Pregnancy can trigger outrageous food cravings, and one of the most common among pregnant women is a yearning for sweet treats. There's nothing wrong with enjoying sweets during pregnancy, but try to choose treats that provide essential nutrients in addition to satisfying your sweet tooth.

Although the reasons are not fully understood, pregnant women are at an increased risk for developing nonchronic gastritis. Gastritis manifests itself in a variety of ways. You may experience of symptoms like stomach pain, vomiting, excessive hiccups, heartburn, indigestion and dark stools.

Many pregnant women are deficient in biotin, according to a 2009 article published in the "Journal of Nutrition."

Edible seaweed comes in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Commonly used in various of Asian dishes, fresh and dried seaweed options provide essential nutrients such as fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals.

Your nutritional needs change when you become pregnant. The base of your diet -- rich with whole grains, dairy, lean proteins and whole fruits and vegetables -- doesn't change. The amount of these foods does, and you need to pay special attention to several key nutrients.

L-arginine is a chemical building block known as an amino acid. The "L" in the name refers to the left-handed configuration of the molecule. Amino acids form the molecular foundation of proteins. Arginine in particular also has several specific functions.

Although spicy foods will not harm your developing fetus during pregnancy, they might affect you. While many expectant mothers can tolerate spicy foods without problems, others experience heartburn and digestive problems.

Arnica montana, an herb that also known as wolf’s bane, leopard’s bane and mountain arnica, is not safe for anyone, including pregnant women, to take by mouth, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Pregnancy increases your need for various vitamins and minerals so your baby can grow and develop properly. Calcium, magnesium and zinc are just a few of the nutrients you need.

When you’re pregnant, every doughnut and sweet food stares you in the face, but it’s important to eat foods that have a high nutritional value. Empty calories, such as doughnuts, soda and cookies, don’t provide your fetus with sufficient nutrients for growth and development.

Sugar itself is not dangerous to eat while pregnant. The problem is that many foods that contain high amounts of refined sugar, such as candy, cakes, cookies and soft drinks, don’t provide much nutritional benefit.

Vanilla extract lends a slightly sweet, but bold flavor to many desserts and baked goods. Because it contains alcohol, you might be wondering if it's safe to use while you're pregnant. If you eat foods that contain vanilla extract, you probably don't need to worry.