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During pregnancy, the development of the fetus will depend on you to provide the necessary nutrition. That's why you should make the best food choices for your baby and for yourself. It is important that you eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables. These foods including apples contain many of the nutrients you and your baby need to stay healthy.
1. Benefits of eating apples during pregnancy
When you are pregnant, in order to help maintain the health of the mother as well as the development of the fetus, mothers should follow a healthy diet including nutritious foods and should avoid foods Eat with empty calories. Scientific studies have proven that, if you have a preference for junk food during pregnancy, you can make your baby love fats and sugars for the rest of her life.
Fruits and vegetables contain enough nutrients that are recommended for you in your daily diet and you can also use these foods to replace junk food during pregnancy. When you add a variety of foods to your diet, you'll likely get most of the nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and fiber you and your baby need to maintain and develope.
Furthermore, eating fruits and vegetables also helps prevent constipation, a common pregnancy symptom.
Apples are high in fiber and provide vitamin C in the daily diet. Plus, the pectin component in apples is known as a probiotic that feeds the good bacteria in your gut. To have the best effect for adding nutrients from apples, eat apples with the skin on, provided that the apples are washed and meet the requirements of food safety.
So, should you eat apples while pregnant? Many studies have proven that eating apples during pregnancy not only benefits the health of the mother, but also helps the baby reduce the risk of medical problems.
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2. Eating apples during pregnancy reduces the risk of wheezing and asthma in children
Recent research has concluded that mothers who eat apples during pregnancy can protect their children from developing asthma later in life. This is a longitudinally designed study that followed the diets of nearly 2,000 pregnant women and then examined the effects of the mothers' diet on glucose development. breathing in more than 1200 children of these mothers 5 years later. Among the many foods consumed and recorded by pregnant women, the researchers concluded that children of mothers who ate apples had a significantly reduced risk of developing asthma and wheezing. in children.
This study focused on medical assessments for asthma and related symptoms (ie, wheezing) by age 5. As a result of the reviews cited in this study, other than apples, no consistent association was found between consumption of a variety of prenatal health foods and asthma in children. 1253 children were assessed.
Researchers from research institutes in the Netherlands and Scotland say that children of mothers who eat apples during pregnancy are less likely to have symptoms of asthma including wheezing. The same researchers have previously reported a positive association between maternal intake of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin D, and the mineral zinc with a reduced risk of asthma, wheezing, and eczema in children.
The only other positive association found between prenatal food intake and reduced risk in babies was with fish, whereby the researchers found that children of mothers who ate fish had a lower have less medically confirmed eczema.
According to the research that was done with the content: Current research shows a beneficial association between maternal apple consumption during pregnancy and wheezing and asthma at 5 years of age. The researchers added that their findings suggest an apple-specific effect, possibly due to its phytochemical content, such as flavonoids. The research paper cites other related studies on apples, including those that found that apple consumption as a significant source of flavonoids and other polyphenols has been linked to asthma, too. bronchial sensitization and lung function in adults.
The National Center for Health Statistics reports that nine million children in the United States have been diagnosed with asthma at one point in their lives, and four million children have had an asthma attack that year. Others have hidden asthma — asthma that goes undetected or undiagnosed, according to the American Lung Association. The cost of the disease is huge – statistics show that asthma is the third leading cause of hospitalization for children under 15 years of age and one of the leading causes of absenteeism .
3. Some safety tips when using fruit
Eating apples is good for pregnant women, so when you decide to use apples in your daily meals, you can choose to buy organic fruits that have not been treated with pesticides or pesticides and fertilizers. synthetic fertilizers. But you should remember that eating inorganic fruit is much better than eating no fruit. To reduce the risk of potentially consuming pesticide residues or bacteria found in fruits especially apples, you can apply a few tips:
Wash fruits thoroughly, even if Pre-washed fruit. Discard all fruit with bruised areas because bacteria can hide in these places. Only fruit juices that have been pasteurized or boiled. Store fresh fruit in the refrigerator, away from raw meat to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
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4. Risks and considerations when using apples
Using apples specifically for pregnant women is unlikely to cause serious side effects in most people, but some people may need to be cautious. Some potential risks of eating apples include:
Toxins
Apple seeds contain cyanide. However, swallowing whole apples is unlikely to cause harm, but chewing and swallowing large amounts of apple seeds can be dangerous.
Allergies
Some people may experience an allergic reaction after eating apples. Anyone experiencing a medical condition such as hives, swelling or difficulty breathing should seek medical attention immediately. If this condition progresses to anaphylaxis, it can be life-threatening.
Plaque
In the past, some people believed that eating apples could help remove plaque from teeth. However, studies performed have not found solid evidence for this. Therefore, regular brushing will be a measure to help limit this situation.
In addition, the acidic content of apples can contribute to plaque buildup on teeth. Therefore, to limit this, people should rinse their mouth with water or brush their teeth after eating apples.
Choking
Young children and the elderly are often in the group that is prone to difficulty swallowing and may be at risk of choking when eating raw pieces of apple. Using unsweetened apple sauce or other forms of cooked apples may be a better option.
Eating fruit during pregnancy including apples will help ensure that you and your baby stay healthy and your baby is ready for a new life. Fresh, frozen, and canned fruit are all good options for your pregnancy diet, but make sure you don't add added sugar to canned or frozen fruits.
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References: healthline.com, medicalnewstoday.com, babycenter.com
