Raw Sprouts in Pregnancy: Safe or Dangerous? What Every Mom Should Know!

Hi everyone, welcome back to our channel. Today we are going to see an important topic for all pregnant mothers, the health benefits of sprouts, risk of eating raw sprouts and safe ways to eat sprouts during pregnancy. What are sprouts? Sprouts are seeds that have just started to grow in the tiny plant after soaking in water. Common sprouts are green gram sprout, black gram sprout, peanut sprout and thick pea sprouts. Sprouts are very healthy because they are powerhouse of nutrition, rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber. But you need to consume it in the right way. Raw sprouts may contain harmful bacteria like Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria. This can cause food poisoning, vomiting and diarrhea. Pregnant women have a weaker immune system, so eating raw sprouts may increase the risk of infection. Infection may affect both mother and baby. Cooking kills harmful bacteria and makes them safer to eat. So, best way to eat sprouts is wash sprouts thoroughly, steam for 5 to 7 minutes or cook until it becomes tender. Do not over cook them. Over cooking will destroy the nutrients and make them less healthy. After that, you can add some lemon and black pepper to improve taste and nutrition. Don't consume sprouts at the night time because they will not be digested and you will get lot of gas and bloating. So, make sure you consume them in the morning. Let's see the health benefits of sprouts during pregnancy. Boost baby's brain development. Improves baby's healthy weight gain. Prevents pregnancy anemia. Strengthens mother's immunity. Enhances digestion and reduces constipation. Controls blood sugar level and provide essential minerals. So, pregnant women should avoid raw sprouts. Cooked sprouts are safe and healthy. Thanks for watching. If you found this video useful, please don't forget to subscribe, share and like.