Clomp on fruits during pregnancy! Have all coloured fruits and in generous portions.
Pregnancy can be the most important yet tense phase for any woman. It is the time of life when there is a lot of confusion on what to have and what not to have. Our expert, Dr Jyoti Kala, Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia Asia Hospital, Sarjapur Road tells us about which are the best fruits to have during pregnancy.
Clomp on fruits during pregnancy! Have all coloured fruits and in generous portions. ‘It is advisable to have at least 2-4 servings of fruits per day, as they provide the much needed vitamins and minerals along with fibre, which helps in digestion and prevents constipation which is a common problem in pregnancy,’ says Dr Kala. One serving of fruit is considered equivalent to one cup of fruit.
Dry fruits as well as fruit juices count as fruit intake but have them occasionally. This is so because they have high sugar content and most of the fibre content gets removed in the juice. Here’s your complete pregnancy diet guide!
Bananas, apples, pears, avocados, water melon, berries, oranges etc are all beneficial. Citrus fruits like oranges are rich in Vitamin C. Though it is no news that all fruits can be had during pregnancy, we list out 3 of those along with their benefits:
1) Bananas
‘Bananas are a good source of minerals like potassium and vitamins like Vitamin B6 and C along with fibre.’ Bananas help in increasing the appetite for pregnant woman and help in achieving some balance. It also helps in reducsing abdominal obesity in pregnant women.
2) Avocados
This superfood is loaded with monosaturated fatty acids and tons of Vitamin A, C and E. Dark yellow fruits and avocados are rich in Folic Acid. Having avocados during pregnancy could help in enriching breast milk and even prevent birth defects.
3) Apples
‘Apples are a rich source of multiple vitamins, antioxidants and fibre, while watermelon also helps in improving hydration along with other health benefits.’ Apples are rich in fibre and are a very goo dsource of Vitamin A, C and potassium. Haviing them during pregnancy, is also said to have beneffited the child post birth.
So even if you don’t like a particular fruit, you can try other new fruits and increase the range of fruits you take. And also, do remember to wash fresh fruits well before consumption.
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