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Good news for women who like to crunch down on some chilies with every meal, pregnancy won’t force you to eat bland food. Eating green or red chili with your meal or even incorporating the chilies while cooking won’t harm you or your unborn baby in any way. This guide will help you with everything you need to know about eating red or green chilies during pregnancy.
Facts about eating green or red chilies during pregnancy
- Chilies are safe for consumption but they can change the flavor of the amniotic fluids.
- When you are consuming chilies during your pregnancy chances are you are introducing these flavors to your baby and his or her taste buds.
- Foods made with red and green chilies don’t directly harm you but they can cause you temporary distress by causing acid reflux, GI distress, and even heartburn.
- If you are new to chilies, then don’t just start munching on chilies with every meal.
- Introduce the spicy flavors slowly, one meal at a time.
- Every time you consume a spicy meal make sure you drink plenty of fluids to remain hydrated.
- Invest in quality chilies to make sure you are only eating quality foods.
- Wash the chilies properly to remove any fertilizer or insecticides and even any dirt that could be present on the outer skin of the chilies.
- But pregnant women who are in the last leg of their pregnancy should consume red and green chilies in moderation.
- Consumption of chilies excessively could cause nausea, diarrhea, gas, and even bloating.
- Although not proven, consumption of spicy food could induce labor in most women.
Conclusion
Consuming food made with green or red chilies doesn’t have any direct negative side effects although they could increase the chances of pregnant women experiencing heartburns or even indigestion.
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