Mom made bathua ka saag and i love it, but my MIL said avoid such things now. Im in 2nd trimester. Got confused honestly, is bathua actually safe to eat during pregnancy or better to skip?
In our family, we usually avoid eating too much bathua during pregnancy as it is considered warm for the body. But my doctor said a small, well-cooked portion occasionally is completely fine and rich in iron. Just make sure to wash the leaves thoroughly to remove all dirt.
Because of my previous loss, I was extremely cautious and avoided bathua completely, as old family elders say it produces heat. If you feel even slightly unsure or anxious about eating it, it's better to stick to safer greens like spinach or ask your doctor first.
As someone whose husband is in the medical field, I can tell you that bathua is totally fine in small quantities as long as it's cooked well. It is actually highly nutritious. Just don't overdo it or eat it raw in salads, and you're good to go.
Haan, bathua saag ya raita toh winter mein sab banate hain, but pregnancy mein thoda dhyan se khana, na? Zyada mat khana kyunki iski taseer garam hoti hai. Thoda sa taste ke liye kha sakte ho, bas acche se wash karke paka lena.
Yes, bathua can be consumed, but only in moderation and after cooking it thoroughly. My doctor explained that while it's a great source of iron and fiber, it contains oxalates and has uterine-stimulating properties if eaten raw or in huge quantities. So, a small cup of bathua raita or saag once in a while is safe.
Look, bathua is healthy but don't go eating it daily. Limit it to a small bowl of cooked saag once in a while. And please, clean it properly because leafy greens carry a lot of soil which can cause infections.
