The benefits of Pears, a good Food in Pregnancy

The benefits of Pears, a good Food in Pregnancy

The intake of pieces of fruit and specifically of pears is very healthy for its diuretic effect. Help prevent the ups and downs of energy and other symptoms of a future mother such as mood swings caused by hormonal changes

Nutritional contributions of Pears for Pregnant Women
The folic acid contained in the pears is 12 micrograms per piece of fruit and this vitamin B complex is vital for good fetal development, since its deficiency can cause defects in the baby , such as the spina bifida , a condition that will bring different complications to the future in life.

Considering that there are few foods that contain folic acid and that it is usually supplemented during pregnancy to avoid its deficiency, in pears it is found, although in a minimal proportion, but in a natural or highly bioavailable state , therefore the addition of pears to the daily diet of the pregnant woman adds a quota of this vitamin, which is especially important in the first trimester of pregnancy , a moment that plays a fundamental role in the prevention of neural tube disorders ( spina bifida ).

Other properties and benefits of Pears in pregnancy
In addition, pears are an excellent source of vitamin C , since only one fruit contributes around 7 milligrams, which translates into 11 percent of the recommended daily intake (RDA) and as we know this vitamin helps the body to fight infections , elevating the organic defenses , which are affected when it is crossed by the stress of pregnancy .

The pears are rich in bioavailable iron, a mineral whose deficiency can cause anemic , which is most common during pregnancy and combination with vitamin C, also contained in pears, enhances the absorption of iron, so this is considered highly bioavailable or of immediate use, something more important than ever when you are going through a pregnancy.

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