da pregnancy cravings code

so i learned some things in our childbirth prep class

when you crave...

• sweets/sugars (donuts, cookies, candy, etc.)
  

what your body really wants is energy. sugar is the quickest and most empty form of energy that we resort to when when we're desperate. empty calories is the primary reason americans are morbidly obese.

it's better to have protein which is a more durable source of energy.

• chocolate
  what your body really wants is iron.

best of all, don't get ravenous in the first place. if you're keeping your blood sugar levels up with nutritious meals.