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Food Cravings
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Cucumbers in milk, peanut butter and chicken, whole lemons...you may find yourself craving food that wasn't appealing to you before you got pregnant. And these cravings can be overpowering and urgent: You feel like you need to eat it and you need to eat it now.
Some people think that a pregnant woman craves certain foods in order to get the nutrients her body needs to support the pregnancy, but there's little scientific evidence to support or refute this hypothesis.
Martha Rose Shulman and Dr. Jane Davis, authors of "Every Woman's Guide to Eating During Pregnancy," advise that in the first trimester you give in to cravings as soon as you have them to help avoid nausea. However, they also say that it's important to eat right, cravings or no cravings.
Most pregnant women, especially ones who have a lot of morning sickness, find they have more food cravings as their pregnancy progresses.
A general rule of thumb: If you are craving healthy food, eat it. If you are craving processed, sugary, or unhealthy food, give in to your craving by substituting something healthier. Dying for candy? Eat some fresh mandarin oranges instead. Can't live without a pint of ice cream? Try making yourself a banana milkshake out of organic milk, frozen bananas, and some plain yogurt.
Safety Note
If you find yourself craving nonfood items, like clay or coal, you may have a condition called "pica," that may indicate a vitamin or mineral deficiency. Consult your health care provider.
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