My mother suggested I eat amla for its vitamin C, especially during pregnancy. Is it safe to eat amla (Indian gooseberry) while expecting? I want to make sure it's good for me and the baby.
Amla is actually a superfood, yaar! It helps so much with morning sickness and acidity. I used to have a little bit of fresh amla with salt, it tasted amazing and kept me refreshed.
Yes, amla is rich in vitamin C and generally safe, but please eat it in moderate amounts. After my past experience, I was very careful and always washed fruits twice. Just have a small piece daily and don't take any packaged amla candies with chemical preservatives.
Fresh amla is wonderful because it is very low glycemic and packed with nutrients. Since I had gestational diabetes, I had to watch everything, and fresh amla was a safe snack for me. Just avoid the sweet, sugary amla murabbas available in stores.
I am planning to conceive soon and have been reading up on healthy foods. Amla sounds like a great natural source of Vitamin C and iron absorption! Is it safe to eat it daily during the early weeks too?
When I was pregnant, I felt so much nausea in the mornings and fresh amla was my absolute savior. Just biting into a small piece made me feel so much better instantly. It really is a blessing for digestion during those tough weeks.
