How much makhana to eat during pregnancy?

Question

I love makhana and have been snacking on it a lot since i got pregnant, roughly a bowl daily. Is that too much na? Just want to make sure im not overdoing it. How much do u guys have in a day?

Reena Iyengar · Answer

You can have around 30-50 grams a day. It is way better than eating junk food when u get sudden hunger pangs.

Vibha Sethi · Answer

Mere ghar pe mom daily roasted makhana dethi thi. Soft family environment me evening tea ke sath thoda khana was so comforting.

Amruta Behera · Answer

A handful is great for calcium and protein. But if you have severe constipation, ask your doctor about the quantity first.

Bhavana Munshi · Answer

Makhana is super cheap compared to those expensive high-protein pregnancy biscuits. Just buy a big pack and roast it at home to save money.

Amrutha Jog · Answer

I'm planning to conceive soon and looking for healthy snack options. Does makhana help with early morning weakness too?

Babita Vyas · Answer

I used to dry roast a handful of makhana in a little ghee and black pepper. It was my go-to evening snack for a long time and kept me full.

Kasturi Singhal · Answer

Makhana is very safe and healthy. You can easily eat a small bowl daily as a snack.