Newly pregnant and need menus! (plus a few questions)

BayAreaGal · 03-17-2004, 07:29 PM

I just found out I'm pregnant! I want to stay low carb, but need a little help. I've read on this board that I need to add in fruits, grains and more veggies. If you eat fruits by themselves as snacks will it cause a rise in insulin? How much fruit is necessary?

Also, I don't understand why grains need to be added in. Even whole grains don't seem to have a lot of nutritional value and it seems those carbs would be better spent on fruits or veggies. For instance, I think I would be better off adding a grapefruit to my usual breakfast shake (low carb milk with 1/2 scoop protein powder) rather than a bowl of oatmeal or a piece of whole wheat bread. What do you think?

Is Davinci syrup ok during pregnancy? I go through about a bottle a week in my decaf.

Please, please share your menus with me.

BayAreaGal · 03-17-2004, 09:33 PM

Also, I've heard that flaxseed oil is dangerous for pregnant women. Is this true?

Teach2Live · 03-17-2004, 09:36 PM

Hi. Why don't you post this question again on the pregnancy thread. Lots of us who can help answer questions are there!

03-17-2004, 07:29 PM	#1
BayAreaGal Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 79 Gallery: BayAreaGal	Newly pregnant and need menus! (plus a few questions) I just found out I'm pregnant! I want to stay low carb, but need a little help. I've read on this board that I need to add in fruits, grains and more veggies. If you eat fruits by themselves as snacks will it cause a rise in insulin? How much fruit is necessary? Also, I don't understand why grains need to be added in. Even whole grains don't seem to have a lot of nutritional value and it seems those carbs would be better spent on fruits or veggies. For instance, I think I would be better off adding a grapefruit to my usual breakfast shake (low carb milk with 1/2 scoop protein powder) rather than a bowl of oatmeal or a piece of whole wheat bread. What do you think? Is Davinci syrup ok during pregnancy? I go through about a bottle a week in my decaf. Please, please share your menus with me. Last edited by BayAreaGal : 03-17-2004 at 07:31 PM.

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03-17-2004, 09:33 PM	#2
BayAreaGal Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 79 Gallery: BayAreaGal	Also, I've heard that flaxseed oil is dangerous for pregnant women. Is this true?

03-17-2004, 09:36 PM	#3
Teach2Live Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 490 Gallery: Teach2Live Stats: 330/295 (postpartum)/140 WOE: Atkins Maintenance due to PG Start Date: Started 3/1/03	Hi. Why don't you post this question again on the pregnancy thread. Lots of us who can help answer questions are there!