While ketchup can enhance the flavor of many dishes, it contains added sugars and sodium. Moderation is key to keeping your energy levels balanced and ensuring my healthy growth. Choose fresh tomatoes for more nutrients! 🌱
By Shubhra Mishra — a mom of two who turned her own confusion during pregnancy into BumpBites, a global mission to make food choices clear, safe, and stress-free for every expecting mother. 💛
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In the early weeks of pregnancy, Sarah found herself standing in the kitchen with an insatiable craving for French fries. As she reached for the ketchup to complement her snack, a thought crossed her mind - is it safe to indulge in this sweet tang during pregnancy? 🤔
👶 Baby says: A little sweetness won't hurt, but don't drown everything in ketchup, Mommy! 😉
🧠 Mother says: While ketchup can enhance the flavor of many dishes, it contains added
Enjoy up to 3 tablespoons of ketchup per day to keep flavors lively without overloading on
Due to its
Yes, homemade ketchup made with fresh tomatoes and herbs can be a healthier choice, reducing
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| quantity | 1 tablespoon |
| calories | 20 kcal |
| protein | 0 g |
| carbohydrates | 5 g |
| fats | 0 g |
| sugar | 4 g |
| limit Per Day | 3 tablespoons |
When Shubhra Mishra was expecting her first child in 2016, she was overwhelmed by conflicting food advice — one site said yes, another said never. By the time her second baby arrived in 2019, she realized millions of mothers face the same confusion.
That sparked a five-year journey through clinical nutrition papers, cultural diets, and expert conversations — all leading to BumpBites: a calm, compassionate space where science meets everyday motherhood.
Her long-term vision is to build a global community ensuring safe, supported, and free deliveriesfor every mother — because no woman should face pregnancy alone or uninformed. 🌿
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