Pregnancy is a phase of life in a woman wherein she experiences different moods and cravings because of the hormonal imbalances in the body. The cravings will be so weird that she will want to eat pickles or even corn flakes or street food. In this article, we will discuss corn flakes during pregnancy, whether they are safe or not, because of the sugary content in them and the risk of congenital disabilities.

It’s not only corn flakes; any food that is overeaten during pregnancy is very harmful and will cause congenital disabilities to the baby. Anything which is consumed in limited quantities is good. So is the case of corn flakes. Corn flakes are absolutely safe to consume during pregnancy, provided the pregnant lady has no gestational diabetes (1).

What is Corn Flakes?

Corn flakes is a cereal which is usually consumed for breakfast. These are made by toasting flakes of corn or maize. Corn flakes are considered as one of the healthiest breakfasts because it aids in weight reduction by suppressing the appetite. During its inception, corn flakes were produced without any sugar in it, and later with the increased consumers’ different flavored corn flakes starting to emerge in the market like the sugary cornflakes, chocolate cornflakes, honey corn flakes, etc. Corn flakes are generally consumed with milk and fruits in it.

Nutritional Values of Corn Flakes During Pregnancy:

Corn flakes, which are very light, have some fantastic nutritional benefits in them. Corn flakes are fat-free and less in bad cholesterol content (LDL) and good in HDL, the good cholesterol. These flakes are also rich in essential minerals and vitamins that are required for a pregnant woman. One cup (25gm) of corn flakes contains 95mg of calories, 21.4 mg of carbohydrates, 1.7mg of protein in them.

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