A well-known vegetable of a dark ruby color is known for its unique healing properties. But is beetroot useful in pregnancy? Is it possible to use it in any quantities or is it worth moderating your appetite? Or maybe, on the contrary, it is you who should enjoy a sweet root crop more often?
Excessive consumption of certain types of vegetables can really cause an undesirable side effect - an increase in the level of oxalates in the blood. However, if you do not plan to eat red borscht for lunch every single day, you can not be afraid of potential harm. Moderate inclusion of natural products in the pregnant woman’s menu is the key to a truly balanced diet.
Source of iron
Iron is a substance necessary for normal human life, which the body receives from food. In some internal organs, it is stored in reserve in case of extreme shortage, however, during the period of expectation of the baby, one should not rely on "spare" sources. A decrease in the amount of iron supplied to the body leads to a decrease in hemoglobin, which, in turn, is the root cause of the development of anemia. In advanced cases, iron deficiency anemia can lead to a large loss of blood during delivery, as well as to extreme weakness of both a pregnant woman and a woman in childbirth. Surprisingly, ordinary beets help future mothers deal with this dangerous condition. During pregnancy, be sure to include borscht, vinaigrette and herring "under a fur coat" in your diet. You can also drink freshly squeezed juice.
Down with toxicosis!
The concept of "toxicosis" in everyday life is associated with regular nausea and vomiting in the morning. However, few people seek to understand why a woman’s body is forced to suffer so. After successful conception, all biological systems in the female body begin to rearrange the order of their functioning, since now they need to be responsible not only for maintaining the vital functions of the mother's body, but also for the adequate development of a new small creature, which is still entirely dependent on its future mother. Almost all internal organs are forced to work "for two," and the biggest load is on the vital liver. If you had any problems with the liver before pregnancy, you will most likely experience severe toxicosis during the gestation period. Modern medicine has developed many drugs that are allowed to pregnant women and can eliminate harmful accumulations of toxins that the liver cannot cope with. But, of course, it is better to prefer natural products to them.
Beetroot during pregnancy helps to normalize the work of internal organs. The dark red vegetable contains betacyanin - a nutritious pigment that can remove toxic substances from the liver and blood. It also prevents excess fatty acids from being deposited in the body and clogging blood vessels. Regular use of beetroot dishes can even help to cope with the gag reflex that occurs when brushing your teeth.
Fetal development
It is very important to monitor your health and maintain your health. But, perhaps, every woman who is expecting a baby is primarily concerned about the well-being of her unborn child. This is not surprising: who, if not mom, takes care of the crumbs - even if he has not yet been born? Maternal care can be manifested in different ways, but the most important rule for ensuring the health of the baby is a balanced diet of a pregnant woman.
Inexpensive and always available Russian root crops, such as carrots and beets, during pregnancy can partially replace imported vitamin supplements. Beets, in particular, are especially useful due to the high content of natural folic acid, the value of which can hardly be overestimated while waiting for the baby. Nutrients from a dark red vegetable contribute to the healthy development of the spinal cord and spine of the crumbs, so all kinds of beetroot salads and soups should be included in the diet of every expectant mother in the first four months of pregnancy.
Bone and tooth health
A growing baby every day requires more and more useful substances from his mother, and if they are not enough in the incoming food, the fetus takes the calcium he needs from his mother’s bones and teeth. That is why all those who are planning a birth of a child are recommended to visit a dentist as soon as possible and find out whether it is necessary to treat caries and other diseases of the teeth and gums in advance. Even if you carefully monitor oral hygiene and do not feel any discomfort or pain in this regard, do not miss the recommended visit to the doctor: even in the absence of diseases and inflammations, you should at least sign up for preventive brushing. Any hint of a baby’s calcium deficiency will directly affect your health, and being treated by a dentist while in a position is not a good idea.
Boiled beets during pregnancy will be your salvation. Many leafy salads and nutritious root vegetables contain calcium, but it is this inexpensive vegetable that allows the body to fully absorb the much-needed substance. Strengthening bones will protect you from osteoporosis, and healthy teeth will delight you with natural whiteness.
Guard immunity
A weakened immune system is the key to frequent diseases, infections and ailments. To increase the body's ability to resist pathogenic bacteria and viruses, ordinary borsch beet contributes. During pregnancy, all the forces of the female body are aimed at maintaining the life of the fetus and ensuring its healthy development, so the immune system needs maximum support. The best way to ensure resistance to disease is to regularly take vitamin C. It is rich in sweet root vegetables that perfectly complement many salads and snacks. To prevent the vitamin from breaking down, avoid cooking vegetables - it is better to add fresh beets to the dish, cut into strips or slices and sprinkled with vegetable oil.
Metabolic acceleration
If you still doubt whether beets can be used during pregnancy, take into account an interesting fact: many future health problems for a future mother arise due to a slowed or simply impaired metabolism. You can speed up the metabolism with the help of potassium, which is found in most root crops. It regulates the water-salt balance and ensures the absorption of all vitamins and minerals necessary for life.
be careful
Boiled beets are useful during pregnancy, however, when planned for inclusion in the diet, it should be borne in mind that:
- Nitrates contained in root crops can cause weakness in the expectant mother.
- Too frequent consumption of beetroot juice can lead to temporary paralysis of the vocal cords.
- Excessive eating of beets leads to the so-called bitumen - a condition in which urine and stool turn red.
The simplest recipes
You can include beets in your diet as follows:
- The easiest way is to cut the vegetable and mix it with onions, carrots and other common salad ingredients.
- You can drink freshly squeezed beet juice. During pregnancy, it is recommended to mix it with carrot.
- Boiled beets are a great option for a snack. In grated form, it is better to spread it on sandwiches from diet bread.
- In addition, the vegetable can be baked - both separately and together with potatoes. Baked beets go well with any fried and stewed vegetables.
If you are tired of borsch and vinaigrettes, try to diversify your menu by inventing your own original dishes.