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And pretty passionate about it.
Up until a few weeks ago, I was pretty darn good at sticking to my guns.
And suddenly, my cravings for crackers, cookies, and all thingscarbsshot through the roof.
There are a lot of benefits that can come from eating Paleo while pregnant.
All nutrients that arevital to a healthy pregnancy.
I knew that sticking to this whole food, unprocessed diet was the best thing for my pregnancy.
All I had to do was make a few adjustments.
There will be no finger wagging, pregnant-shaming, orit’s-not-organic!accusations here.
You’ve got enough on your plate as it is.
They will attack anything in sight usually something salty, sweet, bagged, and crunchy.
And if you’re that ambitious, go for it.
Tip #2: Add in some carbs
You swore off bread the moment you became Paleo.
There is good reason to listen to your body on this one.
For somebody following a Paleo diet, that is actually quite a bit higher than they’re used to.
If you learn one thing from this article, like let it be this:Make plantain bread.
It saved me in more ways than one.
Queasiness, insatiable hunger, and one nasty craving for almond butter and banana on toast.
Best part is, it only requires three ingredients.
Puree two yellow plantains in a high-speed blender or food processor.
Mix the puree in a bowl with one teaspoon of sea salt and one cup of tapioca flour.
Make small, round, flat circles from your dough and put them on parchment paper.
Pop them in the oven at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, and voila!
Your pregnant life just got 10 times better.
Get lots of beans.
And more than anything, check that you have your six to eleven servings of whole grains per day!
And the reason for thedairy?You need calciumto build bones and maintain a healthy blood pressure.
Of course, whole grains are for those wonderful carbohydrates we just discussed.
They’re both chock full of recipes and wisdom about eating an ancestral diet for optimal fertility.
Understand for yourself what your body needs.
In fact, forget the labels all together.
What’s most important is thatyoufeel comfortable with your personal prenatal diet.
Paleo-approved snacks are becoming more and more available every day.
A word of warning: it’s hard tonotfind these oils in packaged goods.
They’re pasture-raised, full of flavor, and they get the job done.
There are more benefits for an average person to drink it than I can name.
But never has it been so important than when you’re growing a baby inside of you.
You know how people keep telling you that you should probably get enough protein in your diet?
But maybe the sound of meat makes you turn green?
Your answer might be bone broth.
It provides easily digestible protein and packs a lot of nutrients without having to eat a heavy meal.
You’re also going to want to make this one ahead.
But the great thing is, it’s a set-it-and-forget-it throw in of meal.
What are you waiting for?
Tip #7: Give yourself a break (i.e.
the “ish”)
I love the Paleo diet and what it has done for my health.
That said, pregnancy is filled with enough rules as it is.
), and if he could make absolutely sure that the meat is cooked all the way through.
The last thing you need is yet another “No.”
If you have an irrepressible craving for a burger bun and all embrace it.
Now is not the time for perfection.
It’s a time for self-care.
