A Can Do Mom

When I was pregnant with my firstborn, I couldn’t get enough of popcorn chicken and fried okra. But with my second daughter, I craved Taco Bell and ice cream sundaes. So it's safe to say that my two experiences were very different. But even though every pregnancy is unique, there are some common cravings that most women can expect to experience! That’s what we’ll be diving into today. We'll explore what pregnancy cravings are, which ones are most common, what they might mean, and how to deal with them in a healthy way. Let’s get started. What Causes Pregnancy Cravings? We don’t know exactly what causes pregnancy cravings, but three main factors seem to contribute to them: Avoiding foods that trigger nausea in early pregnancy Physical changes like hormonal shifts or nutritional deficiencies Emotional or psychological responses to pregnancy and societal norms We'll touch on these causes more specifically as we break down different cravings below. What Are the...

  Most of us have heard that too many carbs and too much sugar can be bad for us. But if you’re like me, that warning probably went in one ear and out the other for a long time. The truth is, we’re constantly bombarded with health advice so much so that it’s easy to tune it all out. Especially when the “bad guys” are things we actually enjoy, like bread, pasta, and sweets. But recently, I started paying more attention. I’d been dealing with a handful of minor health issues and just didn’t feel like myself. So I decided to try cutting back on carbs and sugar to see what would happen. The difference? Almost immediate. I felt better, more energized, less bloated, and more in control of my cravings. That experience inspired me to write this post. I want to share a few important things about what carbs and sugar actually do in the body and the impact they can have when we go overboard. What Role Do Carbs and Sugar Play in the Body? Let’s start with carbs. There are three main typ...