I get cravings for naan and bakery stuff which is all maida. Thoda guilty feel hota hai every time. Is it okay to eat once in a while or should I completely avoid? what do u all do?
Honestly, avoid maida as much as possible because it causes terrible constipation and bloating, which u don't want while working. If u have cravings, eat a small portion of momos or pizza once in a while, but don't make it a daily habit.
I had a very difficult pregnancy with high blood sugar issues, so my doctor completely stopped maida for me. Please discuss your diet chart with your gynac once, they can guide u best based on your health.
Beta, maida is very heavy for the stomach and can cause gas. In pregnancy, digestion becomes slow, so try to eat whole wheat roti or daliya instead. If u feel bloated, drink a little warm ajwain water.
My saas always says maida sticks to the intestines, especially during pregnancy! While that might be old-school phrasing, she is right that it causes bad constipation. Better to stick to atta-based snacks.
Eating too much maida can trigger gestational diabetes, which means extra expensive blood tests and high-risk doctor visits. Better to save that money for the actual delivery and baby shopping by eating healthy home food now.
A little bit is fine for cravings, but too much maida can block your digestion. If u eat it and feel severe stomach pain or haven't passed stool for days, please check with your doctor instead of trying home remedies.
When I was staying at my mom's place, she strictly banned maida outside food to keep my stomach clean. She used to make healthy wheat parathas for my cravings instead, which was so much safer and comforting.
It is not toxic, but it has zero nutrition and will only increase your weight and blood sugar. Eat it occasionally for your cravings, but focus on nutrient-rich food for the baby's growth.
