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Proteins and Pregnancy

Eating egg yolks, lean red meat, fish, poultry, legumes, nuts and cruciferous vegetables during pregnancy helps brain development in baby – Femelife Fertility Prenatal care, also known as antenatal care, is a type of preventive healthcare. What a woman eats and drinks during pregnancy is her baby's main source of nourishment. A diet that lacks key nutrients may negatively affect the baby’s development. Poor eating habits and excess weight gain may also increase the risk of gestational diabetes and pregnancy or birth complications. Taking probiotic supplements during pregnancy may reduce the risk of complications such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, vaginal infections and allergies. The foetal brain goes through several stages of development. During the first trimester, the nerve cells form which later make the brain. During the second trimester, nerve functions start to synchronize and differentiate. The sensory organ also begin developmen
Know About Cholesterol and Heart What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body. Where Cholesterol comes from? Cholesterol occurs naturally in the blood. It stays in a limit. It is essential for the body within normal limits.   If the cholesterol level exceeds normal limits then it causes harmful effects. Liver makes cholesterol in the body. It is present in some foods, such as meat and dairy products. What are the foods that increase   cholesterol levels in blood ? Your body needs some cholesterol to work properly. But if you have too much cholesterol in your blood, there is   a higher risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Eating large amount of saturated fat increases cholesterol levels. This is why it is better to avoid foods     that are high in saturated fats . Foods that are high in cholesterol are: Butter, Ghee, Hard margarines ,Fatty meat and meat products such a