Should I use whole grains for pregnant women?

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Smart food choices are the foundation of a scientific nutrition during pregnancy, helping to bring out the best for both mother and baby. Whole grains for pregnant women are an integral part of a pregnancy diet.

1. Why should you add whole grains to pregnant women?

Grains (including whole wheat, barley, oats, corn, rice, etc.) contain many nutrients such as iron, selenium and magnesium. They provide essential carbohydrates the body's main source of energy. They are also a good source of B vitamins with vitamins B1, B2, folic acid (B9) and niacin (B3). These are all necessary ingredients for the development of the fetus. Cereals provide energy for the fetus, helping the placenta to develop.
Whole grains like wholemeal bread and brown rice will contain the most vitamins and nutrients. Most whole grains are also high in fiber. The recommended amount of fiber to supplement for pregnant women during pregnancy is 28g/day to prevent constipation and hemorrhoids during pregnancy.
Experts also recommend that pregnant women consume at least 50% of the grains they eat each day as whole grains. When buying whole grains, read the ingredients on product labels carefully.

2. Whole grain dishes

Here are some good cereal options for pregnant women:
Cooked wheat, oatmeal or barley cereals Instant cereals Corn tortillas Whole wheat bread with raisins Grain hamburgers or buns Cooked brown rice Cooked grains: millet, barley Rice cakes Cooked noodles or pasta Boiled corn Popcorn Pregnant women can get enough of the whole grains their body needs by eating a bowl of cereal cup for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch (2 slices of whole-wheat bread), whole-wheat pasta for dinner.

3. How to add grains to the daily diet of pregnant women

First add a variety of breakfast cereals: Millet, oatmeal and wheat for a hot, healthy breakfast
Besides, popcorn, crackers can also be eaten. whole grain instead of french fries. Eat noodles made from whole grains. For example, Japanese soba noodles are made from buckwheat.
Add cooked barley or another whole grain to soups, waffles, etc. You can also make them into patties, fry or bake to make them easier to eat. Add whole grains to salads or replace flour in some baked goods with whole grain flour.
In addition to whole grains, pregnant women also need to add foods such as fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products to their daily diet.
Implementing and maintaining a healthy diet during pregnancy will help ensure the health of the mother and fetus as well as minimize problems during pregnancy and later.
For more detailed advice on nutrition for pregnant women at each stage, you can ask for advice from nutritionists and obstetricians and gynecologists. At Vinmec International General Hospital, there is a comprehensive Maternity service package, protecting the health of mother and baby during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. With the package maternity package, pregnant women are examined and monitored during pregnancy by experienced doctors, specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and are able to perform all necessary tests and ultrasounds during pregnancy to monitor the progress of pregnancy. development of the baby as well as the health of the mother.

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Reference source: babycenter.com - mayoclinic.org