Can Pregnant women eat Pongal?

Yes, pregnant women can eat pongal. It's a sweet traditional South Indian dish that consists of rice, lentils, jaggery, and ghee. The dish is a great source of carbohydrates as it contains rice and lentils as its key ingredients.^1,2

However, women should be mindful of the jaggery content in sweet pongal as it has a high glycemic index, which can potentially increase blood sugar levels in pregnant women.^3,4

Moreover, pregnant women at risk of developing gestational diabetes are recommended to avoid sweet pongal. However, they can consult their doctors about alternative sweeteners they can safely consume. Just as consuming nourishing foods during pregnancy is crucial for your and your growing baby's well-being, preserving your baby's cord blood stem cells at the time of birth can help safeguard not only your baby but your entire family from the impact of many medical conditions for years.

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