Is til harmful during pregnancy?

Question

My grandmother always says to avoid til (sesame seeds) during pregnancy. Is there any truth to this, or is til actually harmful, sach mein?

Dakshina Trivedi · Answer

Don't worry, a small amount of til in your food is absolutely fine. Just don't eat too much of it in the first trimester to be safe.

Amita Sahoo · Answer

A little bit of til in your laddoos or rotis is totally fine! 😋 Just don't eat it in huge quantities during the early months. Stay happy and healthy! 💕

Aparajita Munshi · Answer

When I was at my parents' house, my mother didn't let me eat til during my first trimester because of traditional beliefs. Later on, she gave me a little bit, and it was perfectly fine.

Sonam Dave · Answer

Many elders say til produces heat, but in moderation, it is fine. Since I had thyroid issues, I made sure to discuss all my diet changes during my regular doctor follow-ups.

Ankita Pillai · Answer

Honestly, a small amount of til used in daily cooking is harmless. If you're busy and don't want to overthink, just avoid til laddoos or chikki, and discuss with your doctor if you're worried.

Vibha Bansal · Answer

I used to worry so much about eating til in my early months. But looking back now that my baby is a toddler, I realize a little bit in daily food is completely harmless. Just avoid taking it in large quantities.