The desire for snacking during pregnancy is recognized by many women is increasing with age womb. This is caused by the feeling and the belief that with a lot of snacking, the fetus also obtains the energy consumption of the mother who conceived him.
However, because basically snacking is not good for your health even though it does not contain, so it's good that excessive cravings during pregnancy on hold. But not good for the body, the habit of snacking is not good for the fetus.
"Certain foods increase the amount of neurotransmitter in the brain and cause biochemical changes that provide more comfort," says Susan Albers, a psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic and author of Eating Mindfully.
But, you know that eating is not controlled will also be bad for your health and your baby? To reduce reliance on snacks during pregnancy, as reported from the Baby Center, the following tips for pregnant women to reduce dependency on snacks:
1. Make a note of the list of foods
Every day, make a note of a list of foods you eat. Include also the impression when you will eat, medium, and thereafter. Is it true that your cravings for emotional desires or indeed because of hunger. "Write down everything you eat and feel before any meal, meals, and snacks and after you spend it," said Christine Gerbstadt, a spokesman for the American Association Dietic.
If you regularly write down your diet and the cause, you will know what motivated these cravings.
2. Avoid snacking because emotions
To reduce snacking habits caused by uncontrolled emotions, Gerbstadt advised to eat before you feel hungry.
"For every food you eat, a mixture of protein, carbohydrate, and fat can be an option for you to feel satisfied with what you eat."
If you previously had to get used to eating smaller portions, then you will be familiar with the mini portions. Instead, the desire to own snack switch to other activities such as brisk walking within five minutes.
Several studies have found that walking can help increase serotonin and help reduce anxiety levels commonly diverted by snacking. In addition, the hypnotic and train the mind to not overeating is also necessary to avoid overeating.
"Any time you want to eat, divert your attention with other activities such as bath or a walk." Albers said.
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