I often use jaggery instead of sugar in my sweets and tea. Now that I'm pregnant, my mother-in-law is suggesting I avoid it. Can you actually eat jaggery during pregnancy, or should it be limited?
Oh I totally understand those sweet cravings during pregnancy, they are so hard to resist! Yes, eating a small piece of organic jaggery is safe and so much better than refined sugar. Just take care and enjoy it, dear.
I am in my 2nd trimester and my mom says jaggery causes 'heat' in the body so I should avoid it. But I really want to eat it. Is it really unsafe or is a little bit okay?
Aap refined sugar ki jagah thoda sa jaggery use kar sakte ho chai mein ya sweets mein. It is a budget-friendly and healthy option. Bas limit mein khao, daily ek chota tukda is enough.
Haan na, jaggery is actually very good for health and safe too. But pehle ke log bolte hain na ki garam hota hai, so starting ke months mein thoda dhyan se khana. Post 1st trimester it is totally fine.
During my pregnancy, I used to eat a tiny bit of jaggery after meals to help with digestion and iron. It is safe, just don't eat too much. After my C-section, it also helped me build back my strength.
Jaggery is safe in moderation and even helps with iron levels. Just make sure you don't overdo it, especially if you have a risk of gestational diabetes. Treat it like a sweet treat, not a meal.
