This spicy habit during pregnancy could lower your risk of gestational diabetes

The New York Post quotes Xiaozhong Wen in an article about his research into the effects of eating certain foods during pregnancy on the prevalence of gestational diabetes. Wen found that women who ate chili once a month had a 3.5% lower chance of developing gestational diabetes — less than half the 7.4% risk for those who never ate it. “Moderate chili consumption may be incorporated into a balanced diet approach to addressing gestational diabetes, along with other clinical recommendations, such as early screening, diagnosis, exercise and medications as needed,” Wen said.