Eating strawberries is not only supply many nutrients for your body but also good for your fetus’s development.
If you’re one of those who have that sudden urge to grab something irresistibly sweet, but don’t want to be increasing your sugar intake, fruits like strawberries can prove to be a lifesaver. They could help you satisfy that sweet tooth without guilt. But is eating strawberry during pregnancy safe? Does its intake affect your baby in any way? Kentary tells you about it.
Beneficial nutrients of strawberries:
- Strawberries are an rich source of vitamin C, kali which is required for strengthening immune system and prevention of such diseases as macular degeneration
- Manganese is known for its anti-inflammatory property and ability to fight free radicals that cause early aging and many diseases.
- Potassium is necessary for normal heart work of mom-to-be and it is referred to vitamin B;
- Tasty berries are contain iodine, element which is essential for proper functioning of the brain and nervous system of the growing babies;
- Fiber content is useful for proper work of digestive system, this element helps not to admit constipation and getting over-weight;
- Natural sugars stimulate memory and mental activity.
Precautions:
- Strawberries are easy to get infected with pesticides, preservatives. Eating too much can lead to accumulate chemicals in your body and increase the risk of congenital defects for your fetus.
- Strawberries will not continue to ripen when picked. Avoid strawberries having white spots and green spots on the appearance.
- It’s better to choose red strawberries, not soft and bruised. A delicious, fresh strawberry will have heart shape.
- Some mothers are sensitive, may be allergic and have some common systems such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, nausea…
Kentary freeze-dried strawberry for pregnant women
Fresh strawberries can be preserved in 2-3 days to keep it fresh and delicious taste. If it’s not quickly preserved, strawberry will be rotten and can not be used anymore. Da Lat strawberry is applied cold – drying technology to maintain the original color and high nutritional content. Moreover, this product has less sugar, so strawberry has a sweet and sour taste mixed with strawberry flavor.
