My saas keeps saying til is not good in the early months and now im scared to eat it. Im only 6 weeks in. is there any truth to this or just an old belief? anyone know?
Beti, traditionally we say sesame seeds produce "heat" in the body, so elders advise avoiding them in the early months. If you want, you can have a tiny bit later in the pregnancy, but for the first trimester, it is better to avoid big sweets like til patti just to be completely safe.
Don't listen to everyone's extreme opinions on the internet. There's no need to completely ban til from your kitchen, but just to be on the safer side, keep its consumption low in the first three months. Standard home cooking with a touch of sesame is totally fine.
Look, science says sesame seeds are actually full of calcium and iron, which is great for you. However, since the first trimester is delicate, just avoid eating heavy sesame dishes like til chikki if your family is worried. A little bit here and there is perfectly safe, so don't worry.
I just had my baby last month, and I can tell you I ate sesame-sprinkled naans and buns throughout my early pregnancy without any issues! Just don't overeat them as a main dish and you have absolutely nothing to worry about.
I completely get why you are worried, I also panicked when I accidentally ate a burger bun with sesame seeds! But honestly, there is no scientific proof that eating sesame seeds in small, normal amounts causes any harm. Just eat in moderation to stay stress-free.
Relax, having a few sesame seeds on your bread or salad is absolutely fine. The old myth about "heating" foods is mostly overblown, just don't go eating whole boxes of til laddoos in the first trimester. My toddler is perfectly healthy and I ate sesame regularly!
I felt so confused because my mother-in-law told me to strictly avoid them, but my doctor said they are a great source of protein! I decided to stay safe by just having very tiny amounts in my food, and everything went completely fine.
