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Ah, pregnancy. It's a time some of us might use as an excuse to splurge
on all the foods we denied ourselves before: Haagen Dasz, anyone? But a
healthy pregnancy diet is about balance, and if you follow some general guidelines and learn about pregnancy nutrition, you can fit in those sumptuous treats and maintain a healthy pregnant body.
Get tips on quick, easy cooking, make-ahead meals, and healthy snacking, plus recipes and ideas for keeping kitchen life simple, getting good nutrients, and dealing with pregnancy symptoms by making good food choices. If you have great tips, recipes, and ideas to share, why not sign up to be a Foodie Mama contributor? Join a great community, learn about food, and share what you know. Get plenty of ideas from the articles below.
Pregnancy Diet editor: Annie Mueller
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Pregnancy Diet
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Written by Annie Mueller
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 Fish is a great source of protein and fatty acids that your body needs. Of course, you have to watch what kind of fish you eat and how much due to the levels of mercury that fish might contain. Use this guide to choose the safest types of fish and learn quick, simple cooking methods.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 25 May 2009 )
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Pregnancy Diet
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Written by Annie Mueller
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 I've gotten in trouble a few times with my midwife because of high
ketones during my prenatal visits. Nope, that's not a new kind of
ringtone. Ketones are indicators of the body having to burn stored fat.
That doesn't sound bad up front, but for a pregnant woman, it's not a
good thing.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 04 February 2009 )
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Pregnancy Diet
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Written by Annie Mueller
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The original recipe came from Smitten Kitchen. I've tweaked it to fit both my energy level (simplifying a few preparatory steps) and whatever ingredients I have on hand. The last thing I want to do is run to the grocery store for that one item I don't have for a recipe.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 22 January 2009 )
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Pregnancy Diet
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Written by Annie Mueller
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Herbs are a gentle, natural treatment that can help you calm down, relieve stress, reduce muscle tension, clear up congestion, ease nausea, and get to sleep. Herbs are also very powerful, however, and some can cause adverse reactions (such as uterine contractions) during pregnancy. The herbs and tea combinations listed below are safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding:
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 26 November 2008 )
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Pregnancy Diet
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Written by Annie Mueller
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I'm not usually big on sweets, though I do crave more sugar during pregnancy. I like lots of fruit and yogurt and Snickers. To keep myself from binging on the sweet stuff under the guise of "I need something to snack on so the baby doesn't get hungry," I try to keep lots of good, non-sweet snack options on hand. That way I have a choice. I can enjoy a sweet snack, like an apple with caramel dip and some yogurt and granola, and when the next snack attack hits I can forego the sweet and still be satisfied. Let's view the options.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 26 November 2008 )
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Pregnancy Diet
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Written by Annie Mueller
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Sometimes you crave sweet stuff, and
that's fine. But don't give in to the pregnancy urges that tell you
to consume the entire carton of ice cream or package of Oreos. You're
not helping yourself out at all. Sweet food won't kill you if eaten
in reasonable amounts, so have a little bit of what you crave. Then
help yourself to one of these better for you sweet snack options.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 12 November 2008 )
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Pregnancy Diet
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Written by Annie Mueller
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There are many nutritional and diet
advice books that recommend eating several smaller meals throughout
the day rather than two or three heavy meals. The theory is that
doing so keeps your energy and your metabolism at a higher level,
rather than loading your body down with a heavy load of food to work
through and creating up and down energy and metabolic cycles as your
digestive system processes it all.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 10 November 2008 )
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Pregnancy Diet
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Written by Annie Mueller
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Stop, take a deep breath, and
relax. Nutrition during pregnancy really isn't that complicated. This
article will walk with you, step-by-step, through the nutritional
needs your body and your baby have during pregnancy. You can eat
well, get what you need, and still keep your sanity. Let's take a
look.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 10 November 2008 )
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Feeding by Age 
Fish is a great source of lean protein during pregnancy. If you're not sure what kinds are safe to eat, read this 
