Burrito

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Monday, May 10, 2010
by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

Mmmm...I ate so much Chipotle (www.chipotle.com/#/land) when I was pregant, I was lucky the kid didn't come out looking like a burrito (though she did end up being 9lbs. 4oz.). I also loved, loved pineapple and could be seen chugging down every drop of juice from any container which had been depleted of the sweet fruit. And, then there was Dairy Queen...and "Blizzards." All in all, I was fairly healthy in my eating and as a result, she was healthy too.

Are you following Planning Family on Facebook (www.facebook.com/#!/PlanningFamily)? Recently, the question was asked, "Do you (or did you) have any new food cravings while pregnant?" With nearly 250 responses, there's definitely something to the craziness of desiring (or despising) certain foods while expecting.

Wondering why you might be desiring specific foods? Curious how these foods and other eating habits will affect your munchkin's development? What should you be eating? If you're expecting, here's a great place to acquire the essential information that will help support you and your baby's development: www.planningfamily.com/pregnancy/nutrition/.

And, hot off the press, be sure to keep in mind that even so-called "healthy foods," may not be that healthy for you unless you are choosing the organic varieties: green.yahoo.com/blog/daily_green_news/332/the-new-dirty-dozen-12-foods-to-eat-organic-and-avoid-pesticide-residue.html. If you are pinching pennies and don't think you can spend the extra to buy organic, be sure to check out the safer alternatives.

What's your story? What are you eating these days and how do you think it is affecting (or isn't) your child's development?

Happy (and healthy) eating!

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