0 The Battle Of Baby Weight

Pregnancy only increases your caloric needs by 300 calories and thats

only during the second and third trimesters.



Practice portion control: To prevent overeating, stick to the servings sizes.

Instead of eating meals from a dinner plate, switch to a salad plate.



Be your own chef: Making your own food means you control the fat,

calories and portions. Healthy cooking techniques can also make a difference.



Season with spices: Both dried and fresh herbs add flavor without extra fat and calories.



Eat less more often: Eating small, frequent meals, (every three hours), helps nausea and heartburn and keeps blood glucose levels steady.



Skip the sauces and calorie-dense condiments: The calories in condiments and sauces can add up in a hurry, but with some substitutions you can scale down.



Start skinny sipping: You get really thirsty during the third trimester due to the 50% increase in blood volume. To stay hydrated without racking up the calories, mix a small amount of friut juice with plain seltzer.



Fill up on fiber: High fiber foods deliver a double whammy; they slow digestion to make you feel full longer, plus they reduce the risk of preeclampsia and constipation.



GET YOUR FIBER FILL WITH PLENTY OF FRUITS, VEGETABLES, BEANS, AND WHOLE GRAINS.