I have long believed that there are health benefits for people who reduce the amount of meat that they eat but a recent study demonstrated even more clearly that during pregnancy cholesterol intake should be minimized. Cholesterol is a type of fat that we each make very efficiently in our liver. It also serves as the precursor for some of the most important hormones that we make, including estrogen, testosterone and progesterone. Even during the high production needs of pregnancy however, dietary cholesterol can build up and cause a compromise in blood flow.
A recent study demonstrated that when women ate a low fat diet during pregnancy, they not only reduced their risk of preterm labor but there was an improvement in their baby’s blood flow as well. This suggests that making better food choices during pregnancy may not only reduce the risk of preterm delivery but also give your child a healthier heart and blood vessels. I’m not suggesting you have to completely give up your favorite foods but at least consider reducing your consumption of meat, switch over to reduced fat dairy and take an omega-3 supplement like Expecta LIPIL for a healthier pregnancy.
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