My baby is 1 year old and fond of eating soil and does not eat food. What can I do so that he can eat? I am almost giving up.
1. Eat whole foods. Eat foods that are as little processed—and as close to their natural state— as possible, such as whole grains, less processed meats, etc. Generally, these foods are healthier and contain more nutrients.
Eat organic as much as possible.
2. Eat Fresh foods & best fruits and vegetables: Try to eat about half of each meal as fresh produce. If you are eating cooked vegetables or fruit, preparing fresh, local produce is best. Cook with the least possible heat to preserve nutrients.
Eat the (natural) rainbow! Eating a wide variety of colors of food will help ensure you get the variety of nutrients that you and baby need. Make sure that every day you eat foods that are naturally red, orange or yellow, green (leafy) or purple, and white fruits or vegetables.
3. Eat low glycemic. This means eating foods that are less likely to spike your blood sugar and strain your pancreas to make a lot of insulin. These foods can also help you feel full longer. In general, low-glycemic foods will be less processed, have more fiber, and have either more protein or more fat than high-glycemic foods.
Make your food count, and only eat when you are hungry. You only need up to 300 extra calories a day during pregnancy, but you need nutrients for two people. Healthier food choices help you get the nutrition needed without stuffing yourself. Also, eating when you are hungry, and stopping before you are too full will make your body’s job easier by only digesting what you need. Add some regular exercise, and this will help you gain the right amount of weight for you during pregnancy, and make it easier to lose that weight after birth.
3. Take a quality prenatal supplement. No matter how well we eat, there is always the possibility of missing something, so take a good prenatal vitamin as a type of nutritional insurance. Ask your doctor to recommend one
4. Drink water. You and your baby need lots of water: 8-10 glasses a day and more if it is hot or if you exercise. Water helps flush out toxins, ensures there is enough amniotic fluid and blood volume, and can help prevent urinary tract infections and preterm labor. Try keeping a 1-liter bottle with you, and finish it off twice a day. Filtered water tastes better and is healthier, and you can add some lemon or other flavorings to the water, too.
5. Incorporate regular exercises and physical activity like walking, swimming, house work etc.