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Pregnancy calls for making sure everything you eat is healthy and nutritious for you and your growing baby. But, often pregnant junk food cravings take over healthy food habits. So, is consuming instant noodles like Maggi or pasta safe during your pregnancy? Let’s find out.
Is it safe to consume instant noodles like Maggi during pregnancy?
- It is not advisable to consume Maggi regularly.
- But if you really want to, then avoid putting in any extra salt.
- Instant noodles such as Maggi are made up of wheat flour or buckwheat flour.
- Even if the Maggi is healthy, the seasoning packets on the other hand contain preservatives, monosodium glutamate and are not that nutritional.
- Maggi contains high doses of carbohydrates and fat.
- They contain very few vitamins, fiber, and proteins.
- It can cause high blood pressure in pregnant women.
Is it safe to consume pasta during pregnancy?
- Homemade pasta can be consumed moderately during pregnancies.
- Standard factory-made pasta goes through a lot of refining and loses out on all the important vitamins, minerals, and even fibers.
- 100% whole grain pasta help to lower blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.
- They contain all the important vitamins and minerals and are also a rich source of fiber.
- They have a grainier and chewier texture which distinguishes them from the standard pasta.
- Some companies make pasta made with superfoods such as flaxseeds and lentils.
- They are a healthier alternative to regular pasta.
Conclusion
Consuming instant noodles like Maggi and pasta is not quite healthy because they don’t contain any health benefits. Unless made with superfoods or fiber-rich flour, it is to be avoided and should only be consumed at a very minimal rate. You can look for brands that use different flours instead of regular flour.
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