How can I get all the nutrients I need without taking in too many calories?

Here are some tips for improving your diet during pregnancy.

To meet your daily caloric needs with foods that provide protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, essential vitamins, and minerals during pregnancy, it is recommended that you eat a variety of foods. Try to consume as few high-calorie, low-nutrient foods as possible, such as sugary drinks, fried foods, and foods with added fats and sugars. By adding nuts, yogurt, a boiled egg, and certain fresh fruits or vegetables to your daily diet, you can get the calories you need for a healthy baby.

Choose foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. For example, choose whole-grain bread or brown rice instead of white bread or white rice, and fresh fruit instead of canned fruit in sugar syrup.

Consume fats, oils, and sweets in moderation. In general, whether during pregnancy or after, it is best to avoid fast food and prefer simple and healthy meals.

Dr. Panagiotis Polyzos MD PhD MSc

Obstetrician Gynaecologist
Doctor of Medicine, University of Athens Medical School

Panagiotis Polyzos, Gynaecologist Obstetrician, is active at the Institute of Life - IVF Unit of Iaso Maternity Hospital.