Are olives good during pregnancy?

Question

I randomly started liking olives in my salad these days, weird craving honestly. Are they fine to have regularly during pregnancy? Anyone eating them?

Harini Jog · Answer

Olives are good but since they come in cans with lots of salty water, we should eat only a few. My doctor said keeping salt in check is very important to avoid swelling in feet.

Laxmi Pandey · Answer

Yes, olives are perfectly fine as they have good fats and antioxidants. But let's be practical, they are very salty. Eat them in moderation and buy good quality brands.

Esha Narang · Answer

Olives are safe and healthy to eat during these months. Just wash them slightly to reduce the excess salt before eating.

Vibha Joshi · Answer

I love black olives on my home-made pizza! I'm currently 6 months pregnant and eat them occasionally. Are green olives also fine, or should we limit them?

Jayalakshmi Thiagarajan · Answer

Haan, olives are fine to eat, but dont eat too many na. They are heavily salted and preserved in brine, which can increase water retention. Just add 4-5 to your salads occasionally.

Unnati Naik · Answer

I had gestational diabetes and my doctor allowed a few olives because they have healthy fats and low carbs. Just be careful with canned ones because they contain a lot of sodium, so eat them in moderation.