Can longon be eaten during pregnancy?

Question

I've seen longan fruit available and was wondering if it's safe for pregnant women. Can longan be eaten during pregnancy, or should I avoid it?

Asha Apte · Answer

I really want to try it, but I read online that it causes internal heat. Has anyone here eaten longan during their pregnancy?

Garima Arora · Answer

Arre, if you get fresh longan, eat 2-3 pieces for taste, but don't eat too much. Otherwise, normal grapes or litchi are much easier to find and perfectly safe.

Jhanvi Pathak · Answer

In moderation it is fine! Just wash them nicely before eating. 🍇✨

Harini Khandelwal · Answer

My saas told me to avoid longan because it's a 'garam' food. To keep peace at home, I just stuck to apples and oranges instead!

Smriti Krishnan · Answer

I craved these tropical fruits so much during my pregnancy and felt so guilty eating them. Looking back, having a couple of pieces occasionally is perfectly safe, so don't deny yourself small joys.

Malathi More · Answer

My food tracker app says longan is high in vitamin C but also high in sugar, so skip it if you have gestational diabetes. Otherwise, a few pieces are totally fine.