Christmas feasts take their toll. The extra kilos and digestive discomfort are the order of the day, especially during pregnancy when digestions become slower and heavier.
The hormones, coupled with the size of the uterus compresses the stomach, are responsible for the main digestive problems in pregnancy like heartburn, constipation, gas, discomfort and a feeling of stomach heaviness. Let's give then seven tips that will help you recover from Christmas excesses.
Increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables: They are a healthy alternative that will help you compensate for the ornate Christmas dishes. They contain fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that will fill you with energy and help you regulate the intestinal transit after the eaters.
Makes six meals a day: He prefers to eat small portions several times a day instead of making only two copious meals. Make lighter and earlier dinners to avoid going to bed with a feeling of heaviness.
In Babies and more The 24 most recommended foods during pregnancy but which are always beneficialChoose healthy snacks: for mid-morning and snack choose healthy and nutritious snacks based on fruits, vegetables, cereals and nuts. Here are some healthy pecking recipes for meals between meals.
Plan healthy menus: Prepare light dishes with salads, vegetables, grilled or grilled meats. He prefers less fatty meats such as turkey, chicken or fish rather than heavier ones such as pork or lamb.
move on: The exercise will help you not only get rid of a few extra pounds but mainly to feel active and recover energy. Take walks at least an hour a day.
Drink enough water: staying well hydrated is essential to regulate the processes of our body, including digestion. It is recommended to consume about two liters of water a day during pregnancy, including infusions other drinks and the water contained in food. You don't have to force it either, but don't forget to drink enough water.
Say goodbye until next year of nougat, marzipan, polvorones, roscones and other Christmas sweets.
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