I love baingan but my mother in law stopped me saying its not good during pregnancy. Im in my second trimester and now im scared to eat it. Is this true ya just another myth?
Oh, I completely panicked in my first trimester because I accidentally ate baingan bharta and then read online that it causes issues! But when I asked my doctor, she laughed and said eating it in normal food quantities is absolutely fine. Don't worry, a little brinjal is totally safe!
I'm currently 18 weeks pregnant and I still get so anxious about eating brinjal because of conflicting advice online. Did any of you also feel super worried about every single vegetable you put in your plate in the beginning?
Brinjal is actually very rich in fiber and folate, which is great for health, but some traditions suggest limiting it. I eat it occasionally in moderation, and make sure to balance it with my daily walks if my doctor allows. Just cook it thoroughly before eating!
Yes, you can absolutely eat brinjal, just make sure it is washed properly and fully cooked to avoid any stomach infections. There is no scientific reason to avoid vegetables like baingan unless you are allergic to them. Don't believe these old superstitions.
I am trying to conceive and my mother-in-law mentioned that some elders avoid brinjal because they say it produces heat in the body. Maybe you can ask your doctor once just to be on the safer side?
Actually, scientific studies say brinjal has phytohormones, which is why old people say it's bad. But my doctor said having it in normal dietary quantities occasionally is perfectly safe and poses no risk. Just ensure it's cooked well.
