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    Home » Pregnancy :: Raw Foods :: & Detox?

    Pregnancy :: Raw Foods :: & Detox?

    Me, Juli, while pregnant with my first.

    I was going to write a blog post today on raw foods and detoxing during pregnancy {which I wouldn't normally recommend} but came across this wonderful article {Q & A} outlining in much more detail, the things to avoid and things to include when "detoxing" or going "clean" while pregnant!

    Thanks RAW DIVAS! 

    Remember, including any of these principles will only be beneficial for you and baby! There is no pressure or need to go 100% to reap some benefits. Do what you can, at your own pace. Don't feel the need to "give up" on trying just because you're not doing it at the highest level. 

    Read on...

    Tera,
    Last week I found out that I am pregnant, and I am not sure that it is safe to continue 
    [the detox program].  All of my supplements say not to take if pregnant.  What should I do?
    Crystal

    Hi Chrystal,

    Congratulations on your pregnancy.

    You’ve given your baby a good start by cleaning up your diet and providing a rich source of nutrition during the program so far.

    While intense cleansing is not recommended during pregnancy, there are many principles and practices of the 6-week detox that you can continue and that will help you to deliver a healthy baby.

    Here are some guidelines:

    1- Avoid undereating.  Now’s not the time to drop unwanted pounds.

    2- Avoid intense cleanse days – juice  or water fasts are not a good idea during pregnancy, but continuing to drink lots of fresh veggie juice and green smoothies  is a great way to provide nutrition for your baby and for you.

    3- Avoid strong detox herbs and supplements and anything that stimulates intestinal movement —i.e. intestinal movement, intestinal draw.  I’ve listed all the things to stop down below.

    4- Use the general menu guidelines and supplement your diet with slightly more fat – i.e. larger servings of chia, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds (excellent due to your higher need for zinc), along with soaked almonds, avocado, and coconut – this will slow the detox and provide fuel for your growing baby.  Limit yourself to only one smoothie as one of your meals per day, unless you have nausea or indigestion, so that you keep up your calorie needs.

    5- Continue to exercise, engage in emotional detox, stay hydrated, and eat lots of greens.

    Here are the things that are safe to continue:

    1- Smoothies

    2- Juices

    3- The “foods to avoid” list

    4- The “foods that enhance detox” list  – the actual foods available in the grocery store..not things like licorice

    5- Slippery elm

    6- Vitamineral green

    7- Blue green algae

    8- Sun warrior or warrior food protein powder

    9- Glutamine

    10- Probiotics

    11- Enzymes

    12- Marshmallow

    13- Chia and all the rest of the omega 3 fats

    14- Spirulina

    15- Chlorella

    16- Quercitin

    17- Pomegranate or any other fruit powders

    Herbs and culinary herbs in the 6-week detox HELPFUL during pregnancy, especially during the early stages:

    1- Burdock Root – has a high concentration of vitamins and minerals and is a liver booster

    2- Chamomile – lifts the spirits and calms the nerves, used for digestive disorders during pregnancy, is combined with ginger to help morning sickness, and has a high calcium content as well as an anti-inflammatory aid

    3- Dandelion – greens and root – a high source of vitamins and minerals, aids digestion, nourishes and tones the system, diuretic, useful for fatigue and exhaustion, liver booster

    4- Ginger Root – used for morning sickness and digestive problems, safe during pregnancy for treating colds, sore throats, and congestion

    5- Kelp – high in vitamins and minerals, aids thyroid

    6- Nettle Leaf – rich in many vitamins and minerals, especially iron, so it is very useful for those suffering from chronic fatigue and exhaustion due to low iron, aids in enriching and stimulating flow of milk; good for use throughout all stages of the pregnancy

    7- Spirulina – high in vitamins and nutrients

    Things to stop:

    1- Intestinal draw

    2- Intestinal movement

    3- Parasite cleanse

    4- Earth

    5- Ultraclear products

    6- Aloe

    7- Any other intestinal stimulants

    8- Enemas

    A general “Avoid during Pregnancy “ and “Limit”  list:

    http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/isitsafeto/herb&drugchart/

    We hope you feel comfortable moving forward on a stable and healthy path as you enjoy the excitement of your pregnancy!

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    1. tubal reversal

      April 05, 2010 at 3:21 pm

      I appreciate the post and found it informative for pregnant women, Specially what I like in this post is guidelines, things that are safe to continue, Herbs and culinary herbs in the 6-week detox HELPFUL during pregnancy, especially during the early stages. Here I would like to share information about tubal reversal, tubal reversal is a procedure which gives woman a chance to pregnant again. http://www.mybabydoc.com is all about tubal reversal. Thanks.

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    2. Pregnancy week by week

      August 13, 2010 at 11:19 am

      The raw food diet is a diet based on plant foods and raw state, such as fruits and vegetables, sprouts, seeds, nuts, grains, beans, nuts, dried fruit and seaweed. Reheat food to above 116 degrees F is believed to destroy enzymes in food that can help with digestion and absorption of food. The kitchen is believed to decrease the nutritional value and life force "of food.
      Thanks
      Pregnancy week by week

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    3. Shirley Grace

      August 25, 2010 at 4:09 pm

      Great resource. A lot of pregnant women have asked me about this issue so I've been looking for something to share it to them. Glad to have stumbled here.

      Shirley Grace
      http://pregg.net

      Reply

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