‘Eat For Two’ During Pregnancy

Women who are pregnant are frequently advised to double their diet because they must now "eat for two." It makes intuitive sense that since you are now carrying another human inside of you, you must consume an additional meal to provide for them.

That is obviously untrue because a baby growing inside the womb is not the same as an adult. Although it varies on a number of variables, on average, pregnant women only need an additional 300 calories per day to create enough nutrients and food for the baby. This is equal to one slice of whole grain bread and one tablespoon of peanut butter.

Additionally, eating too much when pregnant might result in extra health issues like gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, and backaches.