Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Snacking Dilemma
I decided that I hate snacking... I am not usually a snacky person, but when one is pregnant one is much happier if one is eating a little all day long instead of STUFFING ONE'S FACE 2 or 3 times a day. Plus, I find the longer you wait to eat, the more enticing sweets and candy bars are. So, I really am not that into crackers or chips, or granola bars, or pretzels, or cereals. I really like fruits and veggies, but I can't eat too many of those or I get sick, and they don't fill me up anyways. So, I know it's a big dilemma, but any suggestions?
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how about popcorn? i loved to snack on popcorn while I was preggers. but if you aren't into salty things...maybe fruit leather or something like that would be good.
I'm not a snacker, either so I ate a lot of yogurt and those Mrs Mays fruit and nut things. I still do :) And grapes, lots and lots of grapes.
Yogurt is good because it fills you up and can be pretty tasty. Apples and natural peanut butter have always been my favorite. Hummus on pita bread is really tasty, too. I would go to the natural foods store (I think there is one down by K-mart by the Provo Town Center) and see what fun snacks they have.
I haven't been preggers yet BUT I have the same dilema myself. I would say find what your body reacts good too and think first about your baby's health, he/she will benefit way more if you eat healthy snacks and foods than sweety snacks and stuff. And it's healthy too to eat something every 3 hours or so, so breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner. And lots of water! You know, sometimes when we THINK we are hungry, we are really THIRSTY!! it's so awesome to drink water!!
anyway, hope it helps! :)
the trick is to combine the fruits and veggie snacks with nuts and grains too so it doesn't make you sick. nuts like (almonds, cashews, pecans),.. those are really good nuts for you. peanuts get a lot of bugs in them in transport so they're not as good for you,...don't know about pistachios,... The nuts give you some healthy fats that you need,.. you could try a 10 grain bread to snack on with your fruits and veggies,.. or a small bowl of cream of wheat or oatmeal. I don't know,.. you said you weren't into crackers and things,.. try adding some raw nuts in with your other snacks as well and maybe that'll help. i have a huge back of almonds that I keep on hand and I will grab an occasional handful or two when I'm snacking.
K, I'm not pregnant, but I am hypoglycemic or something like that so I know about eating all the time. If you like peanut butter I highly recommend going to Good Earth where you can grind your own peanuts into peanut butter. It only takes a sec but it's oh-so-good and oh-so-filling, especially with some celery or other veggies dipped in it.
go figure that we have friend in common....lara seaver....or as i know her....lara cahoon. anyway, i'm so glad you have a blog. i've have one too, its on laras if you want it. anyway, we are expecting too....due september 26th. congratulations. I would love to get together soon.
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