I am craving alot of protein like peanut butter and hot wings the last two months. Is this normal during pregnancy??? Why am i craving so much protein?
2006-07-06 04:04:43 · 15 answers · asked by London girl 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
i'm the opposite....i've been steering clear of meat lately. the thought of a hamburger makes me cringe.
cravings are just your body's way of getting something it is lacking.
just be sure you are eating a balanced diet and everything will be fine.
2006-07-06 04:11:30 · answer #1 · answered by joey322 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
cravings are normal,
I am a nutritionist, from what you said I am going to guess it is the salt you crave not the protein, the typical average diet has more that adequate amounts to support a pregnancy (about 6 ounces of beef a day covers all your protein needs).
but because your blood volume increases during pregnancy you require more salt to regulate it, hence you crave foods that have a high sodium content like peanut butter and wings...
2006-07-06 11:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by tpuahlekcip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People crave all sorts of things, its not necessarily a deficiency of a particular vitamin... I posted something on here a while ago to explain my weird craving for wanting to sniff diesel fumes and someone else replied that her friend ate through several bathroom sponges!!!!
When I was pregnant with my son I craved cucumber, I muched through about 10 a day... this time, I'm craving smells only... so very strange... but expecting a girl this time.
Everyone's cravings are different, just go with the flow and don't deny yourself, what better excuse to eat 20 doughnuts when you're pregnant!
2006-07-06 13:59:02 · answer #3 · answered by Violent and bored 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure why you are craving protein in particular, could be that it is something that your system feels it is lacking. I know all kinds of cravings during pregnancy are very normal. If you are at all concerned about it, check with your doctor on your next visit.
2006-07-06 11:08:25 · answer #4 · answered by jet_333 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the body does crave things that it needs for one reason or another.
I am a very anaemic person in general and with my first two pregnancies needed iron supplements, last year when pregnant i craved celery which is very high in iron and i did not need supplements during that pregnancy at all. Its usually your bodies way of making you eat what it needs, for whatever reason.
Good luck with the pregnancy.
2006-07-08 18:30:41 · answer #5 · answered by claire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Food cravings during pregnancy is normal. You would see that these cravings would change in a few days. Also consult your doctor.
2006-07-06 11:10:02 · answer #6 · answered by czaroma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe your body's way of letting you know, you need to eat more protein. Could be just a craving. Just make sure you continue to eat a balanced diet.
2006-07-06 11:08:55 · answer #7 · answered by RRE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot wings = protein????? Hmmmm not sure about that!
Loads of women who are pregnant crave weird food. Some even have been known to eat coal.
2006-07-06 11:08:37 · answer #8 · answered by sirdaz_uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead and give into your cravings of peanut butter and chicken...just stay away from bakery items like donuts! I eat smuckers natural peanut butter.. its good for you. When i was pregnant I craved chinese food and slurpees.
2006-07-06 11:13:27 · answer #9 · answered by batsey99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard your body craves what it needs. Eat up!
2006-07-06 11:29:51 · answer #10 · answered by Texas318-222 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋