Mom made karela sabzi today and I love it but suddenly got scared. Heard somewhere its not good in pregnancy, dont know if its true. Im 10 weeks. Koi bata sakta hai?
I totally understand how we doubt every single vegetable we eat. Karela is fine to eat cooked, dear, but if you feel any discomfort, just stop. Take care of yourself.
Karela is actually very rich in nutrients, but excess of anything is bad. Having it as a standard household sabzi cooked well is completely safe. Just avoid drinking raw karela juice.
I ate it to keep my gestational diabetes in check, but only in normal food portions. Don't go drinking cups of raw juice unless you want a sprint to the bathroom! Sabzi is totally fine.
Yes, you can eat it in moderate amounts. My doctor told me that while it's healthy, too much bitter gourd can sometimes cause mild uterine contractions or stomach upset. Just have normal cooked karela sabzi once in a while.
