nutritional needs (and those of your baby) are
different during these special times.
Recommendations for pregnancy include:
Protein: A very high protein diet isn’t
the healthiest thing for your baby, and
may contribute to low birth weight, poor
feeding, and other longer-term effects.
Pregnant women should limit protein
consumption to no more than 20 percent
of total calories. (Nature usually helps us
out here—many women report an
aversion to, or loss of appetite for,
protein during pregnancy.)
Total Calories: While pregnant, it’s
critical for you to consume enough
calories. Make sure you are incorporating
more starchy vegetables and healthy fats
into your diet to make sure you’re not
underfeeding yourself or your baby.
Sipping on a can of coconut milk
throughout the day is a easy way to add