{"id":7161,"date":"2024-07-17T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T00:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kcalextra.com\/wellness-blog\/4-ways-food-affects-you-and-your-baby\/"},"modified":"2024-07-17T11:29:45","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T11:29:45","slug":"4-ways-food-affects-you-and-your-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kcallife.com\/blog\/4-ways-food-affects-you-and-your-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways Food Affects You And Your Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Why is it important to pay attention to what you eat when you\u2019re pregnant? Food is essential to life, and what you put in is what you get back out.\u00a0 Quality, nutrient-rich food gives quality results. Pregnant women tend to underestimate the effects that foods can have on them and their baby\u2019s development. Here are 4 ways food affects you and your baby and what you need to do about it.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>1. Food Affects Your Weight<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24214\" src=\"https:\/\/kcallife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pregnancy-weight-gain.webp\" alt=\"pregnant woman standing on a set of scales to check weight gain\" width=\"874\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kcallife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pregnancy-weight-gain.webp 874w, https:\/\/kcallife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pregnancy-weight-gain-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 874px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Adequate weight gain during pregnancy is critical for a healthy pregnancy and positive outcomes. Not eating the right foods, or eating too much or too little affects the rate and amount of weight you gain when you\u2019re pregnant.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Eating unhealthy food, such as processed foods or eating too much makes you gain excess weight. Excess weight gain during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes, a condition in which you exhibit high blood sugar levels. It also increases the risk of complications during delivery. Overeating can increase your baby&#8217;s size, making labor more difficult. not to mention that an excessive amount of weight during pregnancy will take you more time to lose it after delivery!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>2. Food Affects Your Energy Levels<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24215\" src=\"https:\/\/kcallife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pregnancy-energy-levels.webp\" alt=\"pregnant woman feeling tired due to poor diet\" width=\"874\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kcallife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pregnancy-energy-levels.webp 874w, https:\/\/kcallife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pregnancy-energy-levels-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 874px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Your energy levels during pregnancy can be directly impacted by your food intakes. Requirements of certain nutrients like protein, iron, calcium and magnesium increase during pregnancy to support your bodily changes. If you\u2019re not having the right food and the right amounts you will not meet your daily energy requirements. How do you expect your body to function properly and have the energy?<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>3. Food Affects Your Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24216\" src=\"https:\/\/kcallife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pregnancy-health.webp\" alt=\"pregnant woman suffering from a headache\" width=\"874\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kcallife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pregnancy-health.webp 874w, https:\/\/kcallife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pregnancy-health-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 874px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As just mentioned, your body needs extra nutrients during pregnancy to support their own bodily changes. Not eating the right foods and macronutrient amounts during pregnancy increase the risks of pregnancy-related complications. For example, having a lot of carbs or simple sugars during pregnancy increases the risk of gestational diabetes. Also, eating less protein and iron-rich sources can put you at risk for developing anemia which manifests into tiredness and sleepiness. Be sure to eat foods that are lower in sugar and higher in fiber such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and nuts.\u00a0 As for protein, include some red meat in your diet to be sure you are getting an adequate source of iron, choose lean cuts such as tenderloin or sirloin.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>4. Food Affects Your Baby\u2019s Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24217\" src=\"https:\/\/kcallife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pregnancy-baby-health.webp\" alt=\"pregnant woman holding her baby\" width=\"874\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kcallife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pregnancy-baby-health.webp 874w, https:\/\/kcallife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pregnancy-baby-health-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 874px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Food during pregnancy is critical to your baby\u2019s growth and development. Certain foods like raw fish and soft cheese may put your baby\u2019s heath at risk and should be therefore be avoided from your diet. Camembert and Blue Cheese can contain <em>Listeria<\/em> bacteria that cause Listeriosis, an infection that can lead to life-threatening infection of your baby.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Certain key nutrients needed for healthy baby development include folic acid, omega-3\u2026 Not getting enough of these may increase the risk of health complications to your baby. Folic acid is important for baby\u2019s brain and spinal cord development. Not getting enough can increase the risk of spina bifida, a condition characterized by spinal deformations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is it important to pay attention to what you eat when you\u2019re pregnant? 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