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South Beach diet pregnancy
and breast feeding should start directly with phase 2.
During pregnancy, women need more calories and essential nutrients
for the normal development of the baby and for their own body. The
baby needs a wide variety of foods in order to get the essential substances
so that all tissues and organs develop properly.
Be aware: The folic acid which is fundamental for the baby, is
needed starting with the very first days of formation, so it would
be ideal to get folic acid prior to getting pregnant.
Women are anxious to get back in shape after childbirth but they
should wait at least two months postpartum to go on a diet (the
ideal would be to wait until your baby starts to eat solid food).
A breast feeding mother should also get a balanced and adequate
nutrition to ensure a optimum nutritive milk supply for her baby
and to avoid her own body resource depletion.
A low-carbs diet determines a rapid weight loss, which is not advisable
for a breastfeeding mother, at least not the loss resulting after
Phase 1. The weight loss should be slower, the diet should contain
more fruits and starchy vegetables.
South Beach Diet and Breast Feeding
Dr.Arthur Agatston recommends a modification to the meal plans in
South Beach diet breast feeding — three cups of 1% or fat-free
milk should be added daily. South Beach diet pregnancy and breast
feeding diet should start directly with Phase 2, as it is more liberal
than Phase 1, but don't expect to obtain a spectacular weight loss.
During Phase 2 you will eat all the foods recommended in Phase
1 and healthy carbs from foods such as whole grain breads, cereals,
fruits, dairy products, vegetables and legumes.
South Beach Diet And Pregnancy - Tips
- Make sure the calories intake is sufficient (not less than 1800/a
day).
- Keep an eye on your milk supply watching your baby's weight gain.
- Lay off refined sugar and flour. Instead, use unrefined starches
— real whole-grain flour, pastas and breads.
- Have regular meals and snacks whenever you get hungry.
- Eat a variety of foods from each food group.
- Check with your doctor the possibility of a strong multivitamin
supplement, and some extra vitamin C.
- Drink enough water to avoid dehydration, and make sure it is good
water, that is, deep-well spring.
- Avoid hydrogenated fats and frying — unless you use a wok.
- Avoid all alcoholic beverages, including beer.
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