9 Eating Dos and Don'ts Do Try new fruits and veggies each week to maximize your intake of vitamins…

9 Eating Dos and Don'ts

Do

Try new fruits and veggies each week to maximize your intake of vitamins (brightly colored types pack the most nutrition).

Skip empty-calorie snacks in favor of nutrient-packed mini-meals.

Give in to cravings now and again, as long as you aim for healthy fare the rest of the day.

Take prenatal vitamins, preferably at night when iron is best absorbed.

Follow sound food-safety practices: Wash produce well, cook meats thoroughly, and throw away any questionable leftovers.

Don't

Follow fad diets to slow or limit weight gain.

Give yourself permission to constantly overeat.

Consume alcohol.

Take any extra supplements or vitamins without consulting your doctor.

Eat excessively salty foods; they can cause water retention and block calcium absorption.