Namaste! I've been craving some pickles and salads with vinegar lately. Is it safe for me to consume vinegar during pregnancy, or should I avoid it completely? Please share your experiences if you know.
Normal cooking vinegar in small amounts is fine, but avoid raw apple cider vinegar because of infection risks. We have to plan so many medical expenses, tests, and delivery charges, so better not to take unnecessary health risks that increase hospital visits. Just stick to basic safe foods.
Thoda bohot vinegar food me chalega, but raw form me directly mat lena. For acidity or digestion, I usually prefer simple ginger tea or warm water. But if you are experiencing severe nausea or pain, please don't rely on home remedies and ask your doctor.
Honestly, I only ate vinegar in Chinese food sometimes during my pregnancy and it was totally fine. I didn't take raw apple cider vinegar though because I was scared of stomach issues. Everyone's experience is different, so I just stuck to safe cooked meals.
I think small amounts in food should be okay, but maybe avoid having it directly. We are planning to conceive soon so I am also learning about what foods to avoid. It is better to eat simple, freshly cooked home food to be safe.
Please check with your gynac once before adding vinegar, especially apple cider vinegar, to your daily routine. There are some risks of bacteria in unpasteurized types. It is always better to be 100% safe and ask your doctor what is allowed.
I am in my second trimester now and literally had this exact same doubt yesterday because I wanted to eat pickles! Is it really safe to have normal vinegar? I'm so scared of eating the wrong thing, did anyone else also have vinegar cravings?
Actually, some people use apple cider vinegar for sugar control, but please be careful. Make sure it is pasteurized because unpasteurized stuff has bacteria. Always check with your doctor before taking any such remedy, especially if you are managing blood sugar levels.
