Energy Foods
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It's important to remember that vitamin supplements are not a substitute for a good, healthy diet as they contain only a small propotion of the nutritional benefits available from good food. When you are pregnant, your need for certain foods does increase and even doubles in the case of calcium and vitamin C, however you become more efficient at absorbing nutrients in the digestive system.
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Whilst I cannot overstress, the importance of a varied diet there are actually some ingredients with some very special properties: Foods For Energy 1. Those that release sugars slowly into the bloodstream. These include brown rice, potato, pasta, wholegrain cereals, vegetables and fruit. These give long- lasting energy and avoid sudden changes in blood sugar, which can cause mood swings and poor concentration. Recipe suggestions: 2. High sugar foods like biscuits, cakes and soft drinks. These foods cause a rapid rise in blood sugar. They are perfectly acceptable in small amounts but when given alone, the body can overcompensate to the rapid rise in blood sugar, produce large amounts of insulin and actually cause a dip in blood sugar levels. Recipe suggestion: Power Packed Oat Bars with Cranberries Apricots and Pumpkin Seeds
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