Anti-nausea pregnancy breakfast: which foods to choose

Anti-nausea pregnancy breakfast: which foods to choose
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Anti-nausea pregnancy breakfast

The first weeks of pregnancy are characterized by a tumultuous emotional and physical change. The maternal organism prepares itself for a real one revolution which will last nine months and several small ailments that are typical of the first months of pregnancy may occur. Nausea is undoubtedly one of the most frequent discomforts. Caused essentially by the hormonal changes that are taking place in the body, nausea occurs mainly in the morning and can greatly complicate daily habits and eating habits. Let's see how we can organize one anti-nausea pregnancy breakfast choosing foods that are healthy, nutritious and that at the same time can be more digestible.





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Example breakfast during pregnancy

Tips for a healthy diet during pregnancy are now well known:



  • you shouldn't eat for two, but follow a healthy, nutritious and varied diet to ensure your body and that of the growing child all the nutrients they need. If you start pregnancy with a normal weight, you don't need to consume extra calories in the first quarter. The daily amount of carbohydrates should not be less than 175 g to ensure adequate supply to both the maternal and fetal brain, once entering the second and third trimester, it is recommended to consume about 300 extra calories per day
  • They cannot be missing proteins, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins and minerals, folic acid
  • It is advisable divide the daily diet into small meals more numerous, so the ideal would be to have a rich first coercion, two snacks in the middle of the morning and mid-afternoon (which allow you not to get too hungry at meals) and then a full lunch and a lighter and more digestible dinner.

As for breakfast, rightly called "the most important meal of the day", it is good to ensure the right amount of carbohydrates, vitamins, fibers and proteins. 

If you prefer one sweet breakfast are fine:

  • milk with wholemeal cookies and a fruit;
  • white yogurt with dried fruit and pieces of fresh fruit or with muesli;
  • skim milk with rusks and jam.

La salty breakfast, instead, it can offer:

  • savory toast with low-fat cream cheese and orange juice or a fruit;
  • cooked egg and rice cakes.

Da avoid orange juice if you suffer from nausea and reflux.



If your nausea is severe enough to throw up several times a day, talk to your doctor

You may be suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, an extreme form of morning sickness. Talk to your doctor if you experience:

  • signs of dehydration: dark colored urine or dizziness when standing up
  • repeated vomiting during the day
  • cramps
  • weight loss from 2 to 3 kg.

Anti-nausea diet in pregnancy

Some general advice:

  • Eat a small amount of carbohydrates every half hour. For example: biscuits and crackers, a spoonful of rice, pasta or breakfast cereal, a small banana or other fruit.
  • Eat a small amount of carbohydrates 10 minutes before main meals.
  • Eat smaller but more frequent meals.
  • Choose low-fat foods as they are easier to digest.

To relieve the symptoms of nausea, experts explain that some practical measures should be followed such as:

  • Frequent and not very abundant meals based on dry foods
  • Avoid foods that exacerbate symptoms (e.g. with strong smells)
  • Avoid the consumption of simple sugary and fatty foods
  • Drink a lot, but away from meals and in small sips
  • Do not go to bed immediately after the meal
  • Check the weight

Among foods to be included in the anti-nausea diet remember:

  • dry toast with honey or jam
  • salty crackers and cheese
  • custard
  • pasta with vegetables
  • soups, better if eaten lukewarm and not too hot.

To be avoided and limitedinstead:

  • Fatty or fried foods
  • soups too rich
  • sweet foods too rich in creams and chocolate
  • strong-smelling vegetables
  • coffee
  • tea
  • cacao
  • cola-based beverages
  • spicy foods.
Read also: Nutrition in pregnancy

Breakfast: foods against nausea

In the breakfast of the first months, those in which nausea is more common, we should include some foods such as:

  • Lo ginger is a common home remedy for nausea. Anything from fresh ginger to seasoned ginger, biscuits to simple ginger tea or herbal teas.
  • Some women feel that the lemonade help calm nausea, lemonade is rich in vitamin C, known for its antioxidant properties and able to improve the body's ability to absorb iron from plant-based foods.
  • Icicles: Homemade popsicles are an excellent base for an anti-nausea breakfast, just make them with healthy ingredients like ginger, lemon, yogurt and fruit and they are handy because we always keep them on hand during the day where nausea occurs.
  • Yogurt: yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and can help neutralize stomach acids.
  • Watermelon: it is another home remedy for nausea, it is a very low calorie food but rich in water so it promotes proper hydration.

References

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  • American Pregnancy

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