Today’s cravings are tomorrow’s regrets — and that’s okay.
Welcome to the second trimester, where your taste buds are unhinged, your cravings are chaotic, and your snack choices read like a drunken grocery haul curated by a toddler with no impulse control.
One minute, it’s peanut butter straight from the jar (with a spoon if you’re feeling classy), the next it’s a violent, full-body ick at the mere sight of eggs. Sound familiar? You, my friend, are deep in the pregnancy craving paradox: everything is amazing until it’s disgusting. And vice versa.
So here’s our love letter to the top ten foods you’ll irrationally hate… and then passionately crave again tomorrow. Because pregnancy? She’s dramatic, and your taste buds are just along for the ride.
“Cravings are temporary. Regret is fleeting. Snacks are forever.”
1. Eggs
Ah, the breakfast MVP. Full of protein, good fats, and energy — aka a second trimester dream… unless you’re suddenly convinced they smell like betrayal and gym socks.
One day you’re craving a soft-boiled moment with avo toast, the next you’re dry-heaving because your partner cooked scrambled eggs in your kitchen. Come week 23? You might be back on board with a frittata.
2. Chicken
Chicken is having a real personality crisis during pregnancy. It’s either your holy grail protein source or it gives you the full body “NOPE.” And it changes daily.
- Roast chook? Maybe.
- Chicken soup? Sounds doable.
- Grilled breast with zero seasoning? That’s a crime.
Texture is a dealbreaker. One rubbery bite and it’s over. Until you’re crying into a chicken schnitzel the next night because it tastes like your childhood and emotional stability.
3. Bananas
The ultimate good-girl snack. Pre-pregnancy you probably loved her. Portable. Potassium-packed. Goes well with peanut butter. But now? You’re gagging before you peel the thing.
Is it the mush? Th
4. Ice cream
Don’t worry — this one doesn’t go into the hate pile. But it does go into the “how the hell did I eat that much” category. One second you’re nibbling like a lady, the next you’ve polished off the tub and you’re crying because you forgot to save any for tomorrow.
Pro tip: buy two tubs. Hide one behind the frozen peas. You’ll thank us when the cravings swing back around at 11:42 PM.
5. Pickles (and anything salty)
The classic cliché is true — there’s something about that briny crunch that just hits during pregnancy. But don’t be shocked when, out of nowhere, your mouth revolts and the thought of a pickle makes you feel personally attacked.
Still, they’ll make a comeback. Probably while you’re crying over a cheese toastie and watching Bridgerton.
“Pickles: snack, emotional support, enemy — all in one bite.”
6. Coffee
This one hurts. Your morning love affair might suddenly taste like burnt mud, and the smell may trigger instant nausea. And yet… the need for caffeine remains. Welcome to limbo.
Switch to a half-caf, find a new favourite chai, or stare lovingly at your old barista while sipping hot chocolate and pretending it gives you the same rush. One day, your latte loyalty will return.
7. Bread (?!?)
This betrayal cuts deep. If you’re suddenly off toast, sandwiches, or anything remotely bready, know that you’re not alone. It’s common, and no, there’s no explanation.
But then, like a phoenix from the carb ashes, your desire will rise — likely with a vengeance for croissants, hot chips, or all the garlic bread in a 5km radius.
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8. Avocado
Rich, creamy, trendy — but oh-so-offensive when your pregnant palate says nope. The texture can turn in an instant, and suddenly avo toast feels like eating a wet sponge. With lime.
And then next week? You’re spooning it from the skin with salt and calling it “divine.” Pregnancy taste buds are chaos queens.
9. Anything with garlic
Smells like culinary heaven. Tastes like regret. Garlic is one of those tricky ingredients that can go from flavour enhancer to total dealbreaker fast.
You might love it cooked but hate it raw. Or vice versa. Or both. And let’s not even talk about the aftertaste. Still, one craving for garlic bread will bring you running back like the loyal snack warrior you are.
“Craving garlic at 9PM is self-care. Hating it the next day is just karma.”
10. Chocolate
Shocking, we know. But sometimes chocolate — your former comfort queen — just doesn’t hit. Too rich. Too sweet. Too much.
But don’t panic. The craving will return like an ex who knows exactly when to show up. One whiff of a brownie and boom — the love affair is back on. No hard feelings.
So what do we do about all this foodie whiplash?
First: stop overthinking it. Cravings are weird, cravings are fickle, and that’s okay. Unless your OB has told you to avoid something specific, you do not need to feel guilty about changing tastes, random aversions, or finish
Second: Dress for the snack journey. That means stretchy, soft, comfort-loving clothing that supports you through every craving spiral. Emamaco maternity leggings and shorts were made for this life. Whether you’re curled up with pickles and ice cream or storming the pantry looking for something you might want to eat — these are your ride-or-die wardrobe MVPs.
Final bite: you’re doing amazing, sweetie
Don’t worry if your appetite feels unhinged. Don’t worry if you want watermelon for dinner and hate it by breakfast. You’re building a whole new organ (hello, placenta) AND a whole human — your taste buds are allowed to be messy.
Laugh at the absurdity. Keep the snacks coming. And maybe write down some of these cravings for future you to cackle over later.
✨ Hungry, confused, and mildly emotional? Same. Emamaco has your back (and your belly) with maternity wear that’s perfect for every craving stage — from pickles to pasta to full-blown ice cream therapy.
Stay salty, stay sweet, and never trust a banana twice 💅
—The Emamaco Snack Support Squad