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When Pregnancy Cravings Strike: Smart Swaps for Forbidden Foods

October 4, 2016 By Caroline Jacobson

Don’t get caught up in an unhealthy craving! Here are some forbidden food swaps that are OK to eat while pregnant.

With baby (almost) on board, the snuggle is about to be real. But for pregnancy cravings, the struggle is real. Sweets, carbs and meats are what pregnant women want most (in that order). What happens when you’re starving for sashimi or begging for Brie? Here’s how to cope with common off-limit cravings:

Deli Meat

Hams off the deli meat. It’s prone to bacteria—A.K.A. listeria. Eating it isn’t a big deal for most people, but pregnant women have weaker immune systems. It can cause parasites resulting in birth complications.

• When You Wanna’ Hold Your Ham: Whether piping or Panini, enjoy your sub substitute the safe way. Make sure your lunchmeat has been heated to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Mexican-Style Queso

Like deli meat, many imported, soft cheeses run the risk of listeria. And if giving up goat cheese wasn’t hard enough, one of those forbidden fromages is a key ingredient in Mexican cheese dip—queso blanco.

• In Queso Emergency: Make your own gooey goodness to satisfy your craving safely. Use this healthy recipe that subs queso blanco with aged cheddar. We promise you won’t notice the difference. Bonus for baby mammas: cheese contains calcium, a key nutrient for building and maintaining strong teeth and bones.

That Second Cup of Coffee

You like big cups and you cannot lie. But with a 200 mg per day caffeine limit, your intake has sadly shrunk.

• Brewtiful Way to Java Good Day: Trick your brain. Fill half of your cup with caffeinated coffee and the other half with decaf. That way you can still feel like you’re getting the usual 2-cup fix.


Before making any changes to your diet, be sure to consult your doctor.

Here’s to a happy, healthy and hunger-free pregnancy!

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