Organic Foods During Pregnancy - Dr Neelima Mantri

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• Pregnancy is the most exciting phase in the life
  of a woman. It is quite common for you to feel
  antsy and nervous about the 9 months journey that
  you are about to take.
• Of course, you are filled with many questions
  about the lifestyle choices you will have to make
  for optimal development of your baby.
• Additional dietary requirements during Pregnancy
• Now that you are two, you will be in need of
  additional nutrients, vitamins, minerals and not
  to forget additional calories.
• An additional 300-500 calories are needed each
  day by the pregnant women from the day you enter
  your second trimester.
• All these additional requirements have to be met
  through a balanced diet of protein-rich foods,
  fruits, whole grains.

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• Where do Organic foods fit in the mix?
• Maintain a balanced diet through a variety of
  food sourced do help, but what really counts is
  the quality of foods that are consumed to satiate
  the dietary requirements.
• The fruits, vegetables, that we consume are often
  produced using harsh pesticides, and chemicals,
  same might hold true for the meat products like
  Chicken (estrogen injection) and fish (high
  mercury levels).
• The risk of chemicals and pesticides though is
  minimal for an adult it could prove harmful for
  the baby in development.
• What are Organic foods? Are they a good choice
  for you?
• Organic foods are products of a farming process
  that do not use artificial chemicals,
  preservatives, hormones pesticides or Genetically
  Modified Organisms. Dairy products, fruits,
  vegetables, and meat are the most common choices
  of Organic foods.

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• While Organic foods are recommended for everyone,
  they are more important for pregnant women.
• The harmful chemicals and pesticides consumed by
  the mother can find their way to the baby who is
  not strong enough to fight them.
• Moreover, organic foods are considered more
  nutritious and economically friendly too. So
  Organic foods truly make a great choice,
  especially for pregnant women.
• But the only gripe about the organic foods is
  that they are not easily available if that is the
  case you can follow these simple tips
• Wash clean the fruits and vegetables thoroughly
  to remove the chemical residue.
• Though the chemically are absorbed into the
  produce, removing the outer layer will
  drastically reduce the chemicals.

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• Most of the chemical gets absorbed into the fat
  and skin of the meat. Make sure you remove the
  skin and fat of the meat products before
  consuming them.
• Avoid eating outside food if possible especially
  the meat.
• Good nutrition and physical activity form the
  core of a healthy lifestyle. While the physical
  activity is limited, your dietary choices have a
  significant impact on your babys health and they
  are under your control too. So eat safely.
• Dr Neelima Mantri, Mumbai has already helped
  thousands of women who are suffering from
  gynecological problems.

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