What to Eat While Pregnant: Why Sugar Is a No-No by Isabel De Los Rios
You may be surprised to learn that when it comes to what to eat while pregnant, sugar should be one of the foods you cut back on, or eliminate entirely. Sugar seems so innocuous, after all. We all know the negative effects of alcohol and caffeine on your pregnancy and diet, but surely sugar is safe, right? Who would begrudge a pregnant woman a piece of cake or a cookie?
As innocent as sugar seems, it’s actually a substance that can cause a bunch of problems not just during pregnancy, but in your overall diet as well. You should eliminate sugar not just as part of a healthy pregnancy, but as a healthy lifestyle change as well.
Understanding the Negatives of Sugar
Let’s take a look at the issues that sugar can cause, just in the average person’s diet: