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Eating Healthy After Pregnancy
The birth of a new baby is one of the most
exciting – and exhausting – times in a new mom’s life. The demands of a
newborn can weigh very quickly on a new mom, and it is easy to be neglectful
of her own sleep, diet, and physical activity. But healthy eating after
pregnancy is very important for a new mom. Not only does it help her
lose
the extra weight after pregnancy, but it also helps to keep her energy
and mood levels up, which helps her enjoy her new role even more.
When it comes to eating, a new mom should try not to skip meals. This is
especially true when it comes to breakfast. Breakfast helps to kick-start
the metabolism, and provides a good level of energy, which helps a new mom
deal with whatever the new baby throws her way! For breakfast, some good
choices are foods highly nutritious and containing good protein, such as:
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Eggs
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Yogurt
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Whole grain
cereals
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Whole grain
breads
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Oatmeal with
fruit
These
foods are high in the protein a new
mom needs to keep energy levels even, and to keep her feeling alert and
content.
Another trick for eating healthfully for energy is to eat about 5 smaller
meals during the day. Grazing on natural energy food should keep a new mom’s
blood sugar levels even, which may help keep her from getting those sleepy
feelings throughout the day. Have these healthy selections available:
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Fruits, fresh
and dried
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Whole grain
breads and crackers
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Low-fat dairy
produce - If allowed!
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Nuts & Seeds –
Providing you have allergy to nuts & seeds!
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Peanut butter –
Providing you have allergy to nuts & seeds!
It is also important that new moms drink
plenty of water throughout the day, at least eight glasses. Dehydration can
cause sluggishness and sleepiness feelings, and if the new mom is
breastfeeding, a lot of extra fluids will be lost in that manner as well.
Also, ease up on the caffeine. Some caffeine may be ok, but limit the
intake. The energy burst from caffeine is only temporary, and a new mom will
likely feel even more tired when the fix wears off!
Another great tip for keeping energy levels up after pregnancy is to get out
of the house. Being a new mom at home with baby can be very isolating. Put
baby in the stroller, and take a walk around the block. The fresh air does
both mom and baby good, and walking is a great way to start losing any
excess weight gained during pregnancy.
It’s easy to neglect yourself if you’ve just had a baby. All of your focus
is, naturally, on the baby’s needs. But it is very important for you, the
new mom, to take care of yourself by eating the right foods, as well as
being active. You will have enough energy to deal with your new job as a
mom, and you will find that if you eat right, your mood will be lifted, and
you will enjoy being a new mom that much more!
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