If the mother pulls on the sweet

Can pregnant women eat sugar? Experts say that you can, but in reasonable quantities. The limit for the mother - 40-50 grams of sweets per day. Sugar is a great source of energy for muscles and brain, it can be considered a cure fatigue and bad mood.

On the question of whether instead of sugar use sugar substitutes, may better meet Your doctor. Sorbitol, saccharin, xylitol and other sweeteners have many side effects and contraindications. They used patients with diabetes.

Honey, one of the sugar substitutes that contain vitamins, minerals and various enzymes. But honey sometimes cause allergies in mother or baby.

Meanwhile, in Russia the first month of family life Suite (time of conception of the baby) was called honey. And not without reason. The couple ate a lot of honey, because I knew that the inclusion of eating this product helps to conceive a healthy child. The older generation is advised young to drink more soft honey beverages.

The proposed recipe is simple honey drink. Ingredients: dry currant or raspberry leaves - 1 tbsp dry mint leaves - 1 tbsp honey - 1,5-2 tbsp, lemon (to taste) water (boiling) 2 cups.

In a jug or jar put the leaves of raspberry or currant. Add mint leaves and pour boiling water. You can put a slice of lemon. Let the drink sit for 20-30 minutes, then strain and add honey, stir until it dissolves. After this drink, you can submit or put in the refrigerator to cool.