Mom made karela today and i suddenly remembered someone saying its not good in pregnancy. Im 4 months now, thoda confused. Is it actually a problem or just a myth?
I literally ate karela sabzi throughout my third trimester and had a super healthy baby. Just make sure it is cooked nicely and don't eat too much of it. It's completely fine in normal food quantities!
I had a C-section and ate karela after my recovery too because it's good for digestion. During pregnancy, I used to eat it once in a while. Just keep the portion size normal and don't drink raw karela juice.
I was actually wondering about this too because my mom loves making karela. Good to know it's safe! I think as long as we don't overdo it, normal home food is always the best.
Personally, I ate bitter gourd sabzi once a week and never faced any issues. I always washed it thoroughly and cooked it well. But if you feel unsure, you can always ask your doctor in your next visit.
Omg, I actually craved bitter things and loved crispy karela chips during my second trimester! It's totally fine to eat, just don't have it daily or in huge quantities. Go ahead and enjoy your sabzi!
When I was at my parents' house, my mom used to make delicious stuffed karela for me. She always said it purifies the blood and is good in small amounts. It was such a comforting home meal for me.
I know how scary it is to doubt every single food item, I was the same! Try not to worry, a little bit of karela sabzi is perfectly fine and safe. Just have it in moderation and eat what makes you feel comfortable.
Honestly, I didn't have much time to cook fancy stuff, so normal karela sabzi was a quick healthy option for my lunchbox. It's rich in nutrients and safe in normal kitchen quantities. No need to overthink it, just eat freshly made food.
Karela is actually very healthy, ho na! My mother-in-law used to make thoda bitter gourd fry for me once a week. Just dont eat the seeds too much, otherwise normal sabzi is totally fine.
Since I had gestational diabetes, karela was actually recommended to me in moderate amounts to help manage my sugar. But please check with your doctor once, especially if you are taking any medicines. Normal home-cooked sabzi is usually safe.
