#AskTheExpert session with Phyllis Choong, certified trainer from Confinement Angels

🌟 Exciting Announcement! Join me, Phyllis Choong, certified trainer from Confinement Angels, for a vital #AskTheExpert session on theAsianparent app! 🎉 📣 Topic: "How Should My Diet Be During Confinement?" 🗓️ Date: 3rd August 2023 , Thursday 🕒 Time: 8pm to 9pm 🌸 The postpartum period, known as Confinement, is a sacred time of recovery and rejuvenation for new mothers. It is essential to prioritize your physical and emotional well-being during this transformative phase. 💕 That's why I am thrilled to invite you to a session where we will delve into the significance of ‘Diet During Confinement’ and provide you with valuable insights and practical tips to nourish your body and support your recovery. Send your questions on a range of confinement topics, including: 1️⃣ Understanding the significance of a balanced diet 2️⃣ Essential nutrients for postpartum recovery and healing 3️⃣ Meal planning and recipe ideas for a nourishing confinement diet 4️⃣ Traditional practices and their benefits 🔔 Save the date and mark your calendars for this invaluable session. Warm regards, Phyllis Choong, Certified trainer from Confinement Angels

#AskTheExpert session with Phyllis Choong, certified trainer from Confinement Angels
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My sister has certain dietary preferences and restrictions. How can we tailor the postpartum diet to suit her needs while ensuring it meets the necessary nutritional requirements?

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Hi as I cannot confirm what is your sister dietary preference so I share with you the confinement diet tips for diabetes mum. Dietary to follow for gestational diabetes: 1. Cut sugar 2. Low carbs intake & choose complex carbs 3. Eat more protein 4. Eat healthy fats like from olive oil, nuts, omega-3 5. Load up fibre aka vegetables 6. Food pairing i.e. eat a balanced diet comprise of vegetables, protein, fats and carbs during a meal. Never eat carbs on its own 7. Eat small frequent meals Confinement meal serving if you have Gestational Diabetes: 1. Practice less sugar cooking 2. Serve lean protein from fish, chicken, pork, tofu or egg for EACH meal 3. Use olive oil & black sesame oil only in our cooking 4. Serve vegetables for each meal 5. Serve each meal which is balanced with appropriate amount of fibre, protein & carbs