Can i eat karuvadu during pregnancy?

Question

Im craving karuvadu so badly these days, second trimester. My MIL says avoid dried fish but i really miss it. Is it actually ok to have or not? Anyone had it during pregnancy?

Ratna Bagchi · Answer

I had a tough journey with PCOS, so I was very cautious with dry fish because of the high salt content. Better to avoid it or have it very rarely, and make sure it's cooked extremely well.

Kusum Setty · Answer

Oh, the craving for dry fish is real but the smell might make you run away, haha! Just make sure it's cleaned and cooked super well if you must eat it.

Rani Unni · Answer

My pregnancy app recommended avoiding highly processed and salted dried foods due to high sodium. Maybe try fresh fish instead for better nutrition.

Amoolya Sisodiya · Answer

Honestly, dry fish can sometimes have hygiene issues during processing. I'd say skip karuvadu for these few months to avoid any stomach infection.

Nilima Deora · Answer

It's better to avoid dry fish during pregnancy due to high salt and potential contamination.