Sangeeta Rao Sangeeta Rao Asked 10 months ago

Can i eat jackfruit during pregnancy?

Jackfruit is in season, and I really enjoy it in curries. My elders at home told me that pregnant women should not eat it. Is there any truth to this?

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Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Actually I was tracking diet logs for my wife on my health app last year when she was expecting. Moderation is key here na, small portions of ripe jackfruit are totally fine and give good energy, just don't go overboard because of the high glycemic load. Keep an eye on your sugar levels if you track them.

Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

Everyone on the internet will give you different answers, some say it causes heat and some say it is fine. Don't trust random forums or old wives' tales during pregnancy, please. Just verify with your gynaecologist during your next visit and do what they advise.

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Siddharth Nair Siddharth Nair Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I can't say if it's medically safe for everyone, but my wife ate small portions of cooked raw jackfruit as a sabzi during her third trimester. She didn't face any issues at all. But again, everyone's body is different so see what suits you.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, please ask your doctor before eating it if you have even a bit of gestational diabetes. I ignored my high sugar readings during my second trimester thinking simple fruits won't hurt, and it became a mess later on. Better to get a quick checkup and confirm from your doc first, don't take any chances.

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Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

During my pregnancy I had major thyroid fluctuations and my doctor was very strict about my diet, including fruits like jackfruit. It's really important to keep doing your routine blood tests and follow up with your doctor. They will tell you exactly what fits your current health reports.

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