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Pregnancy Nutrition

Eating a nutritious diet is one of the most important things you can do to get your baby off to a good start in life. The sooner you start eating a healthy diet, the better. Healthy eating improves your general health, can make your labor easier and establishes the building blocks for your baby, according to the American Pregnancy Association. Just as you should eat certain foods, it’s just as important to avoid some foods that could be harmful to your baby.

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What Not to Eat on a Pregnancy Diet

If you think morning sickness is bad, you definitely do not want to get food poisoning. Food poisoning is bad enough when you are not pregnant, but it is even worse when you are and can lead to premature delivery, infection in your newborn or stillbirth. Pregnant women are especially susceptible to food-borne illness, according to the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, so you need to know what not to eat when you are pregnant.

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Healthy Pregnancy Diets

Eating for two does not mean a pregnant woman can eat twice the amount as a non-pregnant woman. During pregnancy, wise food choices and serving sizes help the mother to gain optimum weight and provide the nutrients her baby needs to develop and grow. Mothers carrying multiples or those who have particular health conditions should check with their doctor for specific dietary needs.

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Healthy, Kid-Friendly Lunches

Lunch is the perfect way for young children to refuel for the afternoon and get the nutrition necessary to grow, learn and be active. Making time to feed your child lunch does not need to be challenging. Below are a few tips to help you (or your child) prepare tasty, nutritious, FUN and convenient lunches.

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Is There a List of Foods You Should Avoid Eating While Pregnant?

The old adage “eating for two” has a double meaning when you are pregnant. Not only do you need more nutrition for your growing baby, but you will need to be twice as careful about what you shy away from eating. Because a fetus grows so rapidly during gestation, according to the American Pregnancy Association (APA), certain foods should be avoided when you are pregnant.