Craving chicken drums of heaven so bad rn, third trimester cravings are next level haha. Just want to be sure its fine to eat if its properly cooked? haan it will be from a good place not roadside.
I had huge cravings for drums of heaven during my second trimester and ate them a few times! My toddler is healthy and fine now, so don't stress too much over occasional treats. Just make sure the chicken is completely cooked and hygienic.
I checked with my clinical nutritionist at the hospital about outside Chinese food. She advised me to avoid dishes with MSG and artificial colors during pregnancy. It is always better to call your hospital staff and get their opinion on eating street-style food.
Eating outside food once in a while is okay, but with my PCOS history, I tried to avoid deep-fried and highly processed Chinese dishes. Drums of heaven usually have MSG and food coloring which might not be great. If you do eat it, make sure it's cooked fresh at a hygienic place.
I recently delivered and honestly, I craved Indo-Chinese food like crazy! I did eat drums of heaven occasionally, but only from a highly trusted, hygienic restaurant to avoid any stomach infection. Just ensure it is served piping hot.
Beta, eating too much outside spicy food like Chinese can cause acidity and stomach upset during pregnancy. If you really want it, try to make a cleaner version at home with less spices and no food color. Drink some warm water afterwards to help digestion.
If you eat heavy fried food like drums of heaven, it can make you feel bloated. I usually balanced it out with a short walk inside the house, but only because my doctor allowed light walking. Try to keep fried items to a minimum for better health.
