Because I stayed in good shape throughout my pregnancy, people often asked me what I ate. The truth is, I ate like I always do…healthy and had sweets in moderation. Sometimes I was hungrier than other days, and on those days I would listen to my body and eat what I needed. Most of the time I would pick choices that would fuel my body. A common snack I had was a bagel with peanut butter. As for cravings? It seemed like I craved more protien like fish, and I also drank orange juice (which has folate and is beneficial for baby development). So the key to maintaining a healthy weight is to listen to your body’s needs. If you’re more hungry on some days, eat more, just chose foods that will fuel your body and your growing baby.
