Delivered my baby 3 weeks back and im breastfeeding. I really love karela fry but saas said avoid fried stuff for now. Is it actually fine to have or should i wait more?
Yes, you can eat it, but moderation is key. Karela is very good for detoxifying and digestion post-pregnancy, but because it's fried, it can sometimes cause acidity or gas. Try having stir-fried or roasted karela instead of deep-fried.
Honestly, since your body is still healing, it's safer to ask your doctor or gynac before eating anything heavily fried. They know your recovery state best and can tell you if fried foods are okay for you right now or if you should stick to light steamed food.
Yes, you can, but just keep a watch if you are breastfeeding. Sometimes very oily and spiced fried things can make the baby a bit gassy. I used to shallow fry it with very little oil and cumin, which was safe and didn't disturb my baby's tummy.
I literally had deep-fried karela chips last week, and honestly, they tasted amazing. But let me tell you, don't eat too much at once. My baby got a bit fussy and gassy, so keep the portion really small and see how your body reacts first.
Actually, my MIL gave me karela after my delivery, saying it's great for purifying the blood. But she specifically told me not to deep fry it too much because heavy oily food is hard to digest for both you and the baby. She used to make light stir-fry with a little ghee.
Oh, don't worry, you can definitely eat it! When my little one was a baby, I used to crave crispy fried karela with dal chawal. I ate it in small quantities and it was completely fine, just make sure you drink plenty of water.
Haan, absolutely you can eat it! 😋 Just try not to make it too oily or spicy, as your stomach is still quite sensitive post-delivery. Enjoy a small bowl of it with hot rotis!
