I have a sweet craving and was thinking gud is better than sugar na. But not sure if its fine in first trimester. How much did u all take in early days?
Jaggery is rich in iron and folate, which is great, but my doctor advised keeping it limited. It can still spike your blood sugar levels, especially if you have a risk of gestational diabetes.
It is a great natural sweetener. I used to have a tiny piece with warm water, but I also made sure to stay active with light prenatal yoga and daily walks as allowed by my doctor.
I ate small amounts of jaggery daily and had a very smooth normal delivery. It is a great natural source of energy, so go ahead and enjoy it in moderation.
I am in my fourth month and my MIL strictly told me not to eat jaggery because it is 'garam'. Is it really that unsafe, or can I have a little bit in my food?
I panicked so much when I ate jaggery in my first month because someone told me it causes miscarriage! But my doctor told me it's totally safe and actually rich in iron, so don't worry at all.
Honestly, a small amount of organic jaggery is perfectly fine and much better than refined white sugar. Just don't start eating massive jaggery laddoos every day.
I ate a small piece of jaggery after my meals throughout my pregnancy, and it really helped keep my hemoglobin levels up. Just eat it in moderation and don't overindulge.
My pregnancy tracker app actually recommended jaggery as a healthy source of iron. Just make sure to log your sweet intake so you don't cross your daily sugar limit.
