The mother's diet during pregnancy has a direct impact on the child's health and development. A recent research has revealed that adopting a western diet during pregnancy has a bad effect on the health of the baby growing in the womb.

The mother's diet during pregnancy has a direct impact on the child's health and development. A recent research has revealed that adopting a Western diet during pregnancy can increase the risk of autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the unborn baby. In this research, more than 60,000 mother-child pairs were studied, in which it was found that the risk of neuro-developmental disorders increases up to two times in the babies of women consuming a Western diet.

This study conducted by the University of Copenhagen and the Danish Pediatric Asthma Center in Denmark found that children of women who consumed a Western diet in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy had a 66% higher risk of ADHD and a 122% higher risk of autism. According to the researchers, this is because the child's brain develops rapidly in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy and the mother's diet has a profound effect on it.

What is the Western diet and why is it dangerous?

The Western diet is often also called the Standard American diet. It contains high amounts of processed food, red meat, refined carbs, sugary drinks and unhealthy fats. This diet may look convenient and tasty, but it is extremely dangerous for health. The sugar and refined carbohydrates present in the Western diet increase blood sugar rapidly, increasing the risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Apart from this, the saturated and trans fats present in fast food increase inflammation in the body, which also increases the risk of heart diseases. Researchers say that the Western diet lacks essential nutrients, which has a negative impact on the child's brain and neurological development.

Keep these things in mind during pregnancy

* Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains, which are rich in fiber and improve digestion.

*  Stay away from packaged snacks, frozen food and sugary drinks, as these can harm the baby's development.

*  Consume omega-3 fatty acids (walnuts, flaxseeds, fish) for brain development.

*  Make it a habit to drink water and healthy drinks so that the body remains hydrated.

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