Pregnant Women Cravings

Cravings for strawberries in winter, this is a classic of pregnant women. But according to a poll in the UK, some very unusual tastes develop. As extravagant as they are, a rational explanation can explain these surprising desires.

We already knew the flavors of so special English cuisine that surprises ostensibly epicurean taste buds and makes us caustic ... especially when we are compelled to restore the Channel. We also knew the legendary and irresistible cravings of pregnant women that must be met at short notice. But it was not the culinary habits of our British counterparts who are expecting babies. And it's worth it!

Pregnant Women Cravings

Bread rubbed with garlic topped with strawberry yogurt, sliced ​​beet chocolate sauce, olives stuffed with curd, chocolate chip ice shrimp and pineapple pancake stuffed with pellets of freeze-dried coffee, ice cream and mustard sauce ... Disgusting but edible. And that's not all! Already burnt ends of matches and sports shoes size women are included among the favorite dishes of some English speakers.
A touch of humor but good reasons

These results are very surprising, however, from a serious survey conducted among 200 pregnant women for a large British pharmaceutical company that manufactures vitamins. Released by the BBC, then questioned the chain of health professionals, some of which have not departed from the legendary British sense of humor. "Most of the foods mentioned are excellent views of dietetics and food, there is no problem. But the sneakers seem quite indigestible. Miraculously, if we do not know how to cook it can still wear them! If you want a really weird, it should still consult your doctor or midwife. Your plan is not perhaps not sufficiently balanced ".

More Cartesian, Sarah Schenker, a dietician in the British Nutrition Foundation said: "the cause of cravings during pregnancy has not yet been fully established. But consider a theory that our bodies are naturally aware of its nutritional needs. The cravings of pregnant women used to meet them. This effect could be intensified during pregnancy by hormonal changes may cause some weird food cravings. "

As a result of hormonal changes of pregnancy, pregnant women smell is much more developed. "The desire for shoes or burnt parts are probably related to the sense of smell. A pregnant woman is actually attracted by the strong smell rather than taste." Thus, according to a recent U.S. study, estrogen whose concentration increases with the pregnancy would result in an olfactory hypersensitivity. This phenomenon is believed to cause nausea and "desires", without the connection between the two phenomena is still unclear.

Even today, many pregnant women are unaware of the principles of proper nutrition in pregnancy: it absolutely must be varied, balanced and sufficient. Do not be tempted by a liver-fat whipped cream is too rich!

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