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Why a healthy diet is the biggest priority for you now

Team AckoFeb 25, 2025

At this stage of your pregnancy, what you eat is crucial, since you are the source of essential nutrients for your growing baby. Now is not the time to diet. Diets can harm your baby by depriving them of certain foods. However, it is vital to managing your weight by eating well and keeping active.

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Prioritising Financial Security for Your Growing Family

Firstly, the whole ‘eating for two’ concept is a myth. During pregnancy, you do not need to consume any extra calories for your baby, until the final trimester. At that point, you only need an extra 200 calories. Make sure your diet includes plenty of fruits and vegetables. Avoid high-mercury fish, undercooked or raw fish, undercooked, raw and processed meat, unpasteurized milk, soft cheeses, raw eggs, papaya, pineapple, caffeine, alcohol, raw sprouts, and unwashed produce.

Don't skip breakfast. Expecting mothers who eat breakfast are better able to manage their weight. Opt for sugar-free wholegrain cereals. During pregnancy, breakfast can also help reduce morning sickness by raising your blood sugar levels and is likely to prevent you from overeating during the day. If you are too nauseous, try nibbling some dry toast. Your body needs extra fluids to keep up with the demands of pregnancy. Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Avoid sugary drinks like cola or shop-bought juices with added sugar. Opt for homemade fruit juices instead.

Try eating smaller meals throughout the day. This can prevent nausea, help with indigestion and heartburn, and make you feel more comfortable as your baby grows bigger. Go for slow release foods, which are foods that release their energy slowly, rather than giving you an energy spike, which ends with a crash– for example, sugary foods like cakes or biscuits. Instead, you can try multigrain bread, baked potatoes, or wholemeal pasta.

Prioritising Financial Security for Your Growing Family

Ensuring your family's financial stability is just as important as maintaining a healthy diet throughout pregnancy for the health of your child. A comprehensive health insurance plan safeguards you from unexpected medical expenses, offering peace of mind during challenging times.

Equally crucial is securing your family's financial future through life insurance. You can protect your loved ones' future by choosing the best life insurance plan based on your needs. While a 1 crore life insurance policy, such as whole life, endowment plan, Ulip, etc., offers complete protection, a term insurance plan provides coverage at the lowest cost.

Term insurance provides pure life coverage for a specific period. The sum assured can cover various expenses for your loved ones, including clearing debts, funding children’s education, managing daily living expenses and more, in your absence. When deciding on a policy, an online term plan calculator helps you compare options and choose the best one for your family's needs.

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Why a healthy diet is the biggest priority for you now

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, based on industry experience and secondary sources. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for health or insurance-related decisions. Content is subject to change, refer to current policy wordings for specific ACKO details.

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