Are carrots good for pregnant women?

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1. Nutritional value of carrots

Carrots are an excellent vegetable that contains many vitamins and minerals important for health. The following is information about the nutritional value in 100g of carrots, which researchers have calculated through many experiments:
Energy: 41 calories Carb: 9.58 g Sugar: 4.5g Protein: 0.93 g Fat: 0.24 g Fiber (for dieters): 2.8g Vitamin C: 6mg Vitamin A: 5mg Vitamin B6: 0.135g Vitamin K: 13.2 micrograms Calcium: 33mg Sodium: 69 mg Phosphorus: 35mg Potassium: 320mg Magnesium: 12 mg Copper: 0.045 mg Iron: 0.3 mg Zinc: 0.24 mg Manganese: 0.143 mg Selenium: 0.1 microgram This is the result of many studies, but not complete. totally correct. You should only refer and not always 100g carrots have the same amount of nutrients.

2. Eating carrots during pregnancy brings many benefits to pregnant women

Carrots are a good source of trace mineral elements for health. This is one of the vegetables that can be eaten raw or cooked. Especially carrots with pregnant women have no small benefits.
Improve eyesight Eating carrots during pregnancy will provide a source of vitamin A to help keep eyes healthy. At the same time, the baby receiving the mother's nutrition will also have better eyesight with the baby not getting enough vitamin A.

Boost immune system Vitamin C is a mineral that enhances the body's resistance. During pregnancy, the mother provides nutrition to the baby, so the resistance decreases, leading to easy bacteria invasion. Carrots are rich in vitamin C, so eating carrots is good for pregnant women and babies.
Help children develop comprehensively Carrots contain a good amount of calcium and carotene to help your baby develop bones and teeth
Prevent anemia Eating carrots every day will help mothers reduce the risk of anemia during pregnancy. In addition, vitamin C is a derivative that increases the body's ability to absorb iron.
Anti-constipation for pregnant women Pregnant women often have difficulty with the digestive system. Therefore, using carrots will add fiber to help mothers prevent constipation during pregnancy and promote better digestive system movement during pregnancy.
Limit cramps during pregnancy Pregnant women are prone to cramps when the fetus is growing. This is a dangerous phenomenon that can cause accidents for both mother and baby. By providing enough phosphorus to help reduce stress, it will improve the problem of cramps for you.
Management of high blood pressure in pregnancy Gestational hypertension is not a strange thing, but if it is too high, it will be dangerous for both mother and baby. Use carrots to prevent high blood pressure and reduce the risk of complications caused by high blood pressure during pregnancy.
Promote bone and cartilage formation for the fetus Manganese is a nutritional component that supports the formation of bone and cartilage tissue for the fetus. To promote the formation of bones and cartilage tissue for the baby, mothers can drink carrot juice every day.
Preventing defects in the nervous system for the fetus Carrot contains vitamin B and folic acid enough to develop the nervous system and immature brain for the fetus. If given enough baby will reduce the risk of neural tube defects or spina bifida. In addition, this is a source of nutrients to help children be healthier and smarter.
Prevent the risk of cancer Beta carotene and selenium are elements that slow down the growth of cancer cells. They act as antioxidants to reduce free radical movement to protect the pregnant woman's body. At the same time, the baby absorbed through the mother also limits the risk of cancer during later development.

3. Note to increase the absorption of carrots with pregnant women

To increase the consumption of vegetables in your diet, you can refer to the following tips:
Choose small carrots if you want more sweetness or choose long ones Choose fresh carrots by testing break. The older the carrot, the harder it will be for you to break it. Always wash before use to ensure food safety and hygiene Can be grated thinly to prevent loss of inherent nutrients from carrots Can be prepared by cooking, shredding, pureing or washing clean eat raw

4. Are carrots good for pregnant women or still exist some disadvantages?

Although there is no known danger when pregnant women eat raw carrots, this is not recommended. Carrot juice is a form of raw carrot use that may carry some risks and affect your absorption.
When the body absorbs too much carrot natural color will make your skin turn pale yellow. If not absorbed will appear carotene deposition syndrome on the skin. Although vitamin A helps children increase resistance, but if you eat too much, on the contrary, it will hinder your child's natural development Be careful when you have an allergy to carrots such as headache, nausea... Avoid eating too much. carrots if you have problems with biliary tract infections during pregnancy. If you drink too much carrot juice, it will give you a headache or a coma.

5. Carrot soup recipe for pregnant women

To make it easier to absorb and use carrots more palatable for pregnant women, you can make soup from carrots. Ingredients to prepare:
2 minced garlic cloves 1-2 thinly sliced ​​ginger 1 diced onion 2 tablespoons oil 5 chopped carrots 2 cups water 1 teaspoon pepper Salt Fresh cream Quy Procedure:
Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and then add the garlic and ginger and sauté for a few minutes Add the onion to the pot until it turns light brown Add the carrots and salt with water and simmer. Open the pressure cooker and wait Cool Remove the vegetables in the pot and put them in the blender Blend the mixture with boiled water and boil until it becomes a thick paste. Add seasonings such as salt, pepper.. to taste. When serving, cover with a layer of fresh cream. Is eating carrots good for pregnant women? It also depends on how you use and process it. There is no denying the use of carrots for pregnant women. However, besides the benefits, it is still not possible to ignore the risks of harm to health. If you want to use carrots in your pregnancy menu, you can consult your doctor first to receive the most accurate support and advice.
In order to have a healthy pregnancy, in addition to maintaining a regular diet and activities, pregnant women also need to perform periodic health checks during pregnancy to check the baby's development and health. mother to make appropriate adjustments.
Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has a package maternity service as a solution to help pregnant women feel secure when accompanied by a team of doctors and nurses during pregnancy. With the above care package, mothers will be examined as well as screened for fetal malformations through Triple test, Double Test, quantitative angiogenesis factor test for pre-eclampsia, screening test. thyroid screening, Rubella test, mother-to-child parasite testing, which seriously affects the baby's brain and physical development after birth... Advice and guidance on a diet scientific rest as well as infants are comprehensively cared for. Therefore, pregnant mothers can completely rest assured with maternity services at Vinmec hospital.

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Reference source: parenting.firstcry.com - healthline.com