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A new study says this bittersweet treat can have negative long-term effects on the development of the fetus when consumed while pregnant.
A craving for sweets is practically inevitable during pregnancy. (Chocolate fudge ripple ice cream, gummy bears, ginger snaps—sugary stuff all seems so much more tempting when you’re eating for two.) A new study from the University of Helsinki, however, suggests expecting mothers might want to think twice before reaching for one particular treat.
Hardcore candy fans, I’m sorry, but that bag of licorice may have to wait. Published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the Finnish study found that a large consumption of black licorice and its natural sweetener, glycyrrhizin, can have negative long-term effects on the development of the fetus. Researchers found that kids who were exposed to large amounts of licorice in the womb performed worse—by approximately seven IQ points—in cognitive reasoning tests than those who were not. (Thankfully, this finding is limited to black licorice. Red licorice uses different ingredients.)

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In the study, the National Institute for Health and Welfare and the Helsinki and Uusimaa hospital districts analyzed 378 youths around 13 years old whose moms had consumed “large amounts” (more than 500 mg per week) or “little to no” (less than 249 mg glycyrrhizin per week) black licorice during pregnancy. A total of 500 mg of glycyrrhizin corresponds on average to 250 g of licorice. Apart from lower IQ, the researchers found that the kids who were exposed to large amounts of licorice in the womb had lower memory capacity, and according the the parents, they also showed signs of ADHD. Plus, the girls were found to have started puberty earlier.
It’s not yet known how much licorice is safe to eat, but researchers suggest that pregnant women, or women looking to get pregnant , should be made aware of the effects large amounts of licorice may have on the fetus. In Finland, where licorice is a common candy obsession, the National Institute for Health and Welfare has already placed it on the “not recommended” category for pregnant women, small amounts—such as in ice cream or a few licorice sweets—are OK.
And while Canadians are not huge on licorice, Health Canada recommends to consult a health care practitioner before consuming it if you are pregnant.
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References “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”; Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel; 2008 “Napoleon’s Buttons”; Penny Le Couteur and Jay Bureson; 2004 “Conception, Pregnancy and Birth”; Miriam Stoppard, M.D.; 2008
If you're like the vast majority of women, you'll feel queasy or nauseated at some point during your pregnancy. To help reduce the symptoms of morning sickness--which in fact can strike at any time of day or night--many women turn to ginger. There are ginger candies available that can help relieve your symptoms with a few caveats.
In all likelihood, if you find that you experience symptoms of pregnancy-related queasiness, it will be most noticeable at the beginning of your pregnancy and will hopefully taper off as you approach your second trimester. Early pregnancy nausea is caused by high levels of the hormones estrogen, progesterone and hCG--human chorionic gonadotropin. As your body becomes used to the higher levels of hormones, you won't feel as nauseated.
In their book "What To Expect When You're Expecting," Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel note that ginger has a long history as a pregnancy-approved treatment for nausea in early pregnancy. It's completely safe to use, unlike many pharmaceutical anti-nausea medications, and many women also enjoy the taste. They recommend ginger in any form--as a tea, in a candy, or baked into cookies or crackers.
There are many ginger candies available on the market; they're particularly easy to find at natural food stores. While ginger candies might be a tasty way to get your ginger and satisfy your sweet tooth, it's worth considering that compared to teas, candies have lots of added sugar. This means they also have lots of calories. While candies are fine for occasional use, you may find that if you're using them constantly, you'll gain more weight than you want to during pregnancy.
There are some specific considerations with regard to the chemistry of ginger that may make candies less effective than other sources of ginger. The chemical responsible for ginger's anti-nauseant effect is zingerone, which is related to the spicy chemicals in black and red peppers, explain Jay Bureson and Penny Le Couteur in their book "Napoleon's Buttons." Candies typically contain less zingerone than tea preparations and significantly less of the chemical than you'd get if you stir-fried fresh ginger into vegetables.
In the end, whether you choose to use ginger candies or another form of ginger is going to depend mostly upon what works well for you. In her book "Conception, Pregnancy and Birth," Dr. Miriam Stoppard recommends trying various forms of ginger to see what seems to keep your nausea at bay. Remember that keeping a little food in your stomach and eating dry crackers can also help with your symptoms.
Kirstin Hendrickson is a writer, teacher, coach, athlete and author of the textbook "Chemistry In The World." She's been teaching and writing about health, wellness and nutrition for more than 10 years. She has a Bachelor of Science in zoology, a Bachelor of Science in psychology, a Master of Science in chemistry and a doctoral degree in bioorganic chemistry.
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Some women eat sour candy to help them with their morning sickness.
Pregnancy is such a wonderful, and complicated, time in a woman’s life. It can be a bit overwhelming for anyone, and that is because it becomes this huge weight of pressure, because now she is responsible for not just her health but for this growing baby. She needs to watch what she eats , what she drinks , and what environments she puts herself in. This can be hard in a time when everything feels out of control, especially when it comes to food cravings.
Food cravings are quite normal in pregnancy, and almost all women will experience them. While there are foods that mom knows that she needs to stay away from when she is pregnant, what if she gets a craving for one that she is not sure about? What if mom gets a craving for sour candy? Is this OK to eat, or will the tanginess bother the baby in any way?
While it is always best to speak directly to your healthcare provider if you have any questions about what you can, or cannot, eat during pregnancy we are going to take a look at sour candy during pregnancy.
While it is always good to watch the sugar intake during pregnancy, there is some good news. According to Romper , sour candy is completely safe during pregnancy. Not only is it safe to eat during pregnancy, but it can also actually be helpful.
Dr. Idries Abdur-Rahman is an OBGYN, and she stated that some women eat sour candy to help them with their morning sickness . The reason this works is that sour candy, or sour foods in general, can increase the amount of saliva in the mouth which is known to reduce morning sickness.
The reason sour candy has gotten a bit of a “bad rep” during pregnancy is that there is a myth that it can cause premature labor. This is, in fact, a myth, and sour candy has no part in starting labor at any stage of pregnancy.
There are a lot of women out there who crave sour candy during pregnancy, and they may wonder why? Maybe they have never been a big fan of sour candy before, but now they cannot get enough of it.
According to Natural Baby Life , one of the main reasons why women crave sour candy is because it can help to retain body fluid. It is a subconscious act by the brain and body to give it what it needs during this time. Sour foods and candy also contain the salt that the body needs during pregnancy, and sodium levels are important during pregnancy.
Now that we know that sour candy is OK to eat when pregnant, it may have some thinking about if there are any other candies that mom-to-be should be wary of.
According to The Bump , the only candy that mom should avoid during pregnancy is licorice . Studies have shown that licorice contains an ingredient that is linked with lower IQ in children years after they are born. It has also been linked with ADHD symptoms and earlier puberty in girls.
The good news remains that candy, even sour candy, is overall safe for consumption by pregnant women, but it is always wise to still watch how much is taken in.
Ashley is a Stay-At-Home mom to three beautiful children. She loves to write, read and dive into a Pinterest craft (or two).

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