Spicy food during pregnancy first trimester

Your sudden cravings for unusual or exotic foods may leave you wondering what not to eat, what is safe, and how to eat healthy during pregnancy.

Many pregnant women find themselves craving Mexican, Thai, or Indian cuisine while wondering, “Can you eat spicy foods while pregnant?” 

Eating spicy foods while pregnant is entirely safe if you know which spice may cause trouble if overeaten.

Spicy food during pregnancy first trimester nhs

Pregnant women can generally tolerate cravings for Mexican, Thai, or Indian food safely with few modifications.

There are plenty of cultural myths surrounding spicy foods. One common myth is that craving spicy foods means you will give birth to a baby boy.

Scientifically, there is no proof that this myth has any basis of truth to it.

 Let’s examine the safety, benefits, and cultural myths surrounding these foods. While exploring these concepts, we will propose theories about why spicy food cravings develop.