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Walnuts during pregnancy: features of use
During pregnancy, walnuts are a source of vegetable protein, vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids. It is useful for both the fetus and the mother. Its beneficial properties help in the development of babies, protect the body from diseases, etc. In its composition, this product is superior to vegetables and fruits, so everyone should eat it in small quantities.
What nutrients does walnuts contain?
Walnut during pregnancy
Its composition is truly unique, because behind the dense peel are hidden:
– vitamins of group B (B12, B1 and B2),
– beta-carotene,
– vitamin C,
– vitamin K,
– vitamin E.
The uniqueness of this natural product is also confirmed by the fact that it contains unsaturated fatty acids and amino acids, namely:
– ellagic acid,
– oleic,
– palmitic,
– linolenic.
In its pure form, walnuts are rich in iodine, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, chromium, potassium, and iron. All these beneficial substances contribute to the harmonious development of the fetus. Amino acids help shape the baby’s nervous system, vitamins accelerate the growth and formation of baby’s organs.
Walnut oil during pregnancy is recommended for those women who have problems with the placenta. It helps to improve placental blood circulation, promotes bowel function, and normalizes hormonal levels.
Can walnuts be used during pregnancy?
For the normal functioning of the body of a pregnant woman and the fetus, you can eat no more than 2-3 nuts per week. This note applies to those women who are in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. It is necessary to consume walnuts during pregnancy in moderation, since the high protein content is fraught with the health of the baby. Excessive use of this product threatens the appearance of congenital allergic reactions in the fetus. By their composition, they contain a lot of vegetable fats. Therefore, it is better to eat walnuts raw. Any heat treatment provokes the release of toxic substances.
Walnuts during pregnancy in an acceptable amount strengthen the mother’s immunity, have a beneficial effect on the development of the baby, help strengthen the fetal neural tube, and prevent constipation. If the nuts are bought on the market, then they must be washed in warm water. Microbes and dust accumulate on their nuclei. They must be of high quality and ripe. Unripe kernels contain fewer useful trace elements, vitamins and amino acids.