https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:37:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134625 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:14:15 +0000 mrs. wagon 134625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNYC: yes! The wikipedia is always what I point people to when explaining my food allergies. Any kind of cooked or processed version of the foods is ok but I miss fresh fruit so much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134621 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:04:56 +0000 LindsayInNY 134621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsWagon - Google "oral allergy syndrome" - there's a really good article on Wikipedia (my doctor actually referenced it!) but also articles on WebMd, About.com, etc. They're really informative! I don't know how well Benadryl would work because it only works for 4-6 hours but Claritin/Zyrtec are all day meds. Another thing that worked for me was cooking/heating the foods (making applesauce, etc). For some reason, doing that removed the allergen. Also, removing the skin sometimes helped too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134571 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:31:05 +0000 sandy 134571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@betsyboop: interesting what your doc said...I'm Asian and I was a carb-oholic during my pregnancy. Carbs were the only thing that tasted good. I am pretty petite and I gained almost 50 pounds...thankfully I was able to lose it all due to breastfeeding. But I will have to keep that it mind for baby #2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134544 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:06:25 +0000 banana 134544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fruits + cheese are definitely great snacks. I eat fruit+cheese and wheat toast +peanut better every day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134528 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:54:12 +0000 mediagirl 134528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: I found I was gaining a lot when I was eating lean cuisines. I think it was the salt and subsequent water retention. After I stopped eating them, my weight gain slowed down again. </p> <p>Cheese sticks, peanut butter and apples (can you have apples?) and grapes sound like great snacks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134522 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:36:58 +0000 mrs. wagon 134522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: we've definitely cut back on eating out for financial reasons anyway, so going even further with that will definitely help, I think. I'm going to up the egg and cheese intake (I do love both).</p> <p>@LindsayInNYC: this is really interesting to hear!! I do have outdoor allergies and my symptoms sound exactly like yours! Claritin is safe to take while pregnant, so maybe I will try it. However, I have taken allergy meds and still had reactions to foods that I've eaten by accident so I'm not too sure it will work. I'm willing to give it a shot though! I miss apples so much!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134436 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:14:38 +0000 LindsayInNY 134436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you allergic to fruit/vegetables specifically or do you have outdoor allergies? The reason I ask is that I have *terrible* outdoor allergies which cause me to react to fresh fruits and vegetables (not deadly - just annoying: itchy lips/throat, redness, etc.). If I take an antihistimine in the morning (I take Zyrtec but my doctor mentioned Benadryl, Claritin, etc. too), I'm safe to eat them that day! I don't know if they're safe to take while pregnant (since I'm not/haven't been yet, LOL) but might be something to keep in mind for afterwards? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134407 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:53:04 +0000 yoursilverlining 134407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know you've said your family eats out a lot - that's the only time I gain weight is when I'm eating out, especially on-the-go foods because its impossible to police what's in them, and the fat/sodium levels are usually very high. So, could you maybe cut back there, instead of looking at "diet" snacks?</p> <p>For snacks, I try to go filling, rather than "diet", because the longer you stay full, the less you eat overall. How are you with hard boiled eggs? Cheese slices? Even something like a bean salad might be good - lots of fiber and keeps you pretty full for a while. Peanut/almond/soy butter? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134322 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:34:26 +0000 chopsuey 134322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@betsyboop: hahahha I'm only 5 weeks along with #2! I never liked carbs or sweets very much before I got pregnant with DD! Crazy how little girls make us want fatty foods right?!<br /> I don't really have any cravings or aversions yet. With #1 I started eating carbs right away! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134311 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:28:45 +0000 betsyboop 134311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: yup, having a girl! I never ever ate sweets before pregnancy, but this little girl made me crave cupcakes, cookies, and ice cream like you wouldnt believe! Do you know what youre having? With #2 i will try to be better, sounds like youve been doing a great job so far! Keep it up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134295 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:16:43 +0000 chopsuey 134295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@betsyboop: are you having a girl?<br /> Thanks! Praying for super self control! I actually joined myfitnesspal and as long as I stay within a certain # of calories a day I'll only gain 20 lbs in 8 months! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134273 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:56:44 +0000 betsyboop 134273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: I know, it's been so hard! In the first trimester, the thought of protein or veggies made me queasy so all I could eat were carbs! I was scolded by my doctor, and that's when she told me about the carbs/weight gain thing. 2nd trimester I was really good about carb counting, but after I passed my GD test, I went to town on the carbs again! I'm trying to be good during these last few weeks of pregnancy but it has been SO. HARD! Good luck with your 25lb goal...you can do it! Self control (of which I have none :) ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134212 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:59:35 +0000 bushelandapeck 134212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: oranges, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries. </p> <p>I've been craving the carbs too so I've been trying to drink more water and to have fruit/buts for snacks. It isn't easy but I am determined not to gain too much. I've also tried to keep exercising at least 3-4x's per week for 35-40 minutes when I'm not too tired. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134210 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:56:18 +0000 chopsuey 134210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: go to myfitnesspal.com and make an account! i love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134187 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:43:37 +0000 mrs. wagon 134187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: yes! i love spinach! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134182 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:40:02 +0000 looch 134182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: what about a carb counter? I think sweet potatoes have lower carbs than white potatoes, but not sure if they're more than say, apples.</p> <p>Can you eat spinach? A spinach egg white omelet would probably be really filling and spinach is high in iron. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134176 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:37:03 +0000 mrs. wagon 134176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: sweet potatoes sound good, but aren't they high in carbs?</p> <p>any suggestions for lower-sugar fruits anyone? I cannot eat: apples, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, melons, kiwi, cherries, mangoes, figs, and apricots. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134169 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:33:57 +0000 chopsuey 134169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@betsyboop: All I ate were carbs when I was pregnant!! I was out of control! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134161 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:30:05 +0000 looch 134161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought grapes and pineapple were really high in sugar....maybe switch to a different type of fruit? What about a baked sweet potato?</p> <p>With the yogurt, go lowfat plain, if you can stomach it. I wouldn't add in any artificial sweeteners. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134121 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:12:31 +0000 chopsuey 134121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would skip the slimfast.<br /> Eat the fruits and veggies that you can eat. Also, boil eggs and eat them when you're hungry, baked chicken is good, nuts, CHIA SEEDS! :D They fill you up.<br /> I gained 50+ with #1. Keeping my weight gain to 25 MAX with #2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134055 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:46:37 +0000 banana 134055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.wagon: Yeah, eat cheese or an egg! Good proteins! They slow down the digestion of carbs so that the carbs don't turn into sugar as fast. I have a bag of nuts in my purse and a bag of pepper jack cheese sticks in the fridge. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134053 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:46:27 +0000 mrs. wagon 134053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@betsyboop: this totally makes sense because I've been craving carbs when I'm not normally a huge carb person. Time to cut back on carbs.... byebye french fries... and byebye pineapple!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134048 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:44:45 +0000 betsyboop 134048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB stressed that especially with Asian women, carb consumption during pregnancy = rapid weight gain. I was devastated to hear this, but once I cut back on the carbs, my weight stabilized very quickly. Pineapple is actually not a great fruit to eat if you're watching carbs bc of the sugar :( Sad, I know. </p> <p>I tried to snack on edamame, low-sodium string cheese, and popcorn. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134030 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:40:44 +0000 mrs. wagon 134030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@banana: ooh, I'll eat 1 oz of cheese! haha. or an egg... I love eggs. Another thing I've got to stock up on are egg substitutes and laughing cow cheeses... to make Hungry Girl's egg mugs! those are really satisfying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134025 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:39:20 +0000 banana 134025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.wagon: Nuts are fats but apparently they're good fats (as opposed to some of the other bad fats I guess). I'm required to eat 1 serving of protein with every serving of carbs on this GD diet. And nuts fulfills that protein requirement. Whenever I eat carbs, my dietician told me to eat a handful of nuts, 1 oz of cheese, or 1 egg. Nuts is just easier to much on as a snack so I eat nuts often. My husband eats like I do now (poor guy. lol) so we eat a lot of nuts cause he hates cheese. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134021 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:36:25 +0000 mrs. wagon 134021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@banana: I can't eat almonds... are other nuts still healthy? I love peanuts but they've got to be really fattening...!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134019 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:34:00 +0000 Goldilocks1107 134019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd ask my OB about the SlimFast, but I don't think there would be an issue since they're basically liquified vitamins. The main drawback I see is they might not have the same "staying power" as actual breakfast food, so you might end up taking in more calories in the morning instead of less.<br /> I've been eating Special K cereal for breakfast with a glass of OJ and that usually keeps me satisfied for 2-3 hours. Then it's snack time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134016 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:33:16 +0000 MamaMoose 134016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think I would feel comfortable eating foods that are aimed at weight loss while pregnant. There can be chemicals in there that are probably not great for baby. So I would ditch the slim fast. What about replacing it with ensure? That will give you a good balance of necessary vitamins and minerals without a lot of calories. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-134011 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:31:48 +0000 banana 134011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My gestational diabetes diet has helped me maintain my weight. Not that I would advocate this diet for everyone but the basic concept of low carbs/high protein and healthy snacks 3 times a day is a great way to maintain weight. And man...as much as I'd LOOOOVE to eat some chocolate cake, I can't :( I tell people that my GD is a blessing in disguise because I'm sure that I would've gained so much more weight if I didn't have GD. </p> <p>Oh, how about nuts? Can you eat nuts? Healthy + filling. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diet-foods-while-pregnant#post-133998 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:27:55 +0000 mrs. wagon 133998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So at my monthly appointment this morning I was horrified to see that I've gained a total of almost 30 pounds already... and I'm only 27 weeks along! I gained a total of around 40 with Wagon Jr. so that gives me only 10 pounds left and I'm not even into the third trimester yet. YIKES. </p> <p>So it's time to really start being careful. Usually when I need to lose or maintain weight I do a big kitchen purge and fill my cabinets and fridge with low fat and healthy snacks. It's tough this time though because I want to constantly snack, and I'm allergic to most fresh fruits and veggies so I can't do apples, carrot sticks, or celery. </p> <p>I just stocked up on yogurt, healthy choice fudge bars, fiber one bars, popchips, pineapple, grapes, popcorn, skinny cow candy, lean cuisines for lunches and weight loss shakes (like slim fast) for breakfasts. </p> <p>I'm not too confident about the slim fasts though-- does anyone think it's not good to drink those for breakfast while pregnant? </p> <p>And what do you stock up on when you're trying to watch your calorie / fat intake?? </p>