My amma keeps making murungai keerai and saying its good for me, but i read somewhere u have to be careful in pregnancy. Im in 2nd trimester. Is it actually fine to eat regularly?
Yes, murungai keerai is actually great because it is packed with iron and calcium. Just make sure you wash the leaves thoroughly to avoid any infections and cook them properly. Don't have it raw or in excess, but moderate amounts are fine.
It is a very cheap and great source of iron, much better than expensive supplements! I used to make a simple dal with murungai keerai once a week. Just clean the leaves very carefully at home before cooking.
My mother-in-law was very supportive of having murungai keerai soup during my second trimester for my iron levels. But she did tell me to avoid it in the first three months because of its 'heating' nature. Best to eat a small portion first and see how your body feels.
Oh, murungai keerai is basically moringa, right? Actually, it's super trendy now as a superfood, yaar! It's totally fine to eat, just make sure your maid washes it super clean because of dirt.
It's a wonderful natural remedy for low hemoglobin during pregnancy. But if you feel any stomach upset or cramping after eating greens, please consult your doctor immediately. Otherwise, home-cooked keerai is very safe.
Honestly, I couldn't even stand the smell of green leafy vegetables when my morning sickness was bad. But if you can tolerate it, murungai keerai is very healthy. Just cook it softly with a little cumin to keep it light on your stomach.
I ate a lot of drumstick leaves during my pregnancy and even now while breastfeeding because it helps with milk supply. It's completely natural and super healthy for your blood count. Just don't overeat, keep it to once or twice a week.
