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Eating for Energy
How to Overcome Exhaustion During Pregnancy
By Melissa Granberry
Pregnancy brings a long list of emotions: excitement, joy, anticipation. But perhaps the most overwhelming feeling will be exhaustion! Not only are you the sole provider of nourishment for another human being, you are also absorbed with work, family and, of course, preparing an adorable nursery for your little one to enjoy.
How can you boost your energy and keep exhaustion at bay? According to Kim Hohol, a dietitian with CIGNA Medical Group in Phoenix, Ariz., the answer is consuming an adequate amount of calories from nutritious foods each day. "Make sure the foods you eat during pregnancy are as nutrient dense as possible," Hohol says.
Unfortunately, "adequate calories" does not mean chocolate chip cookies or candy bars. "The calories from snack foods are not utilized as well for an energy source," Hohol says.
There's no need to cut out sweets altogether; just practice moderation. "I am not much of a junk food person normally, but once pregnant I found myself eating a dessert every evening," says Carrie Wakefield from Lake Worth, Fla. "Whether it was a small bowl of ice cream or a cup of pudding, I just craved an item to satisfy that need for something sweet."
With each meal, try to eat a variety of foods. Hohol suggests having your meals consist of fruits and vegetables, some starches and three ounces of meat. Four servings of milk or yogurt should also be consumed each day. She suggests drinking 1 percent milk because it gives you a small amount of fat. "The fat gives you the sensation of fullness," Hohol says.
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