Can eat honey during pregnancy?
Hi everyone, I'm in my second trimester and someone told me honey is not good for pregnant women. Is this true? I love adding a little bit to my warm milk, so I'm a bit worried.
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6 months ago
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Yes, honey is safe for pregnant women because your adult digestive system handles any botulism spores safely. Just track the calories on your fitness app as it is still sugar.
6 months ago
My wife replaced sugar with honey in everything during her pregnancy to stay healthy. I was the one who ended up gaining weight tasting all her healthy concoctions! It's totally safe, go for it.
6 months ago
I had terrible sore throats during my pregnancy and ginger-honey water was my savior. Just don't put honey in boiling hot water as it destroys the nutrients; let it cool slightly first.
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6 months ago
Look, honey is fine but don't buy those raw, unpasteurized ones from local farms right now. Stick to standard branded pasteurized honey to avoid any bacterial infection risks.
5 months ago
My daughter-in-law used to have warm lemon honey water every morning during her pregnancy to help with nausea. It is a very safe and healthy home routine.
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4 months ago
Actually, you can totally have honey, yaar. It is only unsafe for infants under one year, not for pregnant moms. Just make sure you buy pasteurized honey from a good brand.