Can we eat ridge gourd during pregnancy?

Question

My mother-in-law made ridge gourd sabzi today and I was thinking of eating it. Is it safe to eat ridge gourd (turai) when you are pregnant?

Amritha Nanavati · Answer

I actually eat it quite often because it's so easy to digest. Did your doctor suggest any specific veggies to avoid, or are u just double checking?

Monisha Mehra · Answer

Yes, it is completely safe and healthy to eat. You can have it without any worries.

Anita Raghavan · Answer

I just had my baby last month and I used to eat ridge gourd a lot. It is highly nutritious and has lots of dietary fiber, which really helps with pregnancy constipation. Just cook it well.

Hansa Gandhi · Answer

Haan, ridge gourd (turai) is totally safe and actually very light on the stomach. Wish I could eat it peacefully now, but my newborn barely lets me sit for five minutes! Go ahead and enjoy it.

Darshini Gokhale · Answer

Yes, you can eat it. I have a history of PCOS so I was very careful with my diet, and my nutritionist recommended ridge gourd because it is low in calories and doesn't spike blood sugar.

Kiran Raju · Answer

I felt so anxious about eating anything new during my first trimester, but my mom made simple ridge gourd for me. It felt so comforting and did not cause any gas or acidity at all.

Priya Patil · Answer

Absolutely safe! My saas actually insists on making turai ki sabji once a week because she says it prevents constipation during pregnancy. It is really good for digestion.

Nidhi Radhakrishnan · Answer

Yes, definitely! When I was throwing up everything in my first trimester, ridge gourd with simple tadka was one of the few things my stomach could handle. It has high water content and is super light.