We use khus khus a lot in our cooking at home and my MIL says it gives strength. Im 5 months and just want to confirm if its fine to have during pregnancy. Anyone know?
I can only share my personal experience with this. My family uses khus khus in some gravies, but during my pregnancy, I chose to avoid it altogether just to be safe, as I read it has traces of morphine.
Actually yaar, poppy seeds (khus khus) in small quantities like on a bun or in a gravy is fine, but don't have too much of it. They say it can have tiny opiate traces, so I completely avoided poppy seed sweets during my pregnancy.
Just stay positive and take care of what you eat. While tiny amounts of poppy seeds in food are okay, it is better to avoid large quantities of khus khus for the baby's safety. Eat simple, pure food and keep your mind calm.
Having poppy seeds on a bagel once in a while won't hurt, but don't go making a whole bowl of khus khus halwa, haha! In large amounts, it’s not recommended during pregnancy. Keep it minimal and practical.
Think of poppy seeds like that one annoying relative—good in tiny, rare doses, but too much will give you a headache! Avoid large quantities because of opioid risks, and stick to normal almonds or walnuts instead.
Yes, having a little bit of poppy seeds in baked items is generally fine. But to be safe, try to avoid having large quantities of raw poppy seeds. Take care of yourself, dear.
