We give you a list of foods that might interfere with your body's healing process.
A miscarriage is one of the most terrible experiences in life for a woman. But still, life sometimes can be cruel and confront you with situations you would feel are impossible to get out of.
Still, as they say, life has to go on and no matter how low you feel, one has to eventually gather strength and brace themselves for the situation.
'While you may think that the loss is more emotionally draining for you, the fact is that it is also equally physically draining. And you need to take good care of yourself to help your body recover from this big loss.
Good and healthy eating practices will go a long way in ensuring that you have a speedy recovery. So, here we give you a list of food item that may interfere with your body's healing process.
Try and include all the healthy foods in your diet and eliminate the following from your dining table.
1.Starch and low-fiber food
Refined food such as rice, noodles, pasta and even egg has a high glycemic index. These foods cause blood sugar to rise rapidly and then lead to an instant crash of energy.
On the other hand, fiber-rich foods such as oats, yam etc. as these complex carbohydrates give your body sustained energy.
2. Dairy products
Meat and dairy products are notorious for having saturated fat that causes inflammation in the body. Remember it is not only the time to restore your body of the loss it suffered but also to nourish it for carrying out future healthy pregnancy.
It is highly recommended to have a diet rich in Omega3 fatty acids that are found in freshwater fish, beans, and lean meats.
3. Foods containing trans fats
Sometimes when you are feeling depressed it seems easier to curb your hunger pangs with easy foods such as cookies or pizzas. But remember that this is the worst nourishment that you can give to your body.
These food are rich in trans fat, a process that involves adding hydrogen to vegetable oil. So it is better to substitute these unhealthy foods with other options such as boiled sweet potato, baked green peas or popcorn.