Actress Devolina Bhattacharjee gave up non-veg during pregnancy, said- ‘I feel like vomiting just by looking at it’

What non veg food should be eaten

A few years ago, the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy issued guidelines prohibiting non-vegetarian food during pregnancy. On this, doctors have said that protein is very important for a pregnant woman and non-vegetarian food contains high amounts of protein. A pregnant woman can eat anything of her choice, if she is not allergic to that food.

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how to eat non veg

According to doctors, pregnant women can eat non-vegetarian food but meat should be cooked properly. Chicken should be avoided during pregnancy as there is a risk of getting flu. The diet of a pregnant woman should be prepared on the basis of her medical history.

What do experts say

Ishwar N Acharya, director of the Centre Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy, said that non-vegetarian food should be avoided during pregnancy as it is a common principle in naturopathy. Pregnant women should read about great personalities, do meditation and yoga to keep themselves calm during these days.

Disadvantages of eating non-veg during pregnancy

It is said that non-vegetarian food is healthy but the truth is that animal based protein has some disadvantages too. It has a very high calorie content which increases the risk of weight gain during pregnancy. It also has a lot of cholesterol which can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

What problems might occur

Pregnant women may have diarrhea, bloating and many digestive problems. For this reason, pregnant women should avoid eating non-vegetarian food. If you feel like eating non-vegetarian food, then you must ask your doctor once. Only he/she will be able to tell you whether non-veg is good for you and your baby or not. Do not eat non-veg or anything in large quantities.