We get cassava (we call it tapioca at home) quite often and i love it. Now that im pregnant im not sure if its safe to continue. Anyone here ate it during pregnancy without any issue?
Honestly, I'm too tired to cook anything that requires hours of boiling and checking right now! Better to stick to easy foods, but if you must eat it, make sure it is super well-cooked.
I had never even heard of cassava root until my pregnancy cravings kicked in! Honestly, just skip it unless you absolutely trust the cooking process, why take the risk when you are already low on sleep?
Ghar pe mummy and dadi always said to be careful with exotic or root vegetables during pregnancy. It is safer to eat regular, home-cooked simple foods like potatoes or sweet potatoes instead.
My doctor actually warned that raw cassava has naturally occurring cyanide compounds which are dangerous. If you want to eat it, it must be peeled and boiled completely, but most experts suggest avoiding it in pregnancy to be 100% safe.
I recently had my baby and remember asking about this. Cassava root is fine only if it is completely boiled and cooked thoroughly, but raw or semi-cooked cassava can be toxic, so it is better to avoid it.
