bones and teeth.
Riboflavin-
Aids in the release of energy cells.
Thiamin-
Helps metabolise carbohydrates into energy.
Zinc-
Aids in the production of many different enzymes and insulin.
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