Beware of gaining too much/not gaining enough weight!
Gaining too much weight during a pregnancy will make you susceptible to pregnancy induced hypertension. However, recent trends have been seeing mothers-to-be that are too slim. It is said that not gaining enough weight will result in not only a smaller infant but also makes you susceptible to lifestyle related diseases. In any case, weight control during gestation is very important.
How much weight gain is normal during pregnancy?
The weight a pregnant woman gains until birth mostly consists of the weight of the infant (fetus), placenta, amniotic fluid and blood. A newborn's average weight is approximately 3 kilograms. It is said that a mother-to-be's body stores up necessary nutrients for birth and breastfeeding during pregnancy as well. In recent time, weight gain calculated according to each individual's pre-pregnancy weight seems to be the most ideal.
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Calcium Recipe
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Ingredients (serve 2)
- 120g chicken thigh (skinless)
- 60g shimeji mushrooms
- 60g frozen broccoli
- 50g cut mochi ('rice cake')
- 200ml milk
- 30g melted cheese
- 2 tsp of salad oil
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of pepper
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- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- A pinch of pepper
- 1 tsp consommé granules
How to cook
1. Thaw, drain and cut broccoli in half. Cut the chicken thighs into 2 cm pieces and break up the shimeji mushrooms.
2. In a heatproof bowl, heat the milk and mochi slices in 6 equal portions in a microwave oven (600W) for about 4 minutes, mix with a whisk until smooth, then add <A> and mix to make a sauce.
3. Fry the chicken thighs and shimeji mushrooms in a frying pan with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, add the broccoli and fry briefly. Place in a gratin dish, pour over the sauce from (2), top with cheese and bake in a toaster (1000 W) for 10 minutes until browned.
Notes:
Dairy products are rich in calcium, which is well absorbed, so include them in your meals.
Broccoli also contains calcium, so stock up on frozen.
Microwave mochi and milk instead of butter and flour for a simple, smooth white sauce meal.