Perhaps you’ve heard that eating pineapple during pregnancy leads
to miscarriage but there is no truth to it. Consuming pineapple in moderation
is unlikely to cause any problems, on the contrary it is quite nutritious and
supplies a few key nutrients essential during your pregnancy.
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| Eating pineapple in reasonable amounts is unlikely to cause any harm to both you and your developing baby during your pregnancy. Image: myhealthy-solutions.tk |
Pregnancy is
considered as the most delicate period for an expecting mother and her unborn
baby. If you’re pregnant, you need to take extra care while choosing foods that
go into your mouth to ensure that you’re achieving all the nutrients needed to
carry your baby to term as well as all the vitamins and minerals that your
developing baby needs. Perhaps you’ve heard that pineapple during pregnancy can
lead to miscarriage, but there is no truth to eat. This myth is based on the
presence of a compound called bromelain and the logic behind the mistruth is
that bromelain breaks down protein and as your newly conceived baby is made up
of proteins, consuming the chemical can cause bleeding and miscarriage.
However, eating pineapple in reasonable amounts not only is unlikely to cause
any problems but also supplies some key nutrients essential during your
pregnancy.
Pineapple during early pregnancy
Eating one
or two servings of fresh pineapple weekly during your early pregnancy is
usually safe. Remember one serving is about one cup of this fresh fruit. Of
course, you should always consult your doctor before adding anything to your
diet during the delicate period, but according to the book “What to eat when
you’re pregnant,” bromelain has a chance to create a problem if you eat between
7 and 10 whole pineapples at one time. If you’re still worried about eating
pineapple, opt for canned pineapple or pineapple juice since the process of
canning and bottling removes most of, or all, the bromelain in the fruit.
The benefits
Freshly-squeezed
pineapple juice supplies vitamin C, a strong antioxidant that strengthens the
generation of collagen, which aids in the development of your baby’s skin,
bones, tendons and cartilage. When eating fresh pineapple, you can get iron, an
essential nutrient for the production of blood as well as folic acid that helps
in avoiding certain birth defects.
Adding pineapple to your pregnancy diet
A cup of
fresh pineapple alone is a safe, simple and nutritious way to add this fruit to
your pregnancy diet. You can also add pineapple to your favorite salad or
smoothie. Layer pineapple slices into a grilled chicken sandwich or top a
chicken and spinach salad with the fruit.
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