At this time of the year copious meals are the order of the day. The New Year's Eve dinner, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Noseque meal and nosecorn farewell ... Although it is a general recommendation, pregnant women should be more careful with excess Christmas meals to avoid digestive discomfort.
The action of hormones, added to the fact that the size of the uterus compresses the digestive organs and the tendency to acidity causes pregnant women a slower and heavier digestion.
In addition to discomfort, it is recommended to eat moderately to avoid excessive weight gain. In a normal dinner any month of the year we can ingest an average of 800 calories, but at Christmas the figure can reach up to 2,000 calories, approximately. Experts warn that between 15 and 20 days can be increased between 2 and 3 kilos.
To prevent digestive disorders and keep weight gain at bay, there are some tips to keep in mind to control excesses at Christmas meals.
Avoid too abundant meals. It is not necessary to eat as if it were the last dinner; Limit quantities.
Eat slowly and chew food slowly.
Prefer low-fat foods, avoid over-spicy or salty foods and limit sugary ones.
If possible, plan the menu yourself. It includes tasty but healthy dishes, such as salads, vegetables, grilled or grilled meats. If it is not possible, choose the lighter dishes.
Choose less fatty meats such as turkey, chicken or fish before others such as lamb; They are easier to digest.
As for alcohol, a Health campaign already warned about the risks of alcohol in pregnancy. It is often thought that "Total for a drink, nothing happens". But the recommendation is not to drink a drop of alcohol during pregnancy.
Get up from the table between plates to facilitate digestion.
At the end of the meal, a digestive infusion such as chamomile or anise is better than coffee.
If you are going to take a nap or sleep at night, allow at least two hours to go to bed after the meal.
