Watermelon, the pregnancy super fruit
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Topic: Watermelon, the pregnancy super fruit
Posted By: heavenly.talker
Subject: Watermelon, the pregnancy super fruit
Date Posted: 08 February 2013 at 1:43pm
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Hi all I ate watermelon all the time when pregnant as I read it was good for me. I just found this article, I thought you might enjoy it. f you're pregnant, the benefits are even more delicious. Watermelon eases heartburn and reduces swelling; its high water content (92 percent) and fruit sugars alleviate morning sickness and dehydration; and the minerals it contains can help prevent third-trimester muscle cramps. Ounce for ounce, watermelon is richer than tomatoes in lycopene, an antioxidant that protects against cancer and cardiovascular disease, boosts the body's immunity to infections and naturally raises the skin's SPF, according to Steven Pratt, M.D., author of SuperFoods Rx (HarperCollins). Even better news for pregnant women: A study in the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics found that daily lycopene supplements reduced the incidence of preeclampsia by 50 percent. Test subjects were given 4 milligrams of lycopene; a single serving of watermelon can have triple that amount. What's more, scientists have discovered that watermelon is packed with vitamins A, C and B6, as well as potassium and magnesium. These nutrients are important for the development of your baby's vision, brain, nervous and immune systems, and more. For you, potassium regulates water balance in the blood and body tissues during pregnancy. And you get all these benefits for less than 50 calories per cup. With its plentiful health perks and juicy, refreshing taste, watermelon is one of summer's most perfect nutritional packages. Try it in these sweet and savory recipes. An Easy Way To Ease Nausea Some pregnant women swear that watermelon is all they can keep down when morning sickness kicks in. Perhaps the only thing more refreshing than a big slice is a glass of fresh watermelon juice or a watermelon ice pop--and making either is so easy. To make juice, purée 8 cups cubed seedless watermelon in a blender until smooth. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve (don't press the fruit through with a spoon, or the juice will be too fibrous). Discard the pulp. Serve the juice immediately or chill it, stirring well before serving. If desired, add 1 tablespoon citrus juice (such as lime, lemon or orange) to intensify the flavor. Makes 1 quart, or about 4 8-ounce cups. To make ice pops, purée 4 cups frozen, seedless, cubed watermelon and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a blender. Pour purée into popsicle molds or 10 small paper cups. To forgo the fibers, strain purée through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring into molds. Top each cup with aluminum foil, making a small slice in the top of each with a knife and inserting a wooden stick. Place in freezer until hardened, then unmold when ready to eat. For variety, mix the purée with lemonade, sweetened low-fat yogurt, fruit juice or other fruit purées before freezing. Makes 10 2 1/2 -ounce servings. Source: http://www.fitpregnancy.com/nutrition-recipes/prenatal-nutrition/watermelon-wonders Cheers Heavenly.talker ------------- TTC our 3rd child 5+ yrs. Self-funding. Over 55 medicated cycles. 3 m/c's iuis, ivf with ICSI fresh BFN, 1 FET BFN. PCOS horrible. Endo and adhesions from c-sects resected. DH few wrigglers. FAITH! |
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Posted By: Keolyn
Date Posted: 08 February 2013 at 7:08pm
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Posted By: Supra34
Date Posted: 20 February 2013 at 9:48pm
| I'm on to watermelon number 5 in 4 weeks!! Its my fav fruit & I'm really glad to read this thanks for sharing :) |
Posted By: DeenaMathew149513
Date Posted: 11 August 2014 at 9:58pm
| watermelon actually is a versatile and very healthful fruit. if you have during pregnancy it is the are even more delicious. watermelon helps in reducing the swelling and heartburn |
Posted By: maybish
Date Posted: 21 August 2014 at 11:30pm
| Wow. I love watermelon but I didn't know about this! Thank you! |