Bought palak from the sabziwala and some leaves have tiny holes, looks like insects maybe. Im pregnant so being extra careful with everything. Should i throw those leaves or just wash and use?
During my first pregnancy, I felt so anxious even seeing a tiny spot on my veggies. I actually threw away a whole batch of spinach once because of holes! But later my mom told me it's safe if washed and cooked well, so don't worry.
Honestly, I am so tired these days I barely notice if the spinach has holes or is singing a song! But seriously, just wash it nicely under running water and boil it well. It's totally fine to eat, don't overthink it.
Arre, spinach with holes just means insects have nibbled on them, which is actually normal for organic veggies. Just cut off the bad parts, wash the leaves nicely in saltwater 3-4 times, and cook them fully. Don't eat raw salads right now, that's all.
I could barely stand the smell of cooked veggies during my morning sickness days, but spinach is great for iron. If the holes bother you or make you feel nauseous, just discard those leaves and use the clean ones. Wash everything very carefully.
I was just reading about this yesterday because I'm planning my pregnancy soon! I think if we wash the leaves properly and cook them well, it should be fine, right? Would love to know what experienced moms do.
Hey, don't stress too much about small things! Holes in palak are totally normal. Just give them a good rinse, cook them into a nice warm soup or sabzi, and enjoy. You and the baby will be absolutely fine!
I don't have time to inspect every single leaf, so I buy pre-washed organic ones or just chop and cook them thoroughly. Cooking at high heat kills any bacteria anyway. Keep it simple and don't waste time worrying.
