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Breastfeeding mother
I am mother of 3 month baby and I am exclusively feeding my Son. Can I eat bitter gourd(karela) and geloy as i am also pre-diabetic person.
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Yes, you can have all the fruits and vegetables. But no giloy. Not good for infant
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Healthy evening ma’am,
Bitter gourd is famous for its bitter taste . It’s not a problem to eat little of bitter foods for the baby’s needs . Bitter gourd is very special because it contains certain nutrition to increase the milk supply within its bitterness. It contains vitamin K, lycopene, photochemical, and antioxidants.The efficiency of bitter gourd is very powerful. So it does not only function for increasing the milk supply but also lowering blood sugar levels and reducing the risk of cancer.
Giloy may cause the immune system to become more active. Therefore,it is advised to avoid giloy along with immunosuppressants.
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Foods can help with lactation:
Oatmeal
Fenugreek seeds
Fennel seeds
Protein rich
Leafy vegetables
Cumin seeds or jeera help in boosting breast milk production in lactating mothers
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Hello!
Yes ,you can have bitter gourd
Stay blessed.
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You can eat Bittergaurd as a part of meal. Not excessively.
Consume milk , fruit and veggies .
Giloy - I would recommend for a while . Fresh Bhrami leaves I. Form of chutney is better.
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Ms. Kapila
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13 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Hi,
With moderation you can eat all vegetables but over consumption is not recommended in any condition. Try to take it in lesser quantity.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Bitter gourd is ok but in limited amount
These type of food for breastfeeding some times cause infants loose motions issue
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Ms. Harshita
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14 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes ,u can eat karela but not geloy .
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
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17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Gud evening yes u can have but giloy not daily some days in a week only u can have.
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