I recently read a post on one of my favorite blogs regarding nutrition during pregnancy. I understand that his wife miscarried several times before this pregnancy. As the one who does the bulk (?) of the cooking, he is trying to achieve a nutritionally balanced diet for his wife while she is pregnant. So, they consulted a nutritionist. And while said nutritionist may not have had a TV (horrors!) it appears that she gave some pretty sound advice - try to eat more whole foods versus foods with additives. Try to eat more fruits and vegetables. What I don't get, however, are the comments. Many of the people who commented seem to equate trying to eat well, or at least her advice, as despicable. Why? I find this so incredibly strange. I am trying to eat well during my pregnancy and I am far from perfect in my attempts - but I would never fault someone else for trying to eat well. And although I complained about people exercising and climbing mountains during their pregnancies - it's only because I was so sad that I wasn't able to continue to exercise during the early part of this pregnancy. I happen to enjoy exercising. I had dreams of running throughout my pregnancy. I know that may seem crazy - but running is really one of my most favorite things to do. And no, I'm not thrilled that I am as big as a house - but I am also trying to ignore that and think about the kid and his needs. I would think anyone would recognize that eating well during pregnancy can only benefit mother and child. If you want to eat junk food all throughout your pregnancy, that's your prerogative - but why get upset if someone else is trying to eat well? I only have one shot at this - this kid is only in my womb, developing like this, once. This is HIS life, not my life. I'm far from perfect - but the junk I do eat upon occasion (I had my share of Pringles during the first trimester) I try to combat by also eating as many fruits and veggies as I can. And frankly, I feel better when I do.
Now go eat your damn Twinkies.
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People always feel insecure about their bad habits so they try to make everyone else feel bad to make themselves feel better. It's stupid.
I try to cook, and thereby usually eat pretty pure food, low on the additives. And that's a bad thing according to some people? Feh.
I agree with Jen.
I ate ok during my pregnancy, better than I normally would, and was glad to do it. SURE, I also ate crap and snacks, but I tried to ALSO make sure to at least eat balanced meals.
And those who don't, whatever, but I agree...why bother with criticizing someone who WANTS to eat well??
I knew exactly what post you were referring to and didn't even need to check the link. He's also one of my fave blogs.
I think nutrition and pregnancy are touchy subjects. I know that I'm dismayed at how much healthier an eater I was BEFORE I was pregnant and now I have such trouble with it. What I've decided is that lean, healthy whole foods are vastly improved by that glass of red wine. Pairing it with water or milk, just not my style...
Anyway, I tried commenting on his post several times, but noticed I was just writing sarcastic stuff - clearly to make myself feel better about my revulsion at eating anything green - so I didn't comment. I thought I was being overly sensitive. Of all the blogs I read, if any of the authors can handle sarcasm I'd say it's him, but now I'm glad I kept my unbalanced meal-eating mouth shut.
Hope you're feeling well!
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