Pickle, primarily called Achar in Indian households, is a common eatable in every house. The proper meal of almost all south Indian meals will start with a pickle (mango, lemon, tomato, or ginger) because of its taste and craving to eat it. In the same way, pregnant women also have these weird cravings for the pickles. Pregnant women generally crave things that are sour and spicy. The Indian pickles mainly the mango and lemon pickles are the combination of both tart and spicy, which makes the pregnant women drive crazy for these pickles. The pickle, when mixed with rice with a small teaspoon of ghee, makes it a great combination to eat, which satisfies the craving of a pregnant woman. Let us readout for the benefits and risks of the consumption of pickles during pregnancy.

Is It Ok to Eat Pickles During Pregnancy?

The study says that the tasteful ones are less healthy and the less tasty ones are healthier. So, in which category the pickle falls? No doubt, pickles are the most delicious food, and also they are safe when consumed in limited quantities. The same thing applies to pregnant women. Yes, it is safe to consume pickles during pregnancy but in a limited quantity and with the right amount of water to ease heartburn. The study says that for every 30ml of pickle consumed, drink at least half a liter of water.

A pregnant woman usually has multiple cravings, some very unusual ones too. One of the most common foods that pregnant woman craves for is pickle other than ice cream and chocolate. The main question that comes to our mind is, why do pregnant women crave certain things? There are no specific answers for this, but one convincing explanation is that the mind will hint the body that certain minerals and vitamins are lacking and the body needs immediate attention. In the case of pregnant women, even the hormonal factors might play a role in cravings.