It's litchi season, and I love them! I'm pregnant now, so I wanted to ask if litchis are a good fruit to eat during pregnancy, or if I should avoid them.
My saas always says litchi creates 'garmi' in the body, so she only allowed me to eat 2-3 pieces a day. It is fine in moderation, just wash them nicely first.
During my first trimester, litchi was one of the few things that didn't make me throw up because of its sweet juice. Eat a couple of them if you feel nauseous, it really helps with the bad taste in mouth.
When I was at my mum's place, she used to peel and give me just 3-4 chilled litchis in the afternoon. It felt so refreshing during the summer, but she never let me overeat them.
Arey haan, litchi toh sabko pasand hoti hai na! Par thoda limit me hi khana beta, jyada khane se thoda pet kharab ho sakta hai. Din me 4-5 se jyada mat khao, safe rahoge na.
Litchi is quite expensive in season, so I preferred local seasonal fruits like bananas and apples which are budget-friendly and safe. If you do buy litchis, just eat a few to avoid any blood sugar spikes and save money on extra diabetes tests.
Uff, in this 3rd trimester heat, I just want to eat anything cold and sweet, and litchis are my favorite! I eat a few but then my heavy stomach reminds me to stop. Enjoy them but don't eat the whole box!
I have heard that litchi is okay to eat in small amounts, but maybe don't eat too many at once. I am trying to conceive and even I am very careful about what fruits to eat.
Litchis are rich in Vitamin C, but they have a high glycemic index. My doctor advised me to eat them in moderation (like 4-5 a day max) and avoid them completely if you have gestational diabetes.
My dietitian at Cloudnine hospital specifically told me that litchis are fine but only in limited quantities as they can raise blood sugar levels. You can easily consult your hospital's nutrition desk to get a personalized fruit chart.
