I'm craving achaar so badly these days, especially the spicy mirch wala one mom makes. 9 weeks and constantly wanting kuch teekha. Is thoda achaar okay or should i avoid totally?
For spicy cravings, a little bit of homemade lemon or mirch pickle is fine to change your tongue's taste. If you get bad heartburn after eating it, try drinking cold milk or chewing some saunf right away. But if you have severe stomach pain or heavy vomiting, please call your gynac instead of trying home remedies.
Pickles usually have a lot of oil and sodium, so you have to be slightly careful with portion sizes. When I had gestational diabetes, I had to watch everything, even pickles can sometimes spike pressure or cause bloating if they have hidden sugars. A tiny spoon once in a while is okay, but check your overall diet.
With my twins, my cravings were double and I literally lived on achaar and paratha in my second trimester. Just be ready for the crazy heartburn that follows later! Eat it in limit unless you want to spend your night chugging cold water and walking around the room.
Oh god, I used to overthink every single meal like this! I kept Googling if red chili is safe or if it causes heat in the body. A little bit of home-made achaar is safe, but please don't eat it on an empty stomach. If you feel any burning sensation or stomach upset, just stop eating it immediately.
Same here, I am currently 5 months pregnant and literally dying to eat spicy things daily! Did your doctor say anything about restricting spicy food? I have a tiny bit of red chili pickle with my paratha sometimes, but then I get scared if it's bad for the baby.
I totally get why you are asking, even small food choices used to make me super anxious when I was pregnant. Honestly, having a tiny bit of mirch achaar for taste is completely fine if it satisfies your craving. Just don't overdo it because it can cause bad acidity, which is another headache.
