Brewer S Daily Diet During Pregnancy

Dr. Janelle Perkins

1280 S. Main Street, Ste. 102

Grapevine, TX 76051

(817) 251-9828

Brewer’s Daily Diet During Pregnancy

Thomas Brewer, MD, Reprinted with permission from Metabolic Toxemia of Late Pregnancy

 2 Eggs (preferably Organic)

 6 servings of Protein:

• Wild-caught fish, liver, chicken (free-range when possible), lean beef, lamb/pork, any kind of cheese…NO SOY until fermented. Also included: beans, whole grains, nuts, seeds, non-starchy vegetables.

 4 servings of Dairy (1 cup each): Whole Organic Milk, buttermilk, Yogurt (Greek or good quality Organic brand like Stonyfield Farm, etc). For cheese: 1.25 ounces is a serving.

• For Milk Sensitive Patients: 2 calcium replacements for each serving missed: almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, brazil nuts, broccoli, molasses, wheat germ, etc. Can increase Calcium Lactate dosage if necessary.

 2 servings of fresh, dark green, leafy vegetables: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, spinach, romaine lettuce (avg. exchange is ½ to 1 cup)

 5 servings of whole grain bread and fruits: an average exchange is 1 slice of NON-Enriched whole grain/sprouted bread, ½ cup cereal (Kashi Brand or granola), whole wheat/buckwheat pasta brown/basmati rice, and ½ piece of fruit. Concentrate on berries as they are lower on Glycemic Index.

 2 servings of Vitamin C foods: orange, grapefruit, peppers (red, bell, other), tomato, cantaloupe, red potato, cabbage, cauliflower. Avg. exchange is 1 fruit or ½ cup.

 5 servings of GOOD fats & oils: 1 tablespoon BUTTER, Oil: Avocado, Olive, Sesame, Coconut, etc), Real Mayonnaise.

 1 serving Vitamin A food: carrots, peaches, sweet potato, cantaloupe, apricots.

 Drink to thirst: Summer, drink a GALLON…aim for ¾ gallon otherwise unless during workouts/exercise/activity. Dryer climates, drink MORE.

 Salt to taste: SEA SALT or Celtic Sea Salt “Real Salt” brand or other quality Sea Salt. Sprinkle in H20 throughout day to stay hydrated and lower swelling. Avoid Morton’s or other bleached out salts.

 Liver (4 oz) once a week.

This diet can be adapted for vegetarians or those who avoid much meat by using complementary protein at one meal. Choose to eat 2 plant proteins at the same time, such a brown rice and beans (try roasting the rice to make a complete protein), or to eat some animal protein along with plant protein, such a eggs, cheese or Organic Milk. Avoid SOY milk/cheese, etc. Miso, soy sauce, edamame, or Tofu are okay in moderation. Rice or Almond milk can be substituted for lactose intolerant individuals.