My amma keeps telling me to eat more keerai for iron now that im pregnant. But there are so many types na, im confused which ones are actually good in these months. Pls share.
Honestly, in my third trimester, I'm too tired to clean and chop keerai every day! But I still try to have a simple palak soup or kootu because the constipation is real. It's a struggle but totally worth it for the fiber.
I just delivered my baby boy and can tell you that greens really helped my iron levels. I mostly had well-cooked palak and methi throughout my pregnancy. Just avoid eating raw salads or raw leaves to stay safe from infections.
I used to crave spicy palak paneer so much during my second trimester! My mom also made delicious drumstick leaves stir fry with grated coconut. It's super tasty and satisfies both cravings and nutrition.
In our joint family, my saas was very particular about making methi and palak keerai for me. She always says greens keep the body cool and healthy during these months. They are great for iron, so do include them in your lunch.
My MIL always told me to have palak and murungai keerai (drumstick leaves) during pregnancy for iron. I also checked with my gynac and she agreed it's very good. Just make sure you wash the leaves thoroughly to clean all the mud.
I had a C-section recently and leafy greens were a huge part of my recovery diet too. During pregnancy, I used to eat arakeerai or palak twice a week to keep my hemoglobin up. It really helps you stay strong for delivery and postpartum.
