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Does Eating Raw Rice During Pregnancy Affect The Fetus?
hi i m 26 weeks pregnant n from last 4 weeks i have craving of eating raw rice. i really like its raste. actually i m an asian n whenever i m cooking in my kitchen i ve strong urge of eating raw rice, just 4-5 grains of it. i cant stop it. is it harmful for my baby? i m worried about about my baby but cant help me out to stop myself from eating rice. please help me. is it ok if i eat 1 teaspoon of rice daily?
Thu, 11 Feb 2016
Hallow Dear,
Rice is a mainly carbohydrate food, whether you eat raw or cooked. You are eating hardly 4-5 grains at a time. If you can tolerate it and digest it there should not be any problem. Rice in any form is no way harmful to the foetus. You may eat raw rice if you do not have any digestive problem.
I hope this helps you.
Dr. Nishikant
Rice is a mainly carbohydrate food, whether you eat raw or cooked. You are eating hardly 4-5 grains at a time. If you can tolerate it and digest it there should not be any problem. Rice in any form is no way harmful to the foetus. You may eat raw rice if you do not have any digestive problem.
I hope this helps you.
Dr. Nishikant
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