Pregnancy diet and Nutrition 101: Carbs—Yay or Nay?
What a woman eats and drinks during pregnancy is her baby's main source of nourishment. So, experts recommend that a mother-to-be choose a variety of healthy food and beverages to provide the important nutrients a baby needs for growth and development. For the next nine months, you'll need to consume about 300 more calories per day than you did before you became pregnant. After all, your body is going through big changes, and you will need a full dose of nutrients to help with your baby’s growth and development. However, when it comes to this topic, most, if not all, still have this question: do I need carbs to keep me and my baby healthy? As one of the most delicate time in your life, you can’t just eat everything you want. But studies [i] [ii] shows that carbohydrates should remain in your diet. Despite gaining a bad reputation, thanks to the popularity of low-carb diets in recent years, this nutrient remains a big source of energy. Starchy fo...