What should my pregnant girl friend be eating in the 3rd tri-mester?

Healthy natural food: A woman should eat healthy, natural foods before, during, & after pregnancy. Healthy usually means low in fat (especially low in animal fats), a moderate amount of protein, & a moderate amount of whole grain carbohydrates (but very little sugar). Natural means unprocessed, with little salt, sauces, or preservatives. Salt may make a person retain water & get swollen. Hot sauce may worsen heartburn.

Balance: The key with nutrition in al stages of pregnancy is good balanced nutrition. There is not any one food to specifically eat, try to avoid high fat and sugar foods and get plenty of water and fiber