Foods you are craving?
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Well in this case I wish I was vegetarian because it makes the temptation towards McD's so much more appealing. Pre-pregnancy I rarely ate McDonalds, but I have been once since finding out I was pregnant two weeks ago and am restraining myself from going back. On the other extreme, I rarely eat fruit (just don't like it) but through last pregnancy and this one so far, I can't get enough. Grilled Cheese sandwishes I have been eating lots of, but not due to cravings, basically because finding it limited to add other things in sandwishes, as we can't eat deli meats. Congrats on your pregnancy, hope we meet you soon in the 'due July 09' forum!
happyvalleygirl
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I am eating more avocados and drinking litres of ginger beer!
I am also craving more carbs than I used to eat.
I am also craving more carbs than I used to eat.
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MLBW
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I had weird cravings for the McDonald's cheeseburger too! But I only ate it once. Other than that I had a big thing for tomato pasta sauce while I was pregnant.
When I was pregnant with my first I had a craving for dried mango, chocolate and the occasional sausage mc muffin from Mac D's.
My second pregnancy was completely different, I had a craving for weetabix. I had 2-3 for breakfast, 2 at lunch and then another 2-3 before going to bed, this was along side my other meals.
My second pregnancy was completely different, I had a craving for weetabix. I had 2-3 for breakfast, 2 at lunch and then another 2-3 before going to bed, this was along side my other meals.
karmah1
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I had a strange craving for certain smells, all I wanted to smell was musk, like those Musk stick sweets (the Aussies will know what I mean). I had to get a friend from Australia to bring a couple of packets over. I also craved fruit but it had to be cold, especially pineapple and peaches.
I completley went off garlic and onion which I used to love and being vegetarian I couldn't stand the smell of cooking meat or fish which I had no problem with before as long as I didn't have to eat it. My husband was hoping I would crave a big steak
I'm now 38 weeks and have been craving Violet Crumbles, an Australian chocolate bar. Lucky I've found a store that stocks them!
I completley went off garlic and onion which I used to love and being vegetarian I couldn't stand the smell of cooking meat or fish which I had no problem with before as long as I didn't have to eat it. My husband was hoping I would crave a big steak
I'm now 38 weeks and have been craving Violet Crumbles, an Australian chocolate bar. Lucky I've found a store that stocks them!
My thing is cheese sticks (the yucky processed ones that don't even have to be kept in the fridge!). I ate them all through my last pregnancy and then the cravings kicked in at 8 weeks this time around. When I am not pregnant I think they are disgusting.
I am also loving McDonalds and orange juice. Usually I have McDonalds maybe once every 6 months and rarely drink orange juice.
I am also loving McDonalds and orange juice. Usually I have McDonalds maybe once every 6 months and rarely drink orange juice.
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MLBW
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How to make a healthier burger at home!
Burgers by themselves aren't really a "junk food." I mean, think about it--it's meat that is fried in a pan. You can make your own (I did the other night and they were great). Now, the McDonald's ones are definitely in the "junk food" category so I wouldn't make a steady diet of them. High fat content--additives, lots of sugars. Have you ever seen the documentary "Super Size Me" ??? Ugh! Chips (or what I call fries) aren't good for you no matter who makes them--because they are deep-fat fried in oil. If you crave 'em, try a baked potato--it's way better for you and has protein that you need while prego.
To make a yummy burger--get some lean minced beef--season the raw meat however you like (I add a bit of curry to mine as well as salt, pepper and peppercorns and soy sauce--you can add BBQ sauce or hot sauce too!). Spread a thin layer of olive oil in a pan, cook on medium low for 5 minutes on one side and 3-4 minutes on the other to get a medium or medium-well burger--be sure to cover the burger with a lid while cooking to keep it moist.
The thing about McD's burgers that I actually crave is the cheese, catsup and pickle combination. You can buy dill pickle slices at the store and slice some good cheddar cheese and lay it over the top just as the burger is finishing cooking. A home-made burger that is a whole lot better for you than McDucks. Toast some wholewheat bread and put it on there with tomato, red onion and romaine lettuce--or whatever other garnishes you like (some people like bean sprouts even). If you want to be naughty and like the stuff--you can add thousand-Island dressing to the top (not a diet food, mind you) and then you have the equivalent of a Big Mac--that is the "secret sauce."
Burgers by themselves aren't really a "junk food." I mean, think about it--it's meat that is fried in a pan. You can make your own (I did the other night and they were great). Now, the McDonald's ones are definitely in the "junk food" category so I wouldn't make a steady diet of them. High fat content--additives, lots of sugars. Have you ever seen the documentary "Super Size Me" ??? Ugh! Chips (or what I call fries) aren't good for you no matter who makes them--because they are deep-fat fried in oil. If you crave 'em, try a baked potato--it's way better for you and has protein that you need while prego.
To make a yummy burger--get some lean minced beef--season the raw meat however you like (I add a bit of curry to mine as well as salt, pepper and peppercorns and soy sauce--you can add BBQ sauce or hot sauce too!). Spread a thin layer of olive oil in a pan, cook on medium low for 5 minutes on one side and 3-4 minutes on the other to get a medium or medium-well burger--be sure to cover the burger with a lid while cooking to keep it moist.
The thing about McD's burgers that I actually crave is the cheese, catsup and pickle combination. You can buy dill pickle slices at the store and slice some good cheddar cheese and lay it over the top just as the burger is finishing cooking. A home-made burger that is a whole lot better for you than McDucks. Toast some wholewheat bread and put it on there with tomato, red onion and romaine lettuce--or whatever other garnishes you like (some people like bean sprouts even). If you want to be naughty and like the stuff--you can add thousand-Island dressing to the top (not a diet food, mind you) and then you have the equivalent of a Big Mac--that is the "secret sauce."
Shenzhennifer
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Haha, I am on the cheeseburger train, though I prefer the double cheeseburgers, yummmmm...though I usually restrain myself. Love Egg McMuffins - English muffins are my fave.
Since I got pregnant (33 weeks ago), I pretty much craved western food. I`ve become a sandwich junkie, though without the deli meats, they`ve been pretty bland (egg, cheese, tomato).
I`ve also become a fruit junkie and eat it constantly.
Lately, all I want to eat is sweets - anything is ok. I never had much of a sweet tooth before but lately, gimme chocolate, pastries, cake, pie, whatever!
I also went through a caesar salad phase.
Man, I`m hungry for dinner - hope hubbie gets home soon!!
Since I got pregnant (33 weeks ago), I pretty much craved western food. I`ve become a sandwich junkie, though without the deli meats, they`ve been pretty bland (egg, cheese, tomato).
I`ve also become a fruit junkie and eat it constantly.
Lately, all I want to eat is sweets - anything is ok. I never had much of a sweet tooth before but lately, gimme chocolate, pastries, cake, pie, whatever!
I also went through a caesar salad phase.
Man, I`m hungry for dinner - hope hubbie gets home soon!!