Most Common Pregnancy Cravings: 7 Foods Craved By Pregnant Women

Pregnant women are known to have random food cravings. Being aware of the most common pregnancy cravings can help you prepare your tummy and your budget for these types of food.

1. Chocolates

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— World and Science (@WorldAndScience) May 4, 2016

One of the most common pregnancy cravings is chocolate. Eating chocolates can be helpful for pregnant women because it can help release neurotransmitters such as phenylethylamine and serotonin which help brighten up a person's mood.

2. Spicy Food

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Many pregnant women love to eat spicy food like curry and hot peppers. "Interestingly enough, it's because hot foods make the body sweat, which cools off the body," She Knows explains.

3. Pickles

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— Rebecca Miller (@rbrosemer) May 4, 2016

There are many women who love eating pickles during pregnancy because of the crunch and vinegar taste of this vegetable. Some also believe that pregnant women who crave pickles could have a low sodium level in their body.

4. Lemon

rt if u never saw a pealed lemon until now pic.twitter.com/qhkgcOYcoD — *sarcastic emoji* (@ThinkSarcasm) May 4, 2016

Lemons are also common pregnancy cravings. Women's taste buds can change during pregnancy and this causes a desire to stimulate their taste buds by eating sour or spicy food.

5. Ice cream

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— FoodPics (@ItsFoodPics) May 7, 2016

Many women crave for ice cream even if they are not pregnant. But if you are pregnant and craving for ice cream, there are some important tips to follow. "For a healthier version, buy low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt and top with fresh fruit," She Knows suggests.

6. Green Veggies

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Pregnant women can eat these healthy veggies as often as they like. Green veggies provide important nutrients like magnesium and fiber.

7. Red Meat

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— Whole Foods Market (@WholeFoods) May 6, 2016

One of the most common pregnancy cravings is red meat. However, pregnant women should avoid red meat with too much fat and should go for round and sirloin cuts instead.