Mom made karela sabzi today and i suddenly remembered hearing somewhere that its not good in pregnancy. Im 12 weeks. Is that true ya just a myth? Confused honestly.
Having PCOS made me very careful about my diet and blood sugar. Bitter gourd is great in moderation, but please avoid consuming the seeds or having it in large quantities, as caution is always best.
I barely had time to eat normal food, let alone bitter gourd! But seriously, a little bit is fine, just don't go drinking raw karela juice because that's too harsh for the stomach right now.
Honestly, karela is the last thing I crave right now with my taste buds acting up! But a little bit of well-cooked bitter gourd once in a while is perfectly fine if you enjoy it.
Yes, bitter gourd is safe when eaten cooked as a normal sabzi in moderation. Just avoid drinking raw bitter gourd juice and remove the seeds before cooking to be safe.
From my experience, having well-cooked karela once a week was great for digestion during my pregnancy. Just make sure it is cooked nicely with spices so it is easy on your stomach.
According to my pregnancy apps, bitter gourd is rich in nutrients but should be eaten in moderation because excess intake can sometimes cause stomach issues. Small cooked portions are perfectly fine.
In our home, my mom says a little bit of karela sabzi is good to prevent gestational diabetes, but my saas warns not to have too much of it. Having it cooked thoroughly in small amounts is perfectly safe.
I am trying to eat healthier now, so I have started including a little bitter gourd in my meals. I hope it helps with my blood sugar levels as I prepare for pregnancy.
