6 Benefits of Eating Avocado in Pregnancy
Maintaining a balanced diet during pregnancy is essential to ensure the health of the mother and baby.
While some foods should be avoided, by not doing well, others are more indicated. One is avocado, rich in good fats like Omega 3, 6 and 9, and it has several other benefits.
According to a nutritionist, the fruit can be consumed pure or used in the preparation of salty or sweet foods, such as ice cream and vitamins.
It was further stated that in addition to the specific benefits of avocados for pregnant women, there are also several general benefits. That is why anyone can consume it. See some:
1. Improves digestion
The nutrologist explains that because it is rich in fiber, particularly in pectin, avocado helps in the proper functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and prevents constipation. If the bowel does not work well, the pregnant woman has an increased risk of hemorrhoidal disease.
2. Ensures satiety
This factor makes it suitable for avoiding excessive hunger because, by increasing the sensation of satiety, it causes you to eat less. Progesterone increases the feeling of hunger, making the pregnant woman often eat more than she should.
However, excessive weight gain during pregnancy can lead to problems for the baby, at risk of gestational diabetes. So that balance when eating is important.
3. Reduce bad cholesterol
Rich in ‘good’ fats, like omega 3’s, 6’s and 9’s, and oleic acid, avocado lowers LDL. LDL-cholesterol is bad fat that gets into the arteries and can form plaques. So, having it in low concentrations is good for protecting the heart and vessels.
4. Increases immunity
The fruit has B-complex vitamins, mainly B6, in addition to vitamins E and C. All of them favor the improvement of immunity.
5. It makes the baby smarter.
Intake of omega-type fats by the mother during gestation increases the cognitive function of infants, which can lead to a smarter baby. There are recent studies that prove the increase in babies’ IQ associated with maternal intake of these omegas.
6. Helps you sleep better
It is speculated that eating avocado before bedtime stimulates the production of melatonin, but there is still no scientific evidence. Sleep well is important because during sleep several hormones are produced, as well as brain restoration.
Avocado can be consumed in any form and at any time. A small portion before bedtime favors the synthesis of good hormones.
But for all these benefits, consumption should not be overstated. The maximum daily recommendation is 100 grams, because, due to a lot of fats, there is a risk of an increase in body weight.
For Breaking news be the first to know
Add us: on WhatsApp +2348188889427,
BB PIN D86722A7
Follow us on Facebook – Dailyfamily.ng, Twitter – @DailyfamilyNG,
Instagram @dailyfamilyng
