What are 3 healthy habits while pregnant? 1. Consume foods and beverages rich in folate, iron, calcium, and protein. 2. Talk with your health care professional about prenatal supplements (vitamins you may take while pregnant). 3. Eat breakfast every day: Eat foods high in fiber, and drink fluids (particularly water) to avoid constipation.   12 […]

What should a hypertensive patient avoid? If you have high blood pressure, eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains. At the same time, avoid red meat, salt (sodium), and foods and drinks that contain added sugars. These foods can keep your blood pressure elevated.   What foods make high blood pressure worse? […]

Gestational Diabetes Gestational diabetes is hyperglycaemia with blood glucose values above normal but below those diagnostic of diabetes. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy Women with gestational diabetes are at an increased risk of complications during pregnancy and at delivery. These women and possibly their children are also at increased risk of type 2 diabetes in […]