Is mushroom safe to eat during pregnancy?

Question

I love mushroom sabzi but my saas keeps saying avoid it now. Im in my second trimester. Is there really koi issue with eating it cooked properly? Confused yaar.

Mishti Shenoy · Answer

I couldn't stand any food smell, but once my nausea settled, cooked mushrooms were a savior. Just make sure they are washed thoroughly and fully cooked.

Tanuja Biswal · Answer

Yes, they are safe and packed with nutrients. Just buy packed ones from a good store, wash them well, and cook properly, avoid raw ones.

Aparna Das · Answer

Omg, mushroom pizza was my absolute favorite craving! Yes they are safe, just make sure they are piping hot and thoroughly cooked.

Meera Dey · Answer

I ate mushroom tikka so many times during my pregnancy and my toddler is perfectly healthy. Just cook them properly at home, don't worry.

Rajalakshmi Majumdar · Answer

I felt so paranoid about eating mushrooms initially! But my doc assured me that store-bought, well-cooked mushrooms are totally fine and healthy.