Im trying to cut down on sugar this pregnancy and someone suggested stevia instead. But im not sure if these sweeteners are ok for baccha. Has anyone used it?
Beta, why use these artificial things when we have natural jaggery and mishri? Try to have a little bit of organic jaggery if you want sweet. For any big diet changes, always ask your doctor first.
Based on my research, FDA considers highly purified steviol glycosides as safe, but not raw stevia leaves or crude extracts. My gynac explicitly told me to avoid artificial sweeteners unless absolutely necessary. Check with your doc on this.
Honestly, I used to put stevia in my tea, but now with a newborn, I just need raw sugar to survive the night! Just check with your doc before using it, pregnancy makes everything so complicated haha.
While high-purity stevia is generally deemed okay, crude stevia leaves are not recommended during pregnancy. Honestly, it's best to consult your gynac before adding any alternative sweeteners to your diet. Safety first!
I've seen many moms ask this. Purified stevia in small amounts is usually okay, but many doctors suggest staying away from herbal or crude stevia extracts. Better to ask your doctor at your next visit.
Since I had gestational diabetes, I had to be very careful with sweets. My doctor allowed a tiny bit of high-quality stevia occasionally, but advised against local crude brands. Definitely monitor your sugar levels and discuss with your diabetologist.
I tried to switch to stevia for my post-workout smoothies, but my gynac advised me to stick to normal natural sweeteners in small amounts. Always get their approval before trying new diet products, even health foods.
I was actually looking at some sugar-free desserts with stevia yesterday because my sweet cravings are insane! Is it really safe or should I just stick to normal jaggery? What did your doctor say about it?
I am trying to cut down on sugar before we conceive and was thinking of switching to stevia. Is it completely safe for long-term use during pregnancy too? Let me know what your doctor suggests.
I totally panicked when I accidentally had tea with stevia at a friend's place! But my doctor told me a small amount of purified stevia is totally fine. Don't worry, just keep it in moderation.
Listen, why take risks with these fancy sweeteners during pregnancy? Just limit your white sugar or use a little jaggery. If you really want stevia, get your gynac's okay first.
