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As if
being gluten-free didn’t already have its challenges, being
pregnant and being gluten-free adds more challenges and frustration
to the mix, especially when you're trying to find a healthy snack. When the challenge is real, and you're face to face with eating healthy gluten-free snacks what's a pregnant woman to do? Shopping for a gluten-free snack can be exhausting!
Why Being Gluten-free during pregnancy is important.
Even if it does sound tough there's a good reason for those who have celiac to remain gluten-free, even if you are pregnant. For those mothers with celiac, consuming gluten can cause vitamin deficiencies, which can lead to preterm labor, low birth weight, and even miscarriages. Because you may already have some nutrient deficiencies, it's best to check with your obstetrician, to find out what kind of supplements and vitamins you may need during pregnancy.4 Tips for finding gluten-free foods during pregnancy
If you're confused about finding foods that are gluten-free during pregnancy, you're not alone there are a few tips that may be able to help you navigate your way around the store when you're having cravings.
- Read food labels: Foods you may be craving may already be gluten-free. When searching for gluten-free food, look for things like, "naturally gluten-free," and "certified gluten-free."
- Stick to the simple less processed foods: Whole foods like fruits, vegetables, milk, cheese, nuts, and seeds are almost always gluten-free.
- Find alternatives to your favorite foods: Even though they may be a bit pricier, there are gluten-free flours and oatmeal, that can be used to create something you may be craving such as muffins, cupcakes, or oatmeal bowls.
- Shop at specialty stores: As long as you don't live in the middle of nowhere like I do, there are specialty stores that have a wider selection of gluten-free foods that meet your needs.
- Check out places like Pinterest: If you're looking for ideas, Pinterest offers many recipes (I included a few below to get you started).
Some gluten-free snack lists
As I've mentioned, in tip #5, I created a small list of gluten-free snacks that I found on Pinterest, this is only a small list of stuff, there are way more places to find gluten-free snacks on Pinterest.
Conclusion
Being gluten-free on the pregnancy journey doesn't have to be scary and there are many ideas. If you don't like one food, there may be other's that you enjoy that happen to be gluten-free. Take a chance, and take a leap, for both you and your unborn baby's health.
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