Foods for Pregnancy
Indians are very sensitive to foods that cause internal heat, a concept that is mostly foreign to us. Pregnant women are supposed to avoid these foods, especially if it is hot out. Guess which of these foods are verboten for Yona while on the sub-continent.
A) Apples
B) Lemons
C) Papayas
D) Mango
E) Saffron
F) Cumin
G) Red (Chili)Pepper
H) Sesame
I) Vinegar
J) Onions
Clue - Five of the above foods are forbidden. Five are allowed. Good luck guessing.
A) Apples
B) Lemons
C) Papayas
D) Mango
E) Saffron
F) Cumin
G) Red (Chili)Pepper
H) Sesame
I) Vinegar
J) Onions
Clue - Five of the above foods are forbidden. Five are allowed. Good luck guessing.
posted by JNA | 7:00 AM
5 Comments:
I'll guess 1. pineapple, 2. pepperoni, 3. beef tendon, 4. steelhead trout, 5. buffalo wings (actually, these should be avoided by preggos and non-preggos alike!)
Saffron, Cumin, Pepper, Vinegar and Onions??
ok I have to admit I did a little research so I know that a few of my answers should be correct anyway. I say papya, cumin, red pepper, sesame and onions.
In an article debunking this concept I did however learn that pregos actually should avoid green or unripe papaya as there is a chemical that could cause miscarriage. I also learned that tumeric is a powerful antibiotic which could be one reason for its popularity in India. I feel a slight cold coming on and I will now make myself a nice cup of tumeric tea.
I think you should avoid conflict, like with parking attendants and stuff. Strife causes more internal heat than a little sesame. . .
By the way, I'm guessing apples are ok.
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