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Pregnancy Cravings
Here are some healthy and yummy alternatives to the most craved foods in pregnancy:
Sweet Ice Cream: Choose low-fat or non-fat frozen yogurt or ice cream. Even just a serving of vanilla yogurt may satisfy the need for something cold, sweet and creamy while also giving you calcium, Vit D, and even probiotics.
Salty Potato chips: Low sodium pretzels or microwave popcorn will give you something crunchy without too many calories. Another option is whole grain tortilla chips and salsa, flavoured rice crackers or baked crackers. Baked potato chips are ok but although they have less fat, they may still have the same calories.
Colas or Soda: Try flavoured mineral water or water with a little juice. At the very least choose non-caffeinated sodas and avoid artificial sweeteners or diet drinks. There are many natural sodas made with juice that make a great substitute.
Sweets like cakes, pastries: Whole-grain cinnamon or blueberry bagels, low-fat muffins. One option is raisin bread which also has iron and might just hit the spot.
Chocolate: Try chocolate milk, hot cocoa with milk or if you absolutely need it choose at least 70% dark chocolate for the antioxidants, less fat and sugar.
Spicy: BBQ flavoured rice cakes or baked crackers, salsa on pasta, Cajon spices on grilled chicken.
Greasy: Oven baked french fries (even store bought) are often lower fat than fast food fries, more nutritious and can still feel like an indulgence. For added nutrition, try to use sweet potatoes.
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