Eating too Much Junk Food while Pregant? Try Goldenberries instead

“I have to eat for two from now on” is a common phrase use by pregnant women. Digging into junk food or stuffing yourself with boxes of chocolates and other indulgent foods dose feel very satisfying, however, sometimes eating for two can lead to the horrible guilt, especially when you are a woman that cares about a healthy diet. While giving in to cravings is not a life-and-death situation, one can lose sight of a nutritious diet – essential for a healthy lifestyle.

No one really knows why pregnancy cravings occur, though there are theories that it represents some nutrient that the mother may be lacking, and the crave is the body's way of asking for what it needs.

Therefore that aching for a greasy hamburger and a plate of fries may be your need for more protein, sodium, or potassium and the burning in your belly for a double helping of chocolate double latte ice cream may be signaling a need for more calcium or fat.


 Fortunately there are natural and healthy tasty
treats you and your baby can enjoy; Goldenberries!

Doctors recommend special pregnancy multivitamins, however you can simply snack goldenberries;
except from iodine, goldenberries naturally contain most of the essential nutrients, vitamins and
minerals your developing baby needs, folic acid, zinc, iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin D, B vitamins such as B6 and B12, potassium and vitamin E. (see. Goldenberries, a most have super fruit for vegans and vegetarians).

So, if you happen to have that sweet and sour craving, don’t worry you don’t have to eat those
unhealthy sour patches anymore. You now have goldenberries! Forget the guilt.

Folic acid can help prevent neural tube defects such as spinal bifida and other malformations, like a cleft lip or palate. This phytochemical is found in goldenberries, as well as in hazel nuts, sunflower seeds, grapefruit.

Zinc is particularly important for the rapid cell growth that occurs during pregnancy. Some clinical
studies had link a zinc deficiency to miscarriage, toxemia, low birth weight, and other problems during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Goldenberries contain 0.40mg/per 100g of zinc.

Iron. A woman’s body needs more iron than usual during pregnancy in order to produce all the blood that is needed to supply nutrition to the placenta. The iron content of one goldenberry is close to
1.2mg/per 100g. Other good sources of iron are broccoli and spinach.

Magnesium is important for the development of nervous tissue and muscle cells. If you have a shortage of magnesium, it can lead to cramping of leg muscles, undue womb muscle irritability and your baby hiccupping in the womb.

Calcium is one of the most necessary minerals in pregnancy. Your body constantly needs it because it builds healthy bones and teeth, and can prevent muscles from cramping, as well as prevent pre-
eclampsia in pregnancy. The concentration of calcium in goldenberries is low, however, the high levels of vitamin A aids on it’s effective absorption from other foods.

Potassium is important in sending nerve impulses, helping your muscles contract, and releasing energy from protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Since your blood volume expands by up to 50 percent during pregnancy, you'll need slightly more electrolytes to keep the extra fluid in the right chemical balance. The goldenberry is rich in potassium with an average value of 210mg/per 100g

Vitamin C is necessary for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It helps the body make collagen, an important protein used to make skin, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels; 100g of goldenberry contains 20.0mg of vitamin C.

Vitamin D  is needed to maintain proper levels of calcium and phosphorus, which help build your baby's bones and teeth, deficiency during pregnancy can cause growth retardation and skeletal deformities. It may also have an impact on birth weight. Yellow fruits like goldenberries and oranges are great sources of vitamin D.

B-Complex Vitamins. These important nutrients help the body convert food into energy, in addition to performing other important functions such as aiding in the formation of red blood cells. Goldenberries have vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B12.