Being Pregnant
Current Cravings and How I (Try to) Conquer Them
That's me making a good move: Frozen yogurt with fruit, when what I really want are Fruity Pebbles.
Despite morning sickness being over for the most part, my appetite seems to change week by week. At 27 weeks pregnant, I’m starving when I wake up in the morning. And most of the time, I don’t even feel like eating dinner and would rather skip to a big bowl of … dessert.
But a few things remain constant –and oddly enough, they’re all things I liked pre-pregnancy, too. (Pickles, for the ultimate example. I’ve liked them as long as I can remember. Now I just want them more.)
I tend to love salty and savory treats, as well as sodas. After the jump, see how I’m trying to battle my cravings with healthier options this week—better for me, better for baby.
Please share your ideas, too!
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Lily commented on Sep 18 11 at 7:08 amOne thing that people must be careful of if craving savory foods is to be sure you are not eating Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) which also comes in the guises of anything “hydrolized” or “autolized.” The Terra chips are good as they don’t contain MSG. Also beware of this nasty additive in foods such as soups, which would seem benign and healthy, the very thing for a nice lunch or such.
Many people are very sensitive to MSG and have reactions ranging from stomach upset and diarrhea to respiratory distress or headaches. It isn’t good for the mom and it definitely isn’t good for the fetus!
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