Difference between revisions of "Eat a Balanced Vegetarian Diet While Pregnant"
m (Update ref tag) |
m (Text replacement - "[[Category:V" to "[[Category: V") |
||
| (2 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
Many women who are vegetarians wonder whether their diet provides enough nutrients to sustain a healthy pregnancy. Although vegetarian diets are often lower in nutrients essential to having a healthy baby, careful planning and prenatal supplements can help vegetarians maintain a well-balanced diet throughout pregnancy. By consulting a medical professional, following daily recommendations for certain vitamins and nutrients, and increasing calorie intake, you can enjoy a vegetarian diet that is balanced and healthy and can help provide appropriate nutrition for you and your unborn baby.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/vegetarian-diet/art-20046446</ref> | Many women who are vegetarians wonder whether their diet provides enough nutrients to sustain a healthy pregnancy. Although vegetarian diets are often lower in nutrients essential to having a healthy baby, careful planning and prenatal supplements can help vegetarians maintain a well-balanced diet throughout pregnancy. By consulting a medical professional, following daily recommendations for certain vitamins and nutrients, and increasing calorie intake, you can enjoy a vegetarian diet that is balanced and healthy and can help provide appropriate nutrition for you and your unborn baby.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/vegetarian-diet/art-20046446</ref> | ||
| − | [[Category:Vegetarian Health]] | + | [[Category: Vegetarian Health]] |
== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
