Beta, having a little imli to change your mouth's taste during nausea is perfectly fine. But avoid drinking raw concentrated juice as it can upset your stomach heat. Take light buttermilk or lemon water instead if you feel uneasy.
My MIL allowed me to have a tiny bit of imli chutney to cure my nausea. But she warned against drinking glasses of imli juice as it is too "hot" for the body in large amounts. Better to have just a small taste when you crave it.
Since it can cause acidity, make sure you don't drink it right before your daily walk or prenatal yoga session. I kept my diet very clean and only did my light exercises after consulting my doctor. Always check with your doctor before trying new herbal or sour drinks.
Oh god, the sour cravings are so real, I used to dream of imli! You can have a little bit, but honestly, don't drink too much or you'll be dealing with crazy heartburn all night instead of sleeping. Trust me, sleep is precious, don't ruin it!
In our homes, we use imli quite a bit for rasam to help with morning sickness. But having concentrated imli juice should be done in limit as it can trigger acidity. Do ask your doctor if you have severe reflux issues.
Look, a little bit of imli juice for taste is fine if you have nausea. But don't make it a daily habit because too much sourness causes bad acidity and throat irritation. Keep it in moderate quantities and you will be fine.
I am planning to conceive soon and my friends told me imli is a lifesaver for nausea. Is it really safe to have during the first trimester? Let me know how it goes if you try it!
