DRIED APRICOT FOR PREGNANCY

DRIED APRICOT FOR  PREGNANCY

Apricot has been recognized from time immemorial for its natural sweet taste and immense nutritive value.

They are consumed both fresh and in dried form as well. Along with other benefits, it is very helpful for

women at the time of pregnancy . It is extremely low in calories and completely fat free.

DRIED APRICOT one handful gives you 10% of your daily iron requirement. They also contain folic acid,

potassium, calcium and magnesium. They will also help keep your bowel from becoming sluggish as your

pregnancy progresses.Apricot can cure all kinds of digestion problems and is very beneficial for

detoxifying the body.

The use of apricot as an herbal medicine has long been associated with pregnancy. The bark has been

indicated for problems of infertility, hemorrhage, and spasm. The paste derived from ground kernel

has been indicated for certain vaginal infections.During pregnancy, dried apricot fruits become

the excellent snacks to assuage momentary cravings, instead of consuming sweets and other snacks

because pregnant mother must increase the daily intake by 300 calories more to meet the needs of

a developing fetus. These calories must be distributed equitably to meet the recommended daily

nutrient intake and dried apricot is best for them .

Apricots are also rich in iron. Pregnant women should have at least 30 mg of iron per day to

prevent anemia and also the fiber content of apricots is capable of protecting expectant moms

from problems like constipation, hemorrhoids etc.The iron content of apricots aid in preventing

anemia and also reduces the oxidative stress in expecting moms.Apart from these It also plays a

major role in maintaining proper levels of blood glucose and thereby prevents gestational diabetes.