Food cravings are sudden urges to eat a certain type of food and they are real experience and affect women especially during pregnancy. It differ from day to day.
Do not be surprised when the food you had to have yesterday repulses you today. Sometimes you might ask from your hubby to have chocolates cakes, or gems .On next day, you want some unusual food combinations or the food you normally don’t prefer to eat.
Being pregnant means eating for two, and what you eat and drink affects both you and your baby. But it does not mean to double up on calories stock.
Proper nutrition is key for mom-to be women, as if you will be healthier only ,you can start healthy journey for your on the way baby.
Small but mind-boggling ideas to handle cravings-
- Eat small, frequent healthy meals to prevent sudden attack on food plate.
- Keep your kitchen pantry stocked with healthy snacks.
- Please fill your tummy if you plan to go for grocery shopping.
- Choose healthy, low glycaemic index (GI) foods that help to keep you full for longer duration like unsweetened rolled oats (porridge), wholegrains breads, baked beans and fresh fruits.
- Get enough sleep otherwise they tend to crave more fast food than healthy foods.
- Be physically active, doing regular household chores and can do office work only if they want to do and their body allows, as every pregnant mothers has different stamina, full of mood swings etc.
- Sip fresh coconut water regularly in morning.
- Clean your teeth regularly.
- Another core key is chose only colourful, nutritious foods for your healthy plate are-
Vegetables- Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, spinach, tomatoes, peppers, broccoli.- Fruits- Melon, mangoes, plums, bananas, apricots, oranges, grapefruits, berries, peaches.
- Dairy-Yogurt, pasteurized milk and cheese.
- Grains- Cereal, bread, oatmeal, brown rice, pasta, quinoa etc.
- Healthy fats- Avocado, olive oil, nuts.
- But if you wish to have scoop of cookie dough ice cream/pickles with potato chips/gol-gappas-go for it occasionally to satisfy taste buds.
Common food cravings include ice cream, chocolate, other sweet foods, fish, dairy products, and fruit. Many pregnant women also develop a sudden dislike for certain strong-tasting and smelling foods.
Pregnancy cravings will start in first trimester, peak during 2nd and peter throughout in 3rd trimester.
No to some food are-
- Raw or unpasteurised dairy products
- Soft cheese e.g. goats’ cheese etc.
- Say no to unpasteurised milk and food products like Feta Cheese etc.
- Undercooked meats especially meat.
- Stick to 1-2 cup of tea /coffee in a day, if more than that might cause growth restrictions or miscarriage.
- Consume only cooked fish as it is good source of protein, iron, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids like DHA.Go for these fishes as it provide lot of omega-fatty acids.
- Salmon
- Anchovies
- Sardines
- Freshwater trout
- Do not eat these fish like-Marlin, Shark, Orange roughly, Swordfish, Tilefish.
- Avoid unpasteurised juice from restaurants and farm stands.
- Skip poached, raw, soft-boiled eggs during pregnancy as well.
- Few healthy combination ideas are-
Apple-cinnamon overnight oats- Egg-wraps
PEAR -CHEESE BREAKFAST SANDWICH
Pumpkin spice parfait-Yogurt pumpkin puree maple syrup pumpkin pie spice+granola+dry fruit mixture
Fiesta salad
Black beans +corn kernels sweet potato+capsicum+tomato LOADED PESTO VEGGIE BURGER
Stuffed acorn squash Nachos salad
BLUEBERRY ALMOND SMOOTHIE (PARMESAN & BLACK PEPPER POPCORN) Peanut butter crackers
Carrot and cucumber stick with hummus A cup of trail mix
Frozen yogurt fruit pops Creamy strawberry mousse
Make some healthy swaps like
- Some fruits dipped in dark chocolate.
- Kale chips instead of potato chips.
- Baked brown rice crackers.
PREGNANCY IS GETTING COMPANY INSIDE ONE SKIN
IF YOU KEPT GOOD FOOD IN YOUR FRIDGE
ONLY GOOD FOOD YOU CAN EAT
If you want any above food recipe mentioned in food combination ideas, please comment in comment box.
Pregnancy is an amazing voyage to begin or continue healthy eating habits. So, you would be ultimately happy to deliver healthier baby and this feeling is incredible for you.
