It was fascinating to read about NICE's recommendations around the way many women approach 'healthy eating' during their pregnancies. Like many other women I was looking forward to the opportunity to eat a few more treats once, and if , I'd finally plucked up courage to become a mother who would be 'eating for two'. Essentially, what is being suggested is that pregnant women only need an extra 200 calories per day in the last trimester. Indeed, if you look at the Slimming World website there is a section that talks about pregnancy and it really doesn't advocate anything radically different than the plan that its members already follow prior to conceiving. There is advice for those breastfeeding who may require additional healthy extras.
So my dreams of tucking into endless crisps and biscuits during pregnancy are over. It's not the only syn-packed myth out there. See how many of these you recognise:
"I've done an hour at the Gym today so I've earned a Kit Kat". Click here for the mythbuster
"Eat lots of salad and you'll lose weight". Click here for the mythbuster
"Drinks can't be as calorific as food". Click here for the mythbuster
Take a look at the 'science bit' on the Slimming World website and start to understand how the plan will effect your body and eating habits. A bit of research with reputable organisations can help you to identify advice that helps you side step the fads and myths that we hear about so often.
What myths have you been caught out by in the past? Add them to the comments!
Note: I follow Extra Easy and for simplicity don't reference Green and Red days a great deal here!
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