When it comes to diet after pregnancy every mother is eager to realize a healthy diet concerning her baby as well as to lose some weight. This must not be a balancing act when you know the most important points regarding diet after pregnancy. In this quiz you will find three key questions you should be able to answer correctly if you are interested in performing a healthy and well balanced post pregnancy diet. First I will give you these three questions and then I will provide you with an analysis of the correct answer. So, let's start with an important general question:

Should I avoid spicy and greasy food in my diet after pregnancy?

a) No, spicy and greasy food products assist my metabolic rate

b) Yes, avoiding spicy and greasy food products is recommended concerning morning sickness nausea

c) No, spicy and greasy food products are important to soften morning sickness nausea

The correct answer is B! Avoiding spicy and greasy food products help you to decrease morning sickness nausea. The reason for morning sickness or a feeling of nausea is that after pregnancy certain hormones take a little time to for your body to get rid of.

Should I rather eat 5 smaller meals per day than the usual 3?

a) Yes, eating 5 smaller meals per day have two main benefits regarding diet after pregnancy

b) No, eating 3 meals per day is optimal for me and my baby

c) It depends on my metabolic rate

The correct answer is A! Eating 5 smaller meals per day has two main benefits. First, by eating 5 smaller portions per day your metabolic rate is increased. An increased metabolic rate results in burning more calories. Secondly, eating 5 smaller meals per day will helps you breastfeeding your baby. Your body would need energy to produce enough milk for the baby - eating more frequently ensures this.

Should I eat fiber-rich food products during the diet after pregnancy?

a) No, you should avoid fiber-rich food during the diet after pregnancy. It will result in an upset stomach.

b) Yes, fiber-rich food products have positive effects on your digestive system

c) It doesn't make any difference whether or not to eat fiber-rich food

The correct answer is B! Eating fiber-rich food products have positive effects to your digestive system, to be more precise to your intestinal tract. Good options are: fresh vegetables, salads, fruits like mango or apple, granola and whole grains.

I hope you had at least 2 correct answers - and also have learned a few things you will implement in your diet after pregnancy. Especially to eat fiber-rich food products, eat 5 times per day and avoid spicy and greasy food products are important points. Here are some good options of food products: vegetables, salad with a low calorie dressing, low fat quark, low fat meat, fish, potatoes, noodles and oat flakes. In addition you should drink a lot of water every day - at least 3 liters. As a matter of fact there is more information about post pregnancy diet; especially information about how to lose weight smoothly. By putting the information provided in this article into practice, though, you will be able to perform a healthy and well balanced diet after pregnancy.

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