Why Is Fruit So Important During Pregnancy?

From time immemorial, the enviable status of fruit has been established beyond any reasonable doubts. There is no denying the fact that fruit provides the body with essential vitamins, fiber, and minerals necessary for preventive and curative purposes. Away from these benefits, certain fruits have been identified to help boost the intellectual acumen, especially in developing children right from the womb.

These unique fruits are reservoirs of potassium. Yes, they are densely packed with potassium, a mineral element that has been identified to play important role in the normal functioning of the nervous system. Potassium helps pregnant women ensure easy natural delivery, combat constipation and normalizes the blood pressure throughout the delicate period of pregnancy. Below are some of the essential fruits.

Pomegranate: Commonly referred to as the divine fruit owing to its mention in divine books, pomegranate is ranked sixth in the list of potassium-packed fruits. A cup of pomegranate fruit contains an aggregate of 411mg of potassium and thus, helps to boost the cognitive ability of the bundle of joy.

Dates: That’s the pride of the Middle East. Dates rank amongst the 10 most abundant potassium-rich fruits and is marked safe for pregnant women all through the period of pregnancy. The flavonoid content in dates accounts for its brain-boosting potential while tannins in dates help to enhance natural delivery. Fresh dates have been identified to be more nutritious than dried dates.

Guava: Indigenous to Mexico and Central America, guava is among the list of fruits you can consume during pregnancy to enhance the proper functioning of your child’s acumen. The special fruit is also a reservoir of essential vitamins such as your much-needed folic acid, beta-carotene, calcium, iron, including vitamins A, B, and C.

Pineapple: No doubt, potassium must be on the list. A cup of potassium contains 120mg of potassium. That’s great news indeed. Your child will thank you later for eating this regularly during pregnancy.

Apple: Apples are not only delicious but also possess an adequate amount of potassium necessary for effective mental development of your child.

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