Is it safe to eat brinjal in pregnancy?

Question

I love baingan bharta but my MIL stopped me saying it's not good in pregnancy. Is there any truth to this ya just a myth? im 14 weeks and craving it honestly.

Anshu Narang · Answer

Eating it once in a while is absolutely safe, just wash it nicely with salt water to remove any pesticides. But if you ever get severe stomach pain or acidity after eating, do consult your doctor.

Medha Desai · Answer

Brinjal is actually low in carbs so it was great for my gestational diabetes. Just make sure it is cooked very well and avoid too much oil or spicy masala while preparing it.

Pushpa Shinde · Answer

Yaar, brinjal is totally fine in normal amounts! Some people say it's 'heaty' but honestly, a little baingan bharta won't do anything. Don't stress too much about every vegetable!

Sandra Moore · Answer

I felt so anxious about eating brinjal because my MIL said it causes body heat. I actually avoided it in the first trimester, but later had it in small quantities and felt completely fine.

Deepa Kohli · Answer

I remember being terrified of eating baingan because of some random Google search. My baby is 2 now and perfectly fine, I ate it throughout my pregnancy! Just cook it clean and enjoy.

Monisha Saha · Answer

I used to carry baingan sabzi in my lunchbox to office all the time because it's quick to cook. It's totally safe as long as it's fresh and well-cooked. Don't overcomplicate your daily meals.

Nirmala Bundela · Answer

Dekho, baingan khane se kuch nahi hota agar dhang se paka ho. Bas make sure you don't eat it daily because it can cause acidity or gas. Normal limit me khao, sab normal rahega.

Ahana Waghmare · Answer

I had brinjal a few times during my second trimester and had no issues. Just ensure it is fresh and cooked properly to avoid any gas or stomach upset, especially since digestion is slow.

Radha Sanghvi · Answer

Brinjal is cheap and nutritious, so it's a great budget-friendly vegetable to include. Just don't get fancy organic ones that cost a bomb, normal fresh ones from the local market are perfectly fine if washed well.

Monisha Velayutham · Answer

I ate brinjal occasionally in my pregnancy and it was fine, but some elders say it can stimulate menstruation if eaten in huge amounts. I'd say eat a small portion cooked thoroughly, just to be on the safe side.