
Can I eat marinated chicken feet with chili peppers during pregnancy?
I have a friend who is pregnant and really wants to eat spicy pickled chicken feet, but we are unsure whether spicy pickled chicken feet have any impact during pregnancy. May I ask, doctor, is it safe for pregnant women to eat spicy pickled chicken feet?

Pregnancy refers to the state of being pregnant. Marinated chicken feet with chili peppers can be consumed in moderation during pregnancy.
Chicken feet themselves are rich in nutrients such as protein and collagen. Protein is an important component of human cells and tissues and is crucial for the growth and development of the fetus, as well as for the repair and renewal of the pregnant woman's own body tissues. Collagen helps maintain skin elasticity and benefits the skin health of pregnant women. After becoming pregnant, many women experience a loss of appetite. The unique sour and spicy flavor of marinated chicken feet can stimulate the taste buds, increase appetite, and help pregnant women eat more other foods, thereby ensuring more comprehensive nutrition intake.
Marinated chicken feet with chili peppers are usually quite spicy, and excessive consumption may irritate the gastrointestinal tract of pregnant women, leading to excessive secretion of gastric acid and causing discomforts such as stomach pain, bloating, heartburn, constipation, or diarrhea. Pregnant women who already have gastrointestinal diseases should be especially cautious in consuming them. In addition, marinated chicken feet often contain high levels of salt; excessive intake may cause edema and elevated blood pressure in pregnant women, increasing the risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension and other conditions.
Pregnant women should also pay attention to food hygiene and balanced nutrition to ensure overall health.