I love spicy food, but my mother-in-law keeps telling me not to eat it during pregnancy. Is it okay to eat spicy food during pregnancy, or should I avoid it completely? I'm missing my favorite dishes.
Actually, I used to crave spicy schezwan chutney and misal pav so much during my second trimester, yaar. Gynac said limited spice is totally fine, but beware of heartburn. Just don't overdo it otherwise stomach will get upset.
Spicy kha sakte ho but control me, otherwise acidity ki problems ho jayegi. If you feel burning after eating spicy, just drink cold milk or have some sweet dahi immediately. Simple ghar ka dahi is the best solution for this.
I just delivered baby last month and honestly, I ate mild spicy food throughout. In last trimester though, even little spice gave me bad acidity, so I had to switch to simpler ghar ka khana. Just listen to your body, it tells you what is fine.
When you are busy with office, spicy food during lunch can cause terrible afternoon acidity, which ruins the whole workday. I used to pack simple dal rice and keep spicy treats strictly for weekend dinners where I could rest after eating. Saves you so much trouble.
I love spicy food but noticed it made me feel very heavy and sluggish during my evening walks. Since my doctor has allowed me light yoga and 30 mins walking, I prefer eating light and mildly spiced food to keep my energy up. If your body feels good, mild spice is fine.
