What to eat after abortion? What to avoid after abortion?

Ensure to have ample of proteins like fish, meat, eggs, beans, and dairy products. Consumption of high proteins reduces the risk of anemia and depression linked with abortion. Proteins are essential for a better recovery and are needed for new blood cell formation. #1 Proteins

Some excellent source of dietary fiber and many necessary nutrients are brown rice, cereals, and whole wheat bread. Many cereals and flours can prevent any deficiencies. Grains are excellent choice to have after abortion. #2 Grains

4-5 servings each day of vegetables and fruits are necessary for best health and are an excellent source of necessary nutrients that are needed for a speedy recovery. Add vegetables and fruits to your daily meals. #3 Vegetable and fruits

Heavy bleeding is usually linked with an abortion and this blood loss can result in anemia. Iron rich foods like seeds, spinach, beans, meat, seafood, dairy products, and soy products prevent anemia (tiredness, feeling of fatigue and weakness). Iron rich foods prevent anemia. #4 Iron Rich foods

Pregnancy can reduce the amount of calcium present in the body and loss calcium deficiency is common after a pregnancy. Seafood, milk, soy, green leafy vegetables, and dairy products are excellent source of calcium and must be a part of your diet. #5 Calcium Rich foods loss calcium deficiency is common after a pregnancy.

However, you should avoid having sugars and refined carbohydrates such as white sugar, white rice, pasta, and other such food and drinks made from white flour. They result into rapid fluctuations in blood glucose levels and have poor nutritional value. #1 Low fiber starches refined carbohydrates result into rapid increase in blood glucose levels.

Cakes, pastries, carbonated beverages, candies and other sweet treats have a very high glycemic index, hence must be avoided. These can cause very quick fluctuations in blood sugar levels. #2 Sweets Sweets may cause very quick fluctuations in blood sugar levels.

Inflammation can result to pain and can delay recovery. Foods like fried food, fatty meat, and full cream dairy products can cause inflammation and must be avoided. #3 Fatty milk and meats Fatty milk and meats cause inflammation

Post abortion, the body requires lot of nutrients and junk food is very poor source. You should avoid carving burger or pizza, and even if you have it eat some healthy options as well. #4 Junk food Junk foods are very poor source

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