Hi all!!
I have a query.They say its really good to eat lots of fruits during pregnancy,but I want to know if eating too much fruits causes Gestational diabetis?.So what are the fruits which are actually considered healthy??and how much should one eat daily?
thanks in advance.
rdgs,
amy.

I would say it would be safe to eat as much as you want.
Gestational diabetes cannot be prevented from diet. It's basically a throw of the dice with it. My cousin married a woman who had gestation diabetes during pregnancy, and she had always maintained a healthy diet and weight, no history of diabetes, so it was a shock when she had it during pregnancy. It's your body's reaction to a new situation, and unfortunately cannot be prevented.
Fruit is a great source of nutrients.
I googled it and found this answer from a nutritionist:


"Although it is possible to eat too much fruit, generally speaking fruit is a very healthy and refreshing option for pregnant women. But be cautious if you are suffering from morning sickness. Eating a lot of acidic fruits (citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruits) may cause some stomach upset especially if you are dealing with morning sickness. And it is also important to remember that fruit is high in natural sugars – which under normal conditions is just fine, but if you have gestational diabetes or any blood sugar issues make sure that you work with your doctor or nutritionist to keep your blood sugar under control"

So basically: go to town, but if you have any complications from eating too much, then cut back. : )

Thanks so much for that info

We just bought a pineapple and a big box of grapes and today I cut up the pineapple and put it and the grapes in a 4L ice cream container and it almost completely filled it...I love fruit but i never eat enough because its so expensive. Now I have no excuse!

OMG that sounds so good right now....

ya it does sound good. ..........but can u have pineapple??? i was said to avoid pineapple n papaya while pregnant(I m an indian n thats what they say).

I never heard you cant have it while preggo except it causes early labor but I dont believe that lol...I LOOOVE pineapple....know what, img onna go have some now hehe

Yeah I never heard about not eating pineapple while preggo. I guess it could put you in labor but I've been eating it for 3 days and NOTHING has happened I love it - I've craved it my whole pregnancy!

You can not eat too much fruit, it is full of vitamins and great for you, especially if you can get fruit with the skin on as you get all the fiber too. Enjoy!