Seeds in pregnancy

There are many prejudices regarding seeds during pregnancy. They say that such food has a negative effect on the child and the birth process. We will not dwell on each of them, so that women do not take information based only on rumors to heart.

Any food the expectant mother should consume in reasonable portions, of proper quality and usefulness. Regarding seeds, the following precautions are possible:

• To avoid inflammation of the appendix, you should not allow sunflower seed husks to enter the digestive tract
• Before use, raw grains should be washed and dried in a frying pan or in the oven
• Keep in mind that roasted seeds partially lose their beneficial properties.

Is it possible to gnaw on sunflower seeds during pregnancy?

Sunflower seeds are quite high in calories, contain a lot of antioxidants, unsaturated fatty acids, fiber, microelements such as selenium, magnesium, potassium. Overeating threatens two undesirable consequences: rapid weight gain and a sharp laxative effect.

The effect of pumpkin seeds is much softer. They are also rich in minerals, but less fatty. Both types have a beneficial effect on hair, skin, and nails.

Thus, the answer to the question of whether it is possible to gnaw on seeds during pregnancy is definitely yes.

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Sunflower seeds for heartburn during pregnancy

Heartburn, alas, is an almost constant companion of pregnancy. If in the first weeks women are bothered by nausea, then in the second half - it is heartburn. Traditional medicine has many recipes for this trouble, and seeds for heartburn during pregnancy are just one of them.

The main cause of heartburn is hormonal changes that lead to decreased muscle tone. In addition, the enlarged uterus increases abdominal pressure, while the stomach shifts upward. These are real physiological causes of heartburn that disappear after childbirth. And with them, the woman's suffering stops.

But hidden causes are also possible, for example, an exacerbation of digestive diseases that have so far proceeded without such symptoms. If heartburn does not stop after the successful completion of pregnancy, the woman needs to consult a doctor.

There is a common opinion about the harm of seeds during pregnancy. However, this is an effective remedy that normalizes the well-being of many expectant mothers. If the condition improves quickly, after taking a small portion of seeds, then why not? In any case, there are no known medical contraindications.

You just need to remember about the high calorie content of the grains; after all, if you eat them often and in large quantities to combat heartburn, then after giving birth you will have to fight your weight no less hard.

Pumpkin seeds during pregnancy

Pumpkin seeds are also very popular during pregnancy. They help during heartburn attacks. Gynecologists advise eating 20 to 50 grams, starting from the first weeks of pregnancy. They enrich the body with selenium, calcium, other minerals, vitamins B, E, have a beneficial effect on the skin and internal organs. A reliable antihelminthic agent.

Like other seeds, during pregnancy pumpkin seeds should be taken peeled, unroasted and in small portions.

Sesame seeds during pregnancy

Sesame, also known as sesame, has many useful substances. Due to this, sesame seeds during pregnancy will also come in handy.

• They contain the necessary nutrients to support the mother's musculoskeletal system and form the baby's skeletal foundation.
• They replenish the body with iron, which is so necessary during pregnancy.
• Rich in many vitamins and amino acids.

Adding this type of seeds to your diet during pregnancy has a positive effect on many processes:

• softens and facilitates stool;
• strengthens teeth and gums;
• protects against colds;
• normalizes urination;
• has an invigorating effect, relieves stress and fatigue;
• relieves groundless fears.

After childbirth, sesame reduces the risk of mastopathy and other breast pathologies.

Sesame seeds are very popular in industrial cooking. They are added to yoghurts, pastries, halva, kozinaki. In home cooking, sesame is used in salads, when frying various products. There are recipes for making sesame salt, delicious tahini paste.

Can such a product cause harm? It is believed that pregnant women should exercise some caution, for example:

• do not take seeds in the first trimester;
• use oil in minimal doses;
• take into account the individual possibility of food allergies.

In order not to expose the body to unwanted risks, in each case it is necessary to get the go-ahead from the antenatal clinic.

Sunflower seeds during pregnancy

Uncontrollable cracking of sunflower seeds during pregnancy can quickly ruin your teeth. After all, they wear away enamel, and caries forms and progresses. You need to go to the dentist, and this is not always appropriate for a pregnant woman. In order for seeds during pregnancy to benefit the body as a whole and not harm teeth, you need to clean them by hand and eat up to 30 grams per day.

Of course, roasted grains are tastier. But raw ones are less caloric and have no cholesterol, which is formed from healthy fats under the influence of high temperature.

During pregnancy, seeds are not only a source of vitamins, minerals, protein (20%), but also essential energy. With regular consumption, they reduce cholesterol levels due to phytosterols and fiber.

Some people use seeds to relieve stress. The process of eating seeds, especially in the right company, really does calm the nerves. Sometimes they try to replace bad habits with these seeds, such as smoking. Many people succeed.

Watermelon seeds during pregnancy

The seeds of this type are not only edible, but also quite nutritious. The benefits are inside, so they should be chewed well.

The seeds contain:

• protein (one third of the weight)
• fat
• B vitamins
• minerals magnesium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, copper, zinc, manganese, sodium
• dietary fiber.

Watermelon seeds are very useful during pregnancy as a non-chemical antihelminthic agent. For the desired effect, it is enough to simply eat the watermelon with the seeds. Parasites die right in the intestines of a pregnant woman. You just need to remember that early watermelons are dangerous to eat because they may contain nitrates.

Roasted and salted seeds are especially tasty. First, they are washed and thoroughly dried, roasted in a frying pan for a few minutes, then salted water is added (a teaspoon per quarter glass of water). Keep on the fire until the water boils away. Eat after cooling.

Flax seeds during pregnancy

Flax seeds during pregnancy, due to their unique composition, enrich the body with important amino acids, glycerides of various acids, carbohydrates, enzymes, organic acids, vitamin A. A special substance of flax seeds - mucus, prevents inflammation in the digestive organs, and oils have an excellent effect on regenerative processes.

In order to bear a healthy child, a woman should not self-medicate; therefore, even such a harmless remedy as seeds should be prescribed by a specialist during pregnancy. But it is a recognized fact that a decoction of flax seeds is an excellent natural laxative. It also maintains normal functioning of the stomach, relieves spasms in gastritis or ulcers.

Recipe for constipation from flax seeds during pregnancy:

• 1 tablespoon per 200 ml of boiling water, leave for half an hour
• Take a quarter of a glass twice a day.

For chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, take 50 ml of the decoction on an empty stomach.

But flax seeds also pose a threat – they can cause increased uterine tone. This is dangerous for the fetus. Their use is also not recommended for chronic inflammation of the reproductive organs. In each case, the question of such treatment should be decided individually.

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Kozinaki from sunflower seeds during pregnancy

The classic version of kozinaki is honey plus chopped walnuts. But the modern industry offers an assortment using various nuts and seeds, dried fruits and oatmeal. Kozinaki made from seeds during pregnancy is a good dessert for those with a sweet tooth, who are temporarily not recommended less healthy sweets.

Like regular seeds, kozinaki should be eaten in moderation during pregnancy. The second requirement is the naturalness of the product. If possible, it is better to cook kozinaki yourself; if not, buy branded products from well-known manufacturers. But even kozinaki of guaranteed quality is not recommended for pregnant women to eat more than once a week, a 70-gram portion.

The benefits of a product depend on its ingredients.

• Honey is a source of vitamins, improves digestion, mood, and immunity.
• Sunflower seeds have a positive effect on the skin.
• Walnuts are especially useful in areas where there is a deficiency of iodine.

Since real kozinaki do not contain sugar, the benefits for the mother's figure are obvious. In addition, they, along with chocolate, contribute to the formation of so-called "happiness hormones". In any case, this is the best alternative to cakes, sweet buns and other unhealthy desserts.

You should take the treat with caution only if you are prone to allergies to honey or iodine, as well as if you have diarrhea, so as not to aggravate its course. And do not allow damage to tooth enamel.

Momordica seeds

Momordica is a little-known but nevertheless interesting fruit, which is also called balsamic pear, Chinese pumpkin, Indian pomegranate, crazy cucumber. It is actually a genetic relative of cucumbers and pumpkins, similar in appearance to a warty cucumber or long pumpkin. Young - green, ripe - orange. Momordica seeds are located in red cavities inside the fruit.

The pulp is very nutritious, juicy and crispy, with the taste of cucumber, sweet pepper. The leaves contain a lot of protein, carbohydrates, phosphorus.

• The fruit's substances normalize insulin secretion, have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and calming effects. There is evidence of a beneficial effect on patients with cancer, psoriasis, rheumatism, and HIV. Doctors in China, India, and South America have particular experience in treating this plant.

In folk medicine, a tincture of the fruits and a decoction of the seeds of Momordica are used. However, it is useful to consult a doctor. In no case should you consume the leaves of the plant - due to their high toxicity.

There are also strict prohibitions on the use of medicinal exotics. Thus, momordica seeds, unlike other seeds, cannot be consumed in any form during pregnancy.

Benefits of seeds during pregnancy

In addition to skin-nails-hair, the benefits of sunflower seeds during pregnancy also affect other organs. First of all, it is an economical, harmless and tasty remedy for relieving the painful feeling of heartburn. Among the many mandatory products in the menu, sunflower seeds during pregnancy occupy a place of honor: due to the presence of folic acid, healthy fatty acids, a whole bunch of minerals and vitamins. For example, sunflower seeds activate peristalsis, relieve constipation, discomfort in the abdominal cavity. Limiting the amount of seeds applies to patients with gastritis and liver problems.

Seeds

• accelerate the restoration of soft tissues and bones;
• normalize the acid-base balance;
• improve appetite, eliminate heartburn, nausea, constipation;
• prevent atherosclerosis, heart disease, vascular disease, and liver disease.

All this is certainly relevant during pregnancy. It is important to emphasize that the most useful grains are washed and dried, without roasting. The useful limit is up to one hundred grams per day (a glass contains about 550 kilocalories).

Harm of seeds during pregnancy

Harm from seeds during pregnancy is possible if overeated. They relieve heartburn, but when eaten without measure, nausea can increase.

Seeds are harmful to teeth, so it is better to clean them with your hands.

They are rare, but may cause allergic reactions.

• Peeled seeds of any kind cannot provoke appendicitis. The inflammation is caused only by the husk, which can end up in the cecum. If you are careful when "gnawing" them, the danger is minimal.

Mothers who are prone to being overweight and who have already exceeded their weight norm should not get carried away with “clicking”.

Sesame can be dangerous: unroasted sesame can be infected, and after roasting it remains practically without useful properties. To avoid trouble, you can use safe sesame oil.

• Unfortunately, no one guarantees the chemical purity of the product, as well as many other quality indicators. You should take care of this yourself. Let's start with the basics: read at least the label on the pack - for the presence of unwanted impurities that get into the seeds as a result of agricultural processing. Simple washing partially eliminates these chemicals.

In order not to gain excess weight and not harm yourself or your child, when creating your diet, listen not only to your desires, but also to the smart advice of knowledgeable people.