There are three facts about the wonderful world of pregnancy that we all know to be true:
1.
A woman can have one or more tiny humans floating around in her belly.2.
During the nine-ish months, the woman is allowed to eat EVERYTHING she wants.
No matter how weird it might be.
Food cravings are a common occurrence during pregnancy.
But why do they happen?
And more importantly, why do cravings make pickle juice and falafel sound like a good mix?
There are many theories as to why pregnant women give into their food desires.
Women who have a hankering for salty, spicy, or sour foods are carrying a boy.
That’s why so many pregnant women crave spicy foods.
That explains why so many of the hottest places on earth have equally spicy dishes.
This could also explain why so many women crave strange combinations like pickles dipped in peanut butter.
Maybe you need more sodium via the pickle and more protein via the peanut butter.
Why your baby just doesn’t ask for a turkey burger?
Well, she doesn’t have a refined palate just yet.
Well, it is believed that the ice helps reduce the tongue swelling and inflammation.
Your hormones are out of whack
Pregnancy tends to play ping-pong with your hormones.
Well, maybe not those items specifically, but you get the idea.
However, researchers have found obese people have chronically high levels of NPY.
Your body might need some Omega-3
Many women report craving fish and other types of seafood.
The answer is pretty simple: your body is probably lacking Omega-3 fatty acids.
This is a common deficiency, particularly among pregnant women.
For many years, women have been warned against eating fish because of the potential for mercury poisoning.
Mercury is a highly toxic heavy metal that concentrates in fish through water pollution.
Culture plays a huge role in how your cravings are perceived.
That’s why women in other cultures experience food cravings but with different foods.
No matter the reason for the food cravings, it’s recommended not to overindulge.
