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What Causes Craving For Sugary Foods During Pregnancy?
Question: Im 30 wk pregnant and cannot stop
Eating sugary foods - i have been like this throughout and my appetite has been poor but i crave sugary foods alot like cakes, biscuits etc.
Eating sugary foods - i have been like this throughout and my appetite has been poor but i crave sugary foods alot like cakes, biscuits etc.
Brief Answer:
Healthy diet on time
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I read your query and I understand your concerns.
Following is my reply:
1) I understand that there is craving for sugary foods during pregnancy. This is due to some associated hormonal imbalance that occur during pregnancy.
2) You have to understand that Your as well as baby's health is more important and if you end up with gaining excess weight or diabetes during pregnancy it leads to complications for you as well as baby in many ways.
3) Therefore you need to develop self control and follow some advices i am writing below
4) Staying active is an excellent way to curb hunger and distract yourself from cravings. Regular exercise – like a daily walk.
5) Small proportions: Try a single scoop of ice cream rather than a whole bowl, or one square of chocolate instead of the entire bar. Follow this till you get complete will power to avoid them.
6) Food replacement: Instead of chocolate you can try hot cocoa made with nonfat or low-fat milk – or homemade trail mix with raisins, dried fruits, nuts, and a few chocolate chips.
7) For ice cream replacement nonfat frozen curd or reduced-sugar, low-fat ice cream.
8) Fresh fruit can reduce cravings for any type of sugary foods.
9) Have breakfast and frequent small meal on time. Delay on food schedules lead to craving for sugary foods.
10) Since you eat sugary foods your appetite seems poor. Try having meal especially breakfast on time and see the change
Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol
Healthy diet on time
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I read your query and I understand your concerns.
Following is my reply:
1) I understand that there is craving for sugary foods during pregnancy. This is due to some associated hormonal imbalance that occur during pregnancy.
2) You have to understand that Your as well as baby's health is more important and if you end up with gaining excess weight or diabetes during pregnancy it leads to complications for you as well as baby in many ways.
3) Therefore you need to develop self control and follow some advices i am writing below
4) Staying active is an excellent way to curb hunger and distract yourself from cravings. Regular exercise – like a daily walk.
5) Small proportions: Try a single scoop of ice cream rather than a whole bowl, or one square of chocolate instead of the entire bar. Follow this till you get complete will power to avoid them.
6) Food replacement: Instead of chocolate you can try hot cocoa made with nonfat or low-fat milk – or homemade trail mix with raisins, dried fruits, nuts, and a few chocolate chips.
7) For ice cream replacement nonfat frozen curd or reduced-sugar, low-fat ice cream.
8) Fresh fruit can reduce cravings for any type of sugary foods.
9) Have breakfast and frequent small meal on time. Delay on food schedules lead to craving for sugary foods.
10) Since you eat sugary foods your appetite seems poor. Try having meal especially breakfast on time and see the change
Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yea i dont eat much as i feel too full bloated and im just put off most foods like rice, potatoes, pasta, chappati etc . I only manage breakfast properly like toast n tea .
I cant even look at vegetables .
Will this cause low birth weight?im not overweight myself. Im about 54 kg at presen t
I cant even look at vegetables .
Will this cause low birth weight?im not overweight myself. Im about 54 kg at presen t
Brief Answer:
Food
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This will not cause low birth weight. Try to have food like upma, chapati, roti etc for breakfast. Have toast as snack between breakfast and lunch or between lunch and dinner.
It is difficult but try to cook something favorite dish with vegetables or sprouts and have. This reduces craving.
Sleep well as lack of good sleep also causes craving.
Regards
Food
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This will not cause low birth weight. Try to have food like upma, chapati, roti etc for breakfast. Have toast as snack between breakfast and lunch or between lunch and dinner.
It is difficult but try to cook something favorite dish with vegetables or sprouts and have. This reduces craving.
Sleep well as lack of good sleep also causes craving.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
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I hope my answer was helpful. Please write a review about the same.
Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
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Dr. Mahesh Koregol
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
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