The Cause of Cravings in Pregnant Women

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Some pregnant women like to eat spicy salad every day, and most people understand because she is craving. In fact, eating spicy and sour dishes every day is improper, because it can trigger diarrhea and you need another dish variation.

Cravings or preference to certain foods during pregnancy, actually happen because of the sense of taste in expecting women experience changes. Emotional ups and downs during pregnancy can also be the cause; it makes you look for foods that can be calming. If the food is safe, there is no problem. But if it is less healthy foods, then you should watch the edible portion.

There are also types of cravings that should be avoided; it is called pica, for example, the desire to constantly kissing soap detergent. Pica usually arises as a result of malnutrition in pregnant women.

Replacing your snack.
Eating snacks throughout the day may overcome hunger, stabilize mood and get extra nutrition. Some snacks are healthier than others.

Such as:
If you want salted potato chips, replace it with popcorn with parmesan cheese, baked chips with salsa sauce, or sliced ​​boiled carrots with cheese sauce.

If you want a super-fudge ice cream, replace it with a bowl of frozen yogurt with berries, or a smoothie of blended banana, milk, oats and ice.

If you want a sweet chewy candy, change it with candied dried fruit or dark chocolate.