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What does gestational diabetes mean for my baby?
Eating right is probably the most important thing you can do if you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. The thought of eating right doesn’t sound very hard, but for many pregnant women out there it is one of the hardest things they will have to tackle. The reason for this is many pregnant women feel that being pregnant is a time to give in to your cravings and not worry about weight gain, but sadly this is not true. Even if you have not been diagnosed with gestational diabetes you still want to follow a healthy diet and exercise plan to avoid any unnecessary weight gain.
Once you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes you are going to have to watch everything that you are putting on your plate because just about everything you eat will affect your blood sugar levels, carbohydrates and sugars are the biggest problem. Once you have been diagnosed not only do you have to watch what kind of foods you are eating, you also have to control your portion sizes. With gestational diabetes tracking what you eat and how much you ate is very important as it will help your nutritionist help you!
If you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes here are two sample daily menus that you can follow:
Sample Menu #1:
Breakfast – two eggs, slice of whole wheat toast and a glass of milk or a half glass of orange juice. Butter or jelly can be added to the toast, but only use a small amount and find a jelly made with Stevia rather than Splenda.
Morning Snack – piece of cheese, small glass of milk (if you didn’t have one with breakfast), handful of nuts
Lunch – Salad, use a variety of lettuces, including spinach and romaine. You can add a boiled egg, some chopped chicken/turkey, some tomatoes, cucumbers, and other raw veggies. You can also add a small amount of bacon bits and sunflower seeds.
Afternoon Snack – No more than eight Triscuits and 1 cup of cottage cheese
Dinner – Baked salmon seasoned with garlic and herbs, steamed broccoli, half of a baked potato (can add a small amount of butter), and a small glass of milk
Evening Snack – 1/2 cup plain Cheerios, small glass of milk, 6 ounces of cheese
Sample Menu #2:
Breakfast – Eggs and bacon
Morning Snack – Handful of nuts and a small glass of milk
Lunch – Salad topped with grated cheese, chopped chicken, black olives, and a tablespoon of your favorite dressing
Afternoon Snack – Yogurt (Make sure it is a low card one, which are made just for diabetics), small amount of fruit
Dinner – Grilled steak, cauliflower (or any other vegetable you want), slice of bread, and a small glass of milk
Evening Snack – Cream cheese with a few graham crackers or Wheat Thins with cheddar Cheese slices
These sample menus give you an idea of just how easy it can be to start eating right, it’s just a matter of doing it. If you don’t want to do it for yourself the least you can do is do it for your unborn baby!
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