Healthy Ways To Deal With Pregnancy Cravings

 It seems like yesterday, you took the best pregnancy test kit test and got the biggest khush khabri of your life! However, the joy of bringing another life in this world is not just exciting and pleasurable, but it also comes with its share of responsibilities. The moment you share your pregnancy news with your family, everyone starts advising you on what to do and what not to do. Though your closed ones may suggest them out of concern, it can sometimes be irritating. Especially, when your hormones are changing daily.

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One such thing which often creates undue stress for any mum-to-be is - what should one eat during pregnancy. Everything that you eat during pregnancy is responsible for your health, as well as your baby’s too. Maintaining a healthy diet as you nurture a new life within you can sometimes be a challenging task thanks to those food cravings. Therefore, let us help you with some lip-smacking recipes to help you satisfy your crazy food cravings. Below are a few flavourful recipes which are not only delicious, but also packed with nutrients.

Sprouts cutlet:

Take two boiled potatoes in a bowl, mash them and add some sprouts in it and mix them. Add some freshly chopped coriander leaves, salt, chilli powder, and besan and mix them well. Apply some oil in your palms and make small cutlets of the mixture.

Coat the cutlets with bread crumbs or Rawa and shallow fry them until they are golden brown. Serve them with tomato sauce or green chutney.

Sprouts have a lot of nutritional value. The protein content in them is high. Sprouts are good antioxidants; they detoxify the body and aid digestion.

Chocolate covered peanuts:

Take some peanuts and cover them in dark chocolate and TADA you have a protein-packed snack you can eat on the go.

Peanuts contain protein and folate that is recommended during pregnancy to prevent birth defects in children. Dark chocolate is a great antioxidant. Now isn’t this a win-win?

Note: You can replace peanuts with almonds if you are allergic to them.

Moong dal dosas:

Soak moong dal in warm water for 30 mins. Drain off the water. Add dal, cumin, ginger, green chillies in a jar and blend it into a smooth batter. Smear oil over a tawa,

sprinkle some water, rub a piece of onion all over. Pour some batter over tawa and spread it using the back of the ladle. Sprinkle little ghee over the dosa and let it roast. Flip the dosa and let it cook. Serve it with tomato onion chutney.

Having moong dal dosas is ideal for breakfast. It contains proteins and carbohydrates that will give you the energy and nutrition you need to get through the day.

We are sure by now you must be craving these mouth-watering delicacies. Now you can easily ensure that your diet is healthy and balanced during pregnancy without compromising on your taste buds.

PS: Please consult your gynecologist before following any of the recipes to ensure it is in sync with your medical health.