Salt : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?

Pregnant woman 🤰

Avoid!

Risk

Excess sodium.

Information

Yes, you can eat salt during pregnancy, but it is important to do it in moderation. Salt is an essential food for a healthy diet because it contains essential nutrients, including sodium and chloride. These nutrients are necessary for the proper functioning of our organs and systems. However, salt can be harmful to health if you consume it too much. A diet too rich in salt can contribute to high blood pressure, water retention and heart problems. In addition to that, salt can also cause stomach burns and digestive problems, which is particularly unpleasant during pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to monitor your salt consumption and comply with nutritional recommendations. Pregnant women should limit their salt consumption to 2.3 grams per day. You should also avoid consuming salt -rich foods, such as chips, cheese and fried food. In conclusion, eating salt during pregnancy is not harmful as long as you do it in moderation. Try to limit your salt consumption and opt for healthy and nutritious foods.

All these recommendations are given as an indication based on ANSES information and cannot replace the advice of a health professional.

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