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We've all either had or get them...
Those cravings where we must have a specific food NOW - never more so than in pregnancy (men, you will have to trust me on this, I've 5 of these under my belt so personal experience on this is considerable). It can feel like a matter of life and death. I'm definitely not a marmite person yet had to have it with pregnancy number 1, along with plain yoghurt (not literally together), pregnancy number 3 it was peanut butter and beans on toast, with number 4, Indian food.Â
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Generally speaking and from what I've observed, the most craved foods are chocolate, bread and cheese...plus any that contain MSG as this makes them morish - can YOU stop at one Pringle?Â
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Obviously, these are not healthy cravings - dark plain chocolate excepted - but some compulsion for a particular food, can be an indication that we are not currently giving our body all the nutrients it requires.
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I was suddenly impelled to consume pumpkin seeds - not something I eat many of, truth be told. For 2 weeks I couldn't get enough of them - ground up in my smoothies or eating as they are. Then that desire dissipated. These seeds are very high in zinc, I'm assuming this was what needed a - boosting.
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Presently, I'm on 8 fresh figs a day, at least, but that's because they are crazy cheap in a certain supermarket right now, not a craving. Just pure love.Â
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I'm very in tune with my body, so it is a simple matter for me to hear (and obey) the calls for extra nutritional input of some sort. You can learn to ascertain this too, applying a modicum of common sense. However, if you need some help, please email me. That's what I'm here for. Help. Â
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