Is my eating plan ok giving I'm pregnant?

Question

There is the list of what I ate today
7up , crackers, lean pocket, ice tea, juice, soup, and a water, and for dinner I will have some chicken with mac and cheese and carrots..With juice....Should I be eating more? Or is this ok..
I'm a a month and a half pregnant.

Answer 1

The only thing I suggest is maybe some more whole grains.

Also, I also LOVE iced tea, but it does have caffeine so you should try not to drink it everyday. Also, I know 7Up has no caffeine, but it also has NO value whatsoever to you or the baby. Try substituting the 7Up with more water.

Juice is great. Just try and drink "good juice" and ones that don't have too much sugar. Orange Juice is great for you, especially if you get the kind with added calcium and vitamin D. I drink it everyday, and it's delicious.

Also, crackers aren't the best thing you could be eating. Maybe try some low-fat yogurt instead, with some granola?

I've been having trouble eating alot since I've been pregnant because I feel SO full, but if you aren't going to eat very much , you should try and eat the best things you can eat.

You're doing pretty well though!

Good luck!

Answer 2

I think what you are eating is fine. You just want to try and eat as healthy as possible by eating fruits and veggies and at least one serving of protein a day. Im 39 weeks pregnant and i ate healthy throught out the whole pregnancy. But when i craved junk food i ate it. Especially the pizza faze. Thats all i wanted for 3 months! But i made sure to eat a salad first so it filled me up. CONGRATS!

Answer 3

In the beginning you don't need too many extra calories. You look ok, but if you can tolerate it, try adding more veggies and opt for fresh fruit over juice because juices are often filled w/ uneeded sugar which is bad for the baby. Don't forget your prenatals and even a DHA supplement(promotes brain healthly development I started taking these after my 2nd was born with brain tumor)It's also in alot of fish, but fish can be iffy in pregnancy. You can get DHA supplements in the vitamin aisle under the name Expectra

Answer 4

Sounds good to me. Really the only thing the Dr. told me about my diet was no sodas (of course no smoking,drinking, or drugs...that's a given) but I think he meant because of the caffeine, so a 7UP is fine. As far as if you should eat more, the "eating for 2" is a myth. You really only have to add about 300 calories to your diet, and if u are hungry,eat,if your not,don't. But as far as what you are eating that looks good to me.
Good Luck and congratulations.

Answer 5

They say all you need is 300 extra calories while pregnant. Make sure you Get good protein in your diet it helps the brain develop.

Answer 6

hi-I had m/s all through my preg.
at the beginning my doctor told me at that time what I ate didnt really matter -just to be sure to keep hydrated & take my vitamins.
I would talk to your doc. about it
I have a super happy, healthy 8 week old baby now.

Answer 7

Sounds fine. As long as you're actually eating and getting full and eventually you start to put on weight, then you'll be fine! Good Luck!

Answer 8

Drink some milk. Take your pregnancy vitamins. And lots of veggies!!

Answer 9

Thats the recommended food for pregnancy. Hope it helps!

WHOLE GRAINS
You need plenty of complex carbohydrates every day as a rich source of B vitamins, fiber, and trace minerals such as zinc, selenium, chromium and magnesium and more. Dietitians encourage you to strongly emphasize whole grains and the breads, cereals, pastas and more that are made from them, while avoiding sugary foods, full of empty calories. This means choosing whole wheat bread, oatmeal, buckwheat pancakes, whole grain cereals and the like over white bread, cookies made with sugar and white flour, commercial muffins and similar foods. Sprinkle wheat germ on foods as well - one quarter cup of wheat germ contains 15% of the RDA for protein, vitamin E and iron; 30% for thiamine; 10 % for riboflavin and B6; 20% for folic acid and magnesium, 35% for phosphorous and 30% for zinc. Whole grains simply pack more nutritional punch than even enriched refined grains, so read labels carefully. As an added bonus, many women find these whole grains help calm a queasy stomach during the first trimester, and are a quick fix for low blood sugar which can occur at any time during pregnancy, and lead to lightheaded, dizzy feeling if you go too long between meals. (Always report all of your symptoms, included dizziness, to your doctor.)

PROTEIN
You need more protein, and should aim to include two or three servings of protein in your diet every day, of about three ounces each. Good sources of protein include meat, fish, eggs and poultry. Higher fat sources of protein, for those having trouble gaining enough weight, include peanut butter. Choose lean sources if you're gaining too rapidly. If you're a vegetarian, work hard to include complete vegetable protein combinations in your diet using portions of legumes and grains together, or dairy protein by combining dairy and either legume or grain servings.

CALCIUM
You need about 900 milligrams every day, and 1200 milligrams during the third trimester. Get your calcium from skim milk and cheeses, and remember hard cheeses have more calcium per ounce than softer cheeses. Eat non-fat yogurt, and you'll be getting protein as well. Snacks such as almonds, baked good made with soy flour and dried apricots and figs also contain calcium.

GREEN LEAFY AND YELLOW VEGETABLES AND FRUITS
These vegetables are excellent sources of fiber and vitamin A (you need 5,000 international units of vitamin A a day while pregnant and 6,000 when nursing.) They also offer many trace vitamins, minerals and metals. Again, you can choose double duty foods - like cantaloupe, broccoli, peppers and tomatoes (including tomato juice, sauce and paste) which also provide vitamin C. Try to eat three servings a day.

IRON
You need iron-rich foods because your body is working hard to create the extra blood supply you need to support you and your growing baby. Your pregnancy supplement should include about 30 - 60 mg of iron. You don't want to oversupplement if you don't need to, because iron supplements can cause diarrhea or constipation in some women. Try to include a iron-rich foods such as these in your diet every day, but do take your supplement as well: beef, chickpeas and other dried beans and peas, raisins and other dried fruits, spinach, pumpkin seeds and soy products.

VITAMIN C FOODS
Have two servings of vitamin C-rich foods every day, for about 100 milligrams. Try to eat fruits and vegetables raw, whenever possible, as cooking reduces their vitamin content. Examples of tasty vitamin C sources include berries of all kind, oranges, tangerines, cantaloupe, grapefruit, mango, papaya, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, kale, tomatoes, peppers and spinach.

Answer 10

THey is very good....jus drink alot of milk and water...and eat veggies and fruits....dont use alot of salt and sugar