my mom made karela sabzi and i suddenly remembered someone saying its not good in pregnancy. now im confused, i actually love it. is it really avoid karna or just a myth? im in 2nd trimester.
I totally understand how you worry about every single vegetable you eat for your precious baby. Cooked bitter gourd in small amounts is safe, dear. Just eat freshly made warm food and take care of your beautiful self.
Oh god, I read online that karela can cause contractions so I completely stopped eating it! But honestly, my mom said small cooked portions in food are fine. Just avoid karela juice completely to be safe and don't overeat it.
I couldn't even stand the smell of karela during my pregnancy because of severe morning sickness! But yes, it is safe to eat in normal cooked quantities. Just listen to your body and eat what you can digest.
I felt so confused about this because my mother-in-law made karela sabzi and I was scared to eat it. When I asked my doctor, she said eating it occasionally as sabzi is totally safe, just don't drink raw karela juice. It tasted fine and nothing happened!
I know how scary it is when people give conflicting advice about foods like karela or papaya. It is totally normal to feel anxious. Cooked karela sabzi in moderation is safe, just avoid the seeds and raw juice completely.
Yes, in normal food amounts it is perfectly fine re. Just don't go drinking glasses of bitter gourd juice thinking it is a health potion! Keep it simple, a little sabzi once in a while won't harm.
