During the period of childbearing, the nutrition of the expectant mother is of great importance. Foods in her diet should be fresh and healthy. One of the most favorite drinks for pregnant women is pomegranate juice. It is tasty, pleasantly sour and very healthy, however, you need to drink it correctly.
Instructions
Step 1
Pomegranate juice has an extensive list of beneficial properties: anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, analgesic, urinary and choleretic. All this suggests that this berry helps against various ailments and health problems. During pregnancy, pomegranate is also very beneficial. It has a beneficial effect on the work of the heart, increases the level of hemoglobin in the blood, and fills the body with useful vitamins. During the period of gestation, pomegranate juice can reduce nausea during toxicosis and restore appetite, it helps to remove excess fluid from the body and helps fight edema, has a beneficial effect on the immunity of the expectant mother. In general, pomegranate is a storehouse of useful substances that the expectant mother and her baby need so much.
Step 2
The benefits of pomegranate juice during the period of bearing a child are enormous, but nevertheless, future mothers should be very careful and dosed to use this drink. The fact is that for some pregnant women, pomegranate causes problems with stool, and since constipation during pregnancy is not uncommon, the juice of this berry can only aggravate the situation. In addition, a pomegranate drink can cause an allergic reaction, and women expecting a baby are most susceptible to this problem. If the expectant mother has any chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and digestive organs, before starting to consume pomegranate juice, she should consult with a specialist.
Step 3
For many diseases, this drink is prohibited. But even if the pregnant woman does not have any serious diseases, and the doctor gave the go-ahead for the introduction of pomegranate juice into the diet, you should not drink too much of it. And the drink should not be consumed in its pure form. It is recommended to dilute it with any fruit juice or just boiled, but not hot water. Experts believe that the best option is to dilute the pomegranate drink with carrot or beet juice. With this cooking option, the benefits for the crumbs and the pregnant woman will be maximum.
Step 4
If we talk about which juice is more useful - homemade or industrial production, the answer is obvious - freshly squeezed. Therefore, it is recommended to crush pomegranate immediately before use. For making a drink, it is better to choose ripe fruits with a hard skin. There should be no brown spots or soft spots on it, as these are the first signs of decay. A high-quality berry has a dry crown without greenery.
