StyleNest’s simple post pregnancy diet tips will kick-start new mums back into health.

Over the months of pregnancy you witness your body going through many changes, both rapid and slow, one of which can be weight gain. Some women can see up to a 30lb gain in total, so the idea of than having to lose the extra pounds can be daunting.

Below are some small, steady steps to give you a gentle kick-start to getting back to the health and fitness level you want through realistic and manageable goals.

• Start by thinking about the foods that you are eating, are they healthy? This is important if you are breastfeeding or not.
• The obvious changes are making sure there is plenty of fruit and vegetables in your diet. Eating five portions of fruit or vegetables a day can also help boost energy, which is very much needed in the early stages of parenthood.
• Although it may seem obvious sugary foods should be avoided or cut back on. Unnecessary fats and sugar in takeaways and fast food will not help with weight loss and also can impact energy levels.
• Plan meals ahead as much as possible insuring that you covering 5-a-day.
• Planning ahead can help you control potion size and the amount of snacks you allow each day. Eat breakfast to boost energy levels first thing and set you up for the day, hopefully reducing mid-morning snacking.
• Make sure you drink the recommended amount of water each day, 6 – 8 glasses (this works out to be about six 200ml or eight 150ml glasses)
• Fibre is important. Look for and plan meals that are based on fibre-rich foods. Oats, seeds and grains are ideal sources of this.  Plus try to choice wholegrain where possible as an extra source of fibre, such as rice and bread.

Advice provided by www.kiddicare.com. 



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