News India Live, Digital Desk: Pink cold has arrived and the vegetable market has now started looking green. As soon as the name of winter comes, the first taste that comes on the tongue is mustard greens and ‘Bathua’Some people like Bathua’s raita, while some like hot Bathua’s parathas,
We all have been hearing since childhood that Bathua is a “mine of qualities”. It purifies the blood and is good for the stomach. But wait! Do you know that this very beneficial bathua can also become a cause of trouble for certain people? Yes, both Ayurveda and science believe that everyone should not consume it blindly.
Let us understand in simple language which people should keep Bathua away from their plate.
1. Kidney stone patients stay away
If you suffer from kidney stones, or have struggled with them before, then Bathua is an alarm bell for you.
What is the reason?
in large quantities in bathua ‘Oxalic Acid’ It happens. This is the same element which when combined with calcium in the body forms stones. If you are already troubled by the problem of stones, then consumption of Bathua can increase the size of your stones or cause pain. Therefore doctors advise not to eat it.
2. Pregnant women should be careful
Our grandmothers often used to say that eating and drinking during pregnancy should be done very thoughtfully.
Experts believe that Bathua’s nature is hot. If it is consumed in excess during pregnancy, especially in the initial months, the risk of miscarriage may increase. Although eating in limited quantities reduces the harm, it is better to eat only after consulting a doctor rather than taking risks.
3. People with weak calcium
Do you hear crackling sounds in your knees or is there a calcium deficiency in your body? If yes, then do not eat too much Bathua.
Actually, the oxalic acid present in Bathua is present in the body. Calcium Reduces the ability to absorb. In simple words, you will eat milk and curd, but Bathua will not allow that calcium to reach the bones.
4. Digestive Issues
It is believed that bathua is good for constipation, but “excess of everything is bad.” Bathua contains a lot of fiber. If you already have an upset stomach or loose motions, then Bathua can make it worse. Eating too much Bathua can cause stomach ache, gas and bloating.
5. Allergy (Skin Allergy)
Some people’s skin is very sensitive. If you feel itching, red rashes or burning sensation on the skin after eating Bathua, then understand that it does not suit you. Bathua is also considered to be photosensitive, which may cause skin problems to some people when exposed to sunlight.
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