Snacks To Satiate Pregnancy Craving!
For many women it becomes difficult to satiate their cravings during pregnancy. Themain reason behind it can be that now she has to eat for two.
And combating morning sickness can make them crave tasty things even more.
Snacks are the best way to satiate pregnancy cravings because they are more manageable for your stomach and give you the opportunity to indulge in different types of foods to satisfy your endless cravings.
So, what are the healthiest options for you and your baby?
• Nachos: They can be a good option for you if you make them at your home by opting for the right ingredients. You can make tortillas chips, sprinkle on some low fat shredded cheese and then bake them in the microwave oven.
• Popcorn: Yes, Popcorn! You might not believe it but popcorn are actually whole grain. They are high in fiber and nutrients and also contain selenium that protects human cells.
• Pumpkin seeds: Craving something crispy? You can opt for pumpkin seeds. Roasted seeds have even more protein, minerals and fibers.
• Sip on smoothies: They are very easy to prepare and you can load them with your favorite vegetables. In just a few minutes, you can preparea tasty energy booster.
• Crunchy baby carrots: You can have baby carrots as they are sweet and crunchy. They are on-the-go snacks that are loaded with vitamin A and antioxidant beta-carat one.
• Nutella Strawberry toast: If you dying to eat some sweet during your pregnancy. You can opt for Nutella-strawberry toast. Easy to prepare and oh-so tasty.
“If you eat snacks throughout the day, they will provide you with all the nutrients to your baby and will also satisfy your cravings”, says Dr. Jyoti Pandey.
It is good to eat them in small quantities at least five times a day rather than having a heavy meal three times.
“I am 5 months pregnant and most of time I am not able to have my meal just because I don’t feel well. But it is important to have the right amount of nutrients during pregnancy so, the best way to do that is to have snacks. I have them 5 times in a day in small quantities as this helps to satisfy my craving and also provide me with nutrients.”, says Shivangi Nigam
Whether you call it a snack or a mini- meal, remember this habit has lots of advantages! So, next time when you have a craving, opt to havesnacks!.
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