Reply To: Too Much Food!

[Ryann Kipping, MPH, RDN, LDN]

Hey! Great question! Yes, nutrients are important, but listening to your body is equally important. I would prioritize protein as this is going to stabilize blood sugars and help keep you full throughout the day. So, if carbs are the only thing that sounds good, totally okay, just if you can follow it up with a source of protein. If you eat anything less than 1800 calories per day, you definitely aren’t meeting your nutrient needs for most nutrients so your prenatal vitamin is important. Have you tried smoothies? You can make them pretty calorically and nutrient-dense!

Food should always be a greater focus than the number on the scale ( :