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Carrot juice in pregnancy
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Carrots among other vegetables favorably stand out among other vegetables with a large number of different vitamins, trace elements, acids, and carrot juice in useful properties is superior to all other fresh.
Carrot juice is considered a record for nutrient content, compatibility with other products, as well as on medicinal properties. Almost everyone knows that carrots contain more beta carotene in carrots than in other vegetables. This pigment in the body turns into vitamin A, necessary for good vision, strengthening the bone system, normalizing the thyroid gland and strengthening immunity. Also, thanks to vitamin A, the condition of the skin, hair and nails improves, natural cleansing of the body from harmful substances occurs. But a similar effect is observed after the regular use of carrot juice.
Also carrots are rich in aluminum, calcium, sodium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, manganese, selenium, copper, vitamins, nicotinic acid.
The high content of magnesium in carrots with regular use allows you to reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol, spasms and strengthen the vessels.
Drinking carrot juice before meals helps to improve appetite, digestion, normalize the function of the digestive tract, the hematopoietic system, cleanse the blood, strengthen the nervous system.
The benefits of carrots were revealed even in the era of early European civilization. In ancient Greece, carrot juice was an excellent remedy for constipation or physical exhaustion.
Experts have established that carrot juice has an anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory effect. Carotene is a powerful antioxidant that prevents the destruction of cells and promotes natural body rejuvenation.
In addition, carrots have antiseptic and antibacterial effects on the body, and its juice has long been used to treat wounds, insect bites.
Carrot juice helps in the treatment of bacterial infections of the urinary system and a number of chronic diseases, is used to prevent infertility - vitamin E, which is part of carrots, normalizes the work of the sex glands and adrenals. Experts have established that the lack of vitamin E can trigger the growth of cancerous tumors, and carrot juice (rich in this vitamin) helps the body to resist the development of cancerous processes.
Carrot juice is especially necessary during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
Can Carrot Juice Be Pregnant?
Drinking carrot juice during pregnancy is not only possible, but also necessary. It is a real source of microelements, vitamins and minerals that are vital for both the future mother and the developing child.
Carrot juice is rich in vitamin A, iodine, iron, calcium, potassium, etc. And you can drink it at any time of pregnancy.
In the first trimester, this drink helps to relieve the condition of toxicosis, since the juice improves appetite, normalizes the digestive system and regulates the work of the intestines. In addition to reducing the unpleasant symptoms of toxicosis, carrot juice helps to improve the gastrointestinal tract and naturally cleanse the body of toxins and toxins, which is also important for the normal course of pregnancy.
Pregnant often quite worried about heartburn - here too, will help carrot juice.
The improvement of the digestive system and cleansing the body of the rhinestone is reflected in appearance, and this is always important for a woman in any position.
Also worth noting is the positive effect of carrot juice on vision, nervous system, immunity.
A special benefit for the body of a pregnant woman is the carrot juice on the last terms. Carrots help to increase the elasticity of the skin and muscles, and the use of juice will prevent the appearance of skin strains and crotch ruptures during childbirth.
A glass of carrot juice daily in the last weeks of pregnancy also contributes to the prevention of various infectious complications after childbirth.
For the greatest benefit, you need to drink only freshly made juices, and drink this drink right away (within 10-15 minutes after manufacturing).
Also, the best digestibility of beta-carotene is promoted by vegetable fats, so before use in the juice can add 1 tsp. Olive or vegetable oil.
Remember that you can not get too involved with this drink, it can lead to "orange jaundice" and other unpleasant consequences. In addition, an elevated level of vitamin A in the body of a woman can trigger pathologies in the development of the fetus. It is also contraindicated to drink carrot juice in inflammatory processes in the intestines, ulcers, obesity.
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Carrot-beet juice in pregnancy
Beetroot juice contains both useful and harmful substances.
Harmful under the influence of air are destroyed, so before drinking it is recommended to leave the juice at least for 1.5-2 hours.
It is best to leave it in a wide open dish (you can put it in the refrigerator).
Beetroot, as well as carrot juice during pregnancy is extremely useful for the female body. It improves intestinal motility and helps cope with constipation (a frequent unpleasant pregnancy companion). In addition, beet juice helps to increase hemoglobin, a low level of which leads to the development of anemia (this condition can lead to placental abruption, premature birth, weak labor, a small amount of breast milk, fetal death, delayed development and fetal malformations).
To increase hemoglobin, it is better to use a mixture of carrot and beet juice (100ml beetroot per 200ml carrot).
Freshly squeezed carrot juice in pregnancy
Canned juices do not retain all the nutrients that are found in vegetables or fruits. Often in canned products, the shelf life of which is several months, contains sugar, preservatives, dyes, which are harmful to the health of not only pregnant women but also all people.
The common problem of pregnancy is anemia (anemia). The use of carrot juice helps to increase hemoglobin and prevent a number of pathologies.
Carrot juice during pregnancy should be drunk with caution, so as not to provoke an allergy and a number of other disorders. It is recommended to drink no more than 1 glass a day, while juice is better to drink diluted 1/1 water. For better digestibility, it is best to drink a drink 30-40 minutes before eating.
It is worth noting that the most useful fresh squeezed carrot juice, so drink it right away, as soon as you cook. The fact is that carotene in the air quickly loses its useful properties, and this reduces the benefits of the juice itself.
In the juice there is some acid, which can affect the tooth enamel, so you can take a tube to drink.
If after the consumption of juice began to disturb headaches, lethargy, nausea, yellowing of the skin - you should immediately stop consuming carrot juice for at least 2 weeks, then with use it is better to dilute it with plenty of water, for example, in a proportion of 2/1.
It should also be noted that quality freshly squeezed juice is obtained from mature fruit. You need to choose carrots bright orange, with a firm and level surface, without any damage and build-up.
If there is a need to make a stock of carrot juice for several days, it is best to pour it on small bottles immediately after cooking and freeze.
Such juice is drunk immediately after it is thawed.
Carrot juice during pregnancy is very useful for the female body, and therefore, for the health of the future baby. Carrots are perfectly combined with other vegetables and fruits - celery, orange, beetroot, apple and others, which makes such fresh even more useful.
But, unfortunately, there are some conditions in which such a drink is contraindicated, first of all it is not worth using carrot juice with gastritis with a high level of acidity, ulcers, diabetes mellitus (medium and severe degree), obesity, because of possible exacerbation of diseases.
The benefits of carrot juice
Carrot juice has a positive effect on the whole body, strengthens the nervous system, increases immune defense. It also normalizes the work of all internal organs, improves the condition of the skin, nails, hair, teeth.
If you drink carrot juice during pregnancy and lactation, the nutritional value of breast milk will increase significantly. In addition, the appetite, vision, and bones are improving. It is also worth noting that carrot juice helps to reduce the toxic effect on the body of antibiotics, so it is recommended to include it in food at the time of treatment.
As already noted, carrot juice has a strong antitumor effect - a high content of vitamin E inhibits the growth of atypical cells.
Carrot juice has a truly unique properties - it normalizes the work of all organs and body systems, restores the exchange of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, cleanses blood, removes toxins.