Question 1

what is best to eat during pregnancy?

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Healthy stuff!: A healthy, well-balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables and the proper amount of grains and protein is best for pregnancy.  Best wishes!

Question 2

can you eat chocolate during pregnancy?

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Of course!: Just do not carry it to excess (as with all things!). There is some caffeine / stimulant properties in it, but usually this is not a factor in reasonable serving sizes. Ask your OB if any specific concerns.

Question 3

is it okay to eat maracuya during pregnancy?

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Herbs are drugs!: Maracuya is also called passionflower. The fruit and above ground parts of this vine are being used as herbal medicines. It works as pain-, anxiety-, and spasm reliever, besides many others. In general the fruit is felt to be safe for consumption, however no specific data exists for eating the fruit during pregnancy. Eat only small amounts and avoid higher doses, part of "herbs are drugs" caution!

Question 4

what food should i not eat during pregnancy?

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Junk food: Junk food is defined as none nutritional food that can offer little or no value to a growing fetus. Food from the four basic food groups concentrating on fruit and vegetables is a preferable.

Question 5

is it okay to eat hot chips during pregnancy?

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Odd question: Hi. I must be missing something. Hot chips as in potato chips or French fries? Yes, of course it's OK. I'd stay away from hot paint chips and hot cow chips, however...indigestion and bad breath.

Question 6

is mash good to eat during a pregnancy and why?

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Mashed potatoes?: Yes. Be careful about butter and fats. Try sweet potatoes - would be better.

Question 7

could you eat the seeds in kiwi during pregnancy?

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Yes: I've never heard that there is anything wrong with eating kiwi in pregnancy. Healthy and safe.

Question 8

are chips and salsa good to eat during pregnancy?

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No too salty: And too much carbs u can have a few in moderation.

Question 9

is it important to eat more fat during pregnancy?

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No: Eat a healthy diet largely plant-based, with very littel processed foods.  Fat is important but assuming you are at ideal body weight you do not need to increase fat consumption.  Focus on healhty fats, from plant sources over animal sources.

Question 10

what and how much to eat during 5th month of pregnancy?

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A normal amount: U should not be gaining more than 1 lb a week.

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