Fasting dietary advice for pregnant women

During pregnancy, the eating habits of the… expectant mother’s are invited to meet the increased needs in energy and nutrients, required for the normal development of the fetus and a normal pregnancy outcome. Whether, however, this can be achieved through the consumption of a νηστίσιμου diet for?
The above considerations arises from the fact that abstinence from food of animal origin, such as meat, chicken, fish, egg and dairy products, can lead to reduced or inadequate intake of valuable nutrients, with particular importance for the period of pregnancy.
These include mainly the high biological value protein, iron and calcium, since the richest sources of them are not consumed during the fasting. Thus, in the case of protein, the needs of pregnant women should be met through appropriate combinations of plant sources, for example, through the simultaneous consumption of cereal products and pulses, with the aim of recruiting all the essential amino acids.
Respectively, for the sufficient intake of iron should be given emphasis in the consumption of rich dietary sources of iron, such as legumes, green leafy vegetables and fortified cereals.
At the same time, the above foods should be combined with a source of vitamin C, in order to increase the absorption of iron.
Finally, due to the exclusion of milk and dairy products, the daily requirement of calcium should be covered from other sources, such as green leafy vegetables, broccoli and some legumes and nuts.
In summary, we could say that a suitable diet could meet the increased needs in nutrients a pregnant woman, as long as it is adhered to with special attention. However, it would be preferable for women during pregnancy to follow a complete and balanced nutritional model, which includes all the food groups, and to adhere to -if they wish – fasting only during the. Week.
In any case, before deciding on a pregnant woman to fast you will have to ask the guidance of the doctor who is watching it, so that it be preceded by careful assessment of the situation of health and nutrition and the course of pregnancy. Subsequently, if conditions allow, the cooperation with a professional dietician can ensure the design of a νηστίσιμου diet, adapted to the personal needs and characteristics of pregnant women, which will provide an adequate intake of all essential nutrients