A pregnant woman needs to eat healthy. After all, a second organism is developing in her body. So what should be in her diet? Certainly fruits, but are they all allowed for pregnant women?
Pregnancy is a beautiful, but often difficult period in the life of a woman. Every future mother fears for the life of her unborn child and wants it to develop properly. That is why her diet is so important at this time, which will provide the baby in her belly with all the necessary nutrients. It is said that every day a pregnant woman should reach for fruits and vegetables. But in the case of the former, are all of them allowed?
Experts recommend that in the first trimester of pregnancy a woman should eat about 300 g of fruit and vegetables every day. In the later stage – at least 400 g. Of course, the diet should be varied and diversified. It should be borne in mind that the energy needs of a woman who is expecting a baby increase from 360 kcal to 475 kcal per day
Fruits can be eaten raw or made into healthy homemade juices or desserts. In the case of pregnant women, the most recommended are those that are rich in vitamin C, such as blueberries, blackcurrants, raspberries, blueberries, gooseberries or kiwi. The last of these fruits also contains folic acid, which is valuable for the proper development of the unborn child. It is also worth remembering that these fruits not only improve our immunity, but also accelerate and facilitate the absorption of iron, which is particularly important for future moms, because anaemia is a common pregnancy ailment
Experts also recommend that the diet of a woman expecting a baby should include peaches, apricots, mangoes and melons, which contain a lot of beta-carotene. Banana, in turn, is an excellent portion of valuable magnesium and potassium for the body
Apples are also recommended during pregnancy, as they are not only healthy but also help with constipation. Plums have a similar effect, as they contain pectin, which influences the work of intestines and cleanses them from toxins
Pomegranates are an excellent fruit that should be used by future moms. They contain a lot of vitamins A and E as well as antioxidants and natural antioxidants. Additionally, they are rich in potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium and iodine.
A lot of vitamin C can also be found in citrus fruits and strawberries. It should be remembered, however, that very often these fruits are allergic, and in addition they can cause heartburn, which is very annoying during pregnancy. It is not necessary to eliminate them from your diet completely, but it is worth reducing them a little.
In the case of pregnant women struggling with gestational diabetes, it is better to give up grapes. All because of the large amount of carbohydrates contained in them
A pregnant woman can and should eat a wide variety of products. If there are no contraindications from the doctor, she should not introduce a restrictive diet on her own. This is because she may do herself and her unborn child more harm than good.
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