One of the first things a mom to be expects to appear is her pregnancy cravings.
Pregnancy cravings seem odd! Some ladies crave sugar and others seek a little somethin’ savory. While most of these cravings are just a passing urge to indulge, they can also be a message from your body that something might be missing.
One survey asked pregnant mothers to describe their cravings and 40% said they craved sweets. 33% chose salty snacks and 17% were loving hot and spicy dishes throughout their pregnancy.
Not as many votes for pickles and ice cream as you might have thought.
Our crazy prenatal hormones play a big part in our cravings and when our bodies send us food cravings, they’re really just telling you that they are missing out on some important vitamins and minerals.
Iron and zinc deficiency during pregnancy or beyond is thought to cause people to display Pica which makes women crave some bizarre and even inedible things like chalk or clay. In some cases, a severe craving for chocolate can stem from a lack of magnesium in our diets. Magnesium is usually found in dark leafy greens, whole grains, nuts and seeds and these might actually satisfy that chocolate-loving sweet tooth.
One expert found that many of her prego-patients experiencing food cravings were actually low on essential fatty acids. Once they took in more fish and flax oils, the cravings came to a screeching halt.
If cravings have you feeling fiendish for sweets, salty foods or even fats, you might just need to be a little more well rounded.
Our Be Well Rounded Prenatal vitamin helps moms to be fill in the gaps of their prenatal nutrition plan and put some of their excessive cravings at bay.
It’s OB/GYN recommended and can support your baby’s brain and eye development with 225mg of DHA and Lutemax 2020.
There’s 19 essential vitamins and minerals packed into one tiny vitamin including 100% of your daily requirements of Folic Acid, Vitamin B, Iron and Vitamin D. Our formula eliminates that dreaded omega fish burp but still packs a punch with 450 mg of Omega-3. The Be Well Rounded vitamins have no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, milk products, lactose, gluten, wheat, yeast or shellfish and can even relieve some cases of upset stomach and constipation.
Don’t be alarmed if you’re reaching for a second slice of chocolate cake or can’t get pizza off your mind.
Whether you’re experiencing passing food cravings or picking up on some messages from your body, adding a complete prenatal vitamin can help your body find some healthy balance along the way.
