How Do You Avoid Sweet Cravings During Pregnancy?
Chocolate, ice cream, cookies! Learn some strategies to stay away from sweets while pregnant. Eat breakfast every morning. Starting the day off with a full healthy meal will help curb midday food cravings. Drink water. You should have at least 64 ounces of water a day. Eat small, frequent snacks throughout the day. Snacking on small fruits, vegetables and cheeses will leave little room for anything sweet in your stomach. Buy fruit instead of sweets. If there is nothing sweet to eat in your house, you have no choice but to snack on apples and grapes. Substitute healthy alternatives for the real thing. Eat low fat yogurt instead of ice cream, or mineral water with fruit juice instead of soda. Shop for the low fat versions of your favorite treats. Think small. If you cannot stay away from the sweet stuff, eat smaller portions. Have one scoop of ice cream with no chocolate syrup. Buy a bag of chocolate chips or jelly beans and munch on a few to curb your craving. Exercise. Following a low-
