I love brinjal, and my family makes a lot of dishes with it. I heard some conflicting things about eating it during pregnancy, so I wanted to ask if it's safe.
Honestly, brinjal was one of those veggies that triggered my nausea so badly, I couldn't even stand the smell of baingan bharta! But if you can tolerate it, you can eat it in moderation. Just make sure it is cooked thoroughly and not too spicy so it doesn't cause acidity.
Beta, traditionally in our families, we say not to eat too much brinjal during pregnancy because it is considered a 'heating' food. However, having a little bit of well-cooked brinjal once in a while is absolutely fine. Just don't eat it daily, and if you get acidity, drink a glass of cold milk or coconut water.
Having a little bit of cooked brinjal is completely fine, but avoid eating too much of it as some people find it hard to digest. For mild gas or bloating, you can drink warm ajwain water. But remember, if you have any severe symptoms, please skip the home remedies and call your doctor immediately.
Of course you can eat brinjal! 🍆 Just make sure it's fresh and cooked very well at home. Baingan bharta with hot rotis is amazing, just keep the spices a bit low. Enjoy your meals! 😊
Yes, brinjal is low in calories and quite healthy! I had it occasionally along with my daily walks and light prenatal yoga that my doctor allowed. Just cook it with minimal oil and spices to keep it healthy and easy on your stomach.
