Can You Eat Maple Syrup During Pregnancy?
Picture this: a lovely Sunday morning with the sun kissing the leaves outside your window, and a comforting stack of pancakes on your plate. As you reach out to drizzle maple syrup over your breakfast, you pause β is it safe to indulge in this sweet delight while pregnant?
Nutrition Facts
Safety Status
This delightful syrup isn't devoid of concerns, though. The Safety Status is β οΈ Limit.
π§ Mother says: Maple syrup adds sweetness naturally but is high in
πΆ Baby says: Sweet mommy, just a drizzle will do! Let's keep the sweetness in life and our tummies balanced. ππ₯°
Recommended Limit
It's advisable to limit maple syrup intake to 2 tablespoons per day. This precaution helps maintain healthy blood
FAQs
Is maple syrup a better choice than refined
While maple syrup is natural and less processed than refined
Can maple syrup cause gestational diabetes?
Consuming maple syrup in moderation is unlikely to cause gestational diabetes, but overconsumption of any high-
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