I'm trying to follow a healthy diet during my pregnancy, and I'm wondering about salt intake. Is too much salt considered bad for pregnancy, and should I be actively reducing it?
Yaar, salt is totally fine in moderation, don't stress too much! Just don't overdo the pickles and chips, because that can make you bloat like a balloon. Enjoy your normal ghar ka khana comfortably.
I kept my salt intake normal during my pregnancy and never had issues. Just keep a check on your blood pressure during regular visits, as high salt can sometimes affect it. Listen to your body and eat balanced meals.
I am in my 5th month and my craving for salty chips is out of control right now! My doctor said normal salt in food is fine but cautioned against too much junk. Is anyone else also craving salty stuff more than sweet?
It's not bad at all, actually your body needs sodium to maintain fluid balance. But my tracker app advised avoiding extremely salty packaged foods to prevent swelling in feet. Just eat home-cooked food with normal salt levels.
Beta, salt is needed but too much of it can cause swelling (soojan) in your hands and feet. Avoid eating too many pickles or papad right now. Drink plenty of lemon water (nimbu paani) with just a pinch of salt to stay fresh.
