Food Cravings - to Indulge or not to Indulge

welcomebabyhome.com
  Shopping   Contact Us/Feedback
  Send Link to Friend   Pregnancy Videos
  Find A Doctor   Play Baby Games
For your expected baby!
Free Diapers For One Year

(Participation required.)
Did You Know..? In the first trimester the amniotic fluid is absorbed through the fetal skin.
Home About Us Preconception Pregnancy Parenting Related Links
Custom Search
 
Food Cravings - to Indulge or not to Indulge


In a survey conducted it was noted that 40% of women craved sweets, particularly ice-cream, 33% salty, greasy treats like chips, 17% spicy food and a meager 10% felt like healthy foods such as citrus fruits. While the story behind cravings is not known, many believe that nutrient deficiency drives us to eat what our body lacks. Chocolate isn't rich in vitamin B, but a craving for it is said to be due to a lack in this vitamin. In a similar vein there is no link between iron and craving for non food items such as clay, but pica is caused by iron deficiency. Most experts believe that craving, just like aversion, is largely influenced by hormones. Hormonal changes determine what we want to eat to a great extent.
 
Baby on the way? Get "Free Baby Magazines, Formula and Diapers samples/coupons"

More info

 

Depending on what you crave, you can indulge a little or a lot. If you crave for yogurt, fruit shakes or a bowl of cereal then eat to your heart's content. On the other hand if you wish to indulge in rich fatty foods then compensate with some exercise if you are at all keen on losing the kilos after childbirth. While it is ok to give in to your cravings in small proportions or once in a while, do it .
  • Only when the craving hits hard and nothing else will do
  • Only when you have filled up on something else otherwise you will over-indulge
  • Only when you have had your breakfast on that day as food cravings intensify on days you miss your first meal of the day.

A little trick you can practice is to give a 20 min gap. Eat a small portion of food you crave and wait 20 min. The craving goes away somewhat. If it does not, eat another small portion and wait another 20 min. Doing this can cut the craved food by half and in turn half the calories as well. You can also satisfy your craving by substituting it with a healthy option e.g. instead of ice cream eat fruit. Finally understand what is it about your craving that's making it irresistible and with that understanding you will be able to make the substitution for a low calorie, healthier food more easily.
 

 
HEALTHY FOOD FIXES FOR YOUR PREGNANCY CRAVINGS
  Your Craving   Try Eating
  Ice cream   Non fat frozen yogurt
  Cola   2 pounds
  Doughnuts / pastry   Whole grain bagel
  Cakes   Low fat banana bread
  Sugar coated cereal   Whole grain cereal with brown sugar
  Potato chips   Baked low sodium chips, pretzels or popcorn
  Sour cream   No-fat sour cream or nonfat plain yogurt   flavored with herbs
  Canned fruits in heavy syrup   Fresh fruit, fruit packed in water or juice
  Whipped cream   Ice-cold no fat milk whipped with a blender
  Sundae toppings   Fresh berries or bananas
 
Note: If you crave for non food items such as wood, clay etc. do not give in to your cravings and see your doctor immediately.
 
Find a Doctor
Looking for a Doctor in Your Area? Check out this Recommended
List of Doctors by other Mum's & Mum's-to-be. Click here
Recommend a Doctor
Are you Happy Enough to Recommend your
Doctor to Other Mums? Click here
 
 
Pregnancy Articles by Category
 
 
 
Shopping : Best Deals
  Moms-To-Be
   Earth Mama Angel Baby Collection
 Bottoms (jeans,caprice,skirts etc)
 DVDs Specials
 Folic Acid
 Maternity & Nursing Bras
 Maternity T-shirts
 Maternity Panties
 Maternity Pillows
 Pregnancy Tests
 Prenatal Heart Listening System
 Special Supplements
 Stretch Mark Creams
 Support Bands & Belts
 Morning Sickness Quick Fix

Free!


Samples from the top international family and baby brands
 


The Basics on Nutrition in Pregnancy The Basics on Nutrition in Pregnancy
Prenatal diet plays a key role in the growth and development of your baby and how you cope during the pregnancy term. From conception onwards, your baby is going to count on you for everything..
Read More
   
Morning Sickness (Nausea) Morning Sickness (Nausea)
  Since it has been arranged by Mother Nature, morning sickness is regarded as a normal part of pregnancy. However it should not be called morning sickness since it can happen at any time of the day and, for some it can carry on all day..
Read More
   
A Vegetarian Pregnancy A Vegetarian Pregnancy
  Now that you are pregnant you may wonder at times if your vegetarian lifestyle will impact negatively on your unborn child. You may also have had to deal with comments that babies..

Read More
   
So you can't handle Dairy So you can't handle Dairy
If milk leaves you with a lot of gas, you are probably lactose intolerant; in your case milk does little good to your body. Lactose intolerance happens when there is an inadequate supply..
Read More
   
Vitamins and Minerals during Pregnancy Vitamins and Minerals during Pregnancy
Supplements have become a fixed feature of prenatal care in most countries. With the exception of folic acid, all nutritional needs during pregnancy can be met through a properly planned, nutritious diet. However women in nutritional risk groups including those..
Read More
  
 
Show me full list of pregnancy articles
Custom Search
 
 
:: Pregnancy Articles by Category ::
Pregnancy Video Click Here! First Trimester Pregnancy Second Trimester Pregnancy Third Trimester Pregnancy Pregnancy Common Complaints Pregnancy Terms Special Pregnancy Test
Expectant Father Top 101 Questions during Pregnancy Labor Issues High Risk Pregnancies Food Facts A Healthy Pregnancy Emotional make-up during Pregnancy Infections During Pregnancy
 
Track your baby's development
week by week through pregnancy & learn how to cope with pregnancy symptoms & Sign me up
  Enter Estimated Due Date  Enter your E-mail address *
     
  If you are not sure about your due date, our Pregnancy Calculator can help!
 
 
Send to a Friend Food Cravings - to Indulge or not to Indulge
Click here to add Food Cravings - to Indulge or not to Indulge page to your favorites
 
Click Here!
 
 
 
 
Pregnancy Calculator
Calculate Now
 
 
   Back to Home | Back to Pregnancy

Disclaimer: Information contained on this Web site is intended solely to make available general summarized information to the public. It should not be substituted for medical advice. It is your responsibility to consult with your pediatrician and/or health care provider before acting on any advice on this web site. While OEM endeavors to provide up-to-date and accurate information, it is not liable for any advice whatsoever rendered nor is it liable for the completeness or timeliness of any information on this site.

 
Home | About Us | Preconception | Pregnancy | Parenting | Shopping | Send Link to Friend | Pregnancy Videos

Pregnancy Due Date Calculator | Pregnancy Calander | Free Newsletters | Contact Us/Feedback | Sitemap
 
All Rights Reserved. © One Extra Mile, 2006 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
Thank you for visting "Food Cravings - to Indulge or not to Indulge"
Click Here!