pregnancy: junk food?

ScienceGee

I get cravings every so often, usually of good food but recently it's been chocolate muffins and crisps. I've only been getting this craving at night for the past few days. I usually let myself enjoy what i'm craving because i go off it real quick, so i know i'll go off the muffins soon enough.

I'm just wondering if it's having an effect on my baby? I eat a decent mixture of foods everyday, i try to get as much fruit and veg in as possible, i drink fruit juice/smoothies and i drink alot of water and milk so i know i'm getting a good range of foods.

Also, any ideas of what groceries i could buy that i can munch on at night instead of crisps, i love quavers and wotsits and when i get slightly hungry at night i'll have a pack or 2 and i know it's not good, but what other things can i try? I HATE FRUIT now, i can only drink 100% fruit juices, so i can't nibble on fruit. I've tried yoghurts and cereals.

- Is eating muffins and crisps effecting my baby? More the crisps than anything because i eat them everyday usually.

- What can i buy to nibble on at night when i get hungry, instead of junk food. Don't say make a meal, because i get bad heartburn if i eat meals at 9pm at night.
Amanda - I never said i didn't like yoghurts and cereals, that's currently what i eat when i'm hungry at night, but i'm getting bored of them.

Kelley - I said don't say make a meal, because i've had 4 big meals throughout the day and then at 9/10pm i'm not wanting to cook a big meal again, especially when i get bad heartburn and have eaten enough as it is, i just need something to satisfy my hunger. I'll try soups and baked potatoes, easy and quick to make.

Thanks everyone else, it's really just ideas for foods i can eat at night. Something easy and fast to make, but also quite good for you. I'll try everything you've said. I'm just sick of eating toasties, yoghurts and cereal.

Answer
i have continued to eat crisps n chocolate throughout my pregnancy as well as eat healthy meals. just dont over-indulge.
i find that i drift onto cream crackers if im trying to stay off the crisps because i need to have somthing which 'crunches' when i eat it - like the crisps do.
if you have to have the crisps, can u switch for the 'healthier' ones - i like walkers baked - they're really crispy with not many calories as are french fries.
i really think that if you're eating a generallyhealthy diet a little bit of what you fancy will not hurt. it your body's way of saying ' i need this food!!'
PS- with my 1st preg, i lived on crisps n rubbish for 1st trim, got my appetite back and ate well in the 2nd, and went rite off food again in the 3rd and lived on rubbbish. my son was 7lbs11 when born, i put 11lbs total weight on. he's now 4 and fit and healthy. so don't worry too much.

Pregnancy food cravings?

alovell305

ok..its my first pregnancy, im 24 weeks...i could honestly eat pizza and drink orange juice ALL DAY its just those two things i constantly crave i mean its nothing strange or anything lol,what did you crave, WHY do you crave crazy things? ;)

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My first pregnancy I craved french fries with maple syrup, chicken sandwiches, and a seafood sub with lettuce tomatoes and lots of honey mustard sauce.

This pregnancy I crave grilled cheese with lettuce tomatoes and ranch dressing. Also crave sweet things.

My doctor said you crave something because there is something in the food that your body isn't getting enough of. I don't know how true that is but that is what I was told.

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Pregnancy - gone off all food and drink?

jessieblac

I am 7 weeks pregnant and have completely gone off all food and drink. I'm hungry but every food I think about eating makes me feel nauseas. I don't have any cravings and cannot enjoy anything I eat like I used to. Anyone else get this or have any idea why this is happening?

Thank you

Answer
It is common, I lost 8 pounds the first 12 weeks of pregnancy with my first child. Pregnancy affects your appetite and the flavor of foods, I had more food aversions than I had cravings.

You do, however, need to TRY to eat. You have to do it for your baby, and your health. Fluids are most important, drink lots of water. Ginger ale or ginger cookies made with real ginger will help with the nausea. Try to eat some fruits and vegetables, and protein of some kind (be it meat, nuts, tofu, etc...). Eventually you will find a couple foods that you can handle without getting sick. And make sure to take your prenatal vitamins.

Congrats!!!

Best Foods/drinks during pregnancy?!?

Morena

I'm almost 19 weeks pregnant & it seems as if everything I'm eating is causing me to either throw up or have a heartburn. I know those are pregnancy symptoms but this happens just about everyday sometimes all day. Fruits & salads are the only thing that seem to digest. Is there any other foods or drinks I should try to reduce the constant heartburns & vomitting? P.S. I hate bread, tomatoes, avocados, red meat (actually meat in general but I know I have to eat it). Prior to my pregnancy I loved food & eating now I hate it & scared all the time to even eat but I know I have too

Answer
Fruits and salads are great to eat no matter if you are pregnant or not.

Here are some foods that fight heartburn and would be food for you during pregnancy:
1. Oatmeal
2. Ginger
3. Aloe Vera (look up recipes that use this as a thickener)
4. Salad (you have this one covered)
5. Banana
6. Melon
7. Fennel
8. Chicken and turkey
9. Fish and seafood
10. Roots and greens
11. Celery
12. Parsley
13. Couscous and rice

I found a site has a few great ways to prevent heartburn. I will summarize for you so you don't have to go through the slide show.

1. Eat small meals
2. Take it slow (eating too quickly can cause heartburn and indigestion)
3. Sip liquids
4. Walk a bit after eating
5. Don't eat right before bed
6. Keep your head and upper chest elevated at night
7. Know your triggers (in other words, try to keep track of what makes you feel ill. Caffeine, chocolate, and citrus are all common triggers)
8. Wear loose-fitting clothing
9. Try ginger (some women find that ginger tea, candies, or ginger ale help when they feel ill)
10. Use an antacid
11. Discuss H2 blockers (medication that is stronger than an antacid)

As a last note, and I know it is *not* healthy, but I have a friend who was only able to eat Top Ramen during a great portion of her pregnancy because that is the only thing that kept her from being sick. You need to try different foods and see what works for you.

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