Pregnancy is the wonderful journey towards motherhood. During this time many women want to know about what they should be eating so that their baby grows healthy inside. Let me reveal some secrets. Actually there is no such magical food available. Just eating the healthy food is what is important , and remember you should not eat for two rather you should eat twice as much healthy.

How much calories does pregnancy actually demand?

In the first trimester of pregnancy, you do not need any extra calories.
In the second trimester, you usually need about 340 extra calories
In the last trimester, you may need around 450 extra calories per day.

We all know that a balanced diet includes – plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats. But there are some nutrients that are essential during pregnancy.

Don’t worry you don’t need to have a special diet for vaccination. but need to take healthy diet before and after vaccination.

As we are all getting eligible to get covid vacaccine . its time to focus on diet and healthy lifestyle , as covid cases are increasing day by day.. taking plently of fluids is important staying adequately hydrated before and after getting the COVID vaccine is extremely important. “Not only does everything in the body work better in a well hydrated state, but some with needle phobia and fainting history will do a lot better if they show up hydrated,”.also encourages consumption of foods like fruits, vegetables, and broth-based soups to boost the immune system. In general one should eat healthy food before and after vaccine to keep up our immunity strong. eating mostly whole foods like fruits and vegetables and fewer processed foods will help your immune system work better in general because of less inflammation in the body. “A healthy diet that is maintained long-term can improve immune responsiveness and help us fight infections better.

“There is no enough research to support that certain foods can make vaccine works more efficiently but after the vaccine we may have possible side effects like low grade fever body pains, chills ,sore arm etc These mean your immune system is working, experts say so having soft food and hydration will help to recover faster and keeps you energetic.”

How ever patients who are known diabetic and hypertension and with any co morbidites may have to check their blood sugar levels and blood pressure before going for vaccination and can follow the diet restrictions as per their disease conditions.

Reach for whole foods and reduce consumption of processed foods all year round, not just when getting the vaccine. All processed foods like chips bakery food items and fast foods are uniquely inflammatory and should be avoided. Instead focus on whole foods like nuts, whole grains , whole legumes , fruit and vegetables, which are noninflammatory foods can also include turmeric ginger garlic etc .These foods are good to incorporate into your diet all the time.

“There is currently no evidence that drinking alcohol will make COVID-19 vaccination less effective. There is also no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe for individuals who consume alcohol.”According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) “Alcohol use can increase the risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome and pneumonia, which are sometimes associated with COVID-19. In general, drinking alcohol weakens your body’s ability to fight infections, increasing the risk of complications and making it harder to get better if you are sick.”

Rest is of utmost importance, especially if you aren’t feeling great after getting vaccinated. But if you’re up for it, Get some form of exercise.

During the pandemic many of us have decreased our activity and time for exercise. I want to remind everyone how important diet and exercise are during this time as well. With vaccination, please wear a mask but get outside when possible and move around and get some exercise.”Exercise is especially important now because it can reduce stress, prevent weight gain, boost the immune system, and improve sleep.Get a good night of sleep the night before your shot.”Your body uses sleep to rebuild its defenses, and chronic sleep deprivation actually depresses your immune system.”

Eating a variety of anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, fatty fish, nuts and seeds is always a good idea but isn’t likely to boost the efficacy of the COVID vaccine or minimize your symptoms afterwards. The most important things to do are get a good night of sleep the night before your vaccine, avoid alcohol the day before and day of the vaccine, and stay hydrated.

Ugadi marks the beginning of the New Era for those living between Kaveri River and Vindhyas. On this auspicious occasion besides celebrating with our beloved ones, we should also emphasize on the fact that a dark cloud is on the horizon: The second wave. With the rise in Covid positive cases every day tells us that the second wave is no longer a Maharashtra-centric phenomenon but all the other states are falling pray of it. With the increase in daily cases beyond the first-wave peak, it indicates that it’s not just a wave but a tsunami to be handled.

Let’s welcome Ugadi with the great hope filled with all the rich flavours of life through out life.

Flavour Sweetness – Jaggery:

Minerals such as iron, selenium, zinc, magnesium and phosphorus make jaggery a great immunity booster, by improving your immunity. Jaggery helps to detoxify or cleanses lungs and liver, thus helps to fight symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and Pneumonia. Iron found in Jaggery helps to increase haemoglobin levels and thus increasing the supply of oxygen to different cells of our body. Jaggery is loaded with antioxidants that prevent free radicle damage and boost resistance against infections.

Flavour Sourness – Tamarind:

Tamarind stimulates metabolism they’re by keep digestive system strong. Good amounts of Vitamin C, antioxidants and the anti-inflammatory properties found in tamarind helps to improve immunity. The flavonoids found in tamarind reduces bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol, thus keeping our heart healthy. Also, the antiseptic properties of tamarind help to fight against germs in the body. Good amounts of magnesium found in tamarind helps in protein synthesis and thus helps our body to fight against corona viruses.

Flavour Spiciness – Green Chillies:

Green chillies are rich in antioxidants and endorphins that boost immunity and increases metabolism. The mucus stimulating effect of capsaicin helps in stimulating mucus membranes of nose and sinuses. Thus, making it beneficial in fighting against common cold and infections. Loaded with vitamin C and beta carotenes makes them great to improve immunity.

Flavour Saltiness – Salt:

Limited usage of salt helps to maintain good hydration levels in the body. Maintaining good hydrations levels is also one of the most prerequisite to fight against corona virus.

Flavour Tanginess – Mango:

Fresh raw mango of this season boosts not only just immunity, but also improves digestion and manages blood pressure. Loaded with essential vitamins such as vitamin A, C, K, B6 and folate provides healing and health benefits. The goodness of vitamin C and A found in raw mango improves immunity and makes hair and skin healthy.

Flavour Bitterness – Neem:

Neem is known for its antioxidant, antifungal and antibacterial properties. By cooling down your body internally, neem also helps to boost immunity. Neem is also known for its blood purifying properties, which clears toxins and impurities from blood and their by strengthening our immune system and ability to fight against infections. The Anti-inflammatory properties of neem helps to improve digestives system.