Benefits of strawberries during pregnancy

As a pregnant woman, you know your diet must be packed with ‘the good stuff’, like fresh fruit and veggies. So, this is your chance to make the right choice and load up on your strawberry intake, because strawberries can benefit a woman (and her baby) in several ways during her pregnancy.

Strawberries are packed with the good stuff that is crucial during ta pregnancy, such as Vitamin C, fibre, potassium, iron, antioxidants, and folic acid. The Vitamin C is sure to boost your immune system, and you can be sure that one cup of strawberries will be sufficient to reach your recommended daily intake. During pregnancy, it is important that you stay healthy and fit, and what better way to protect your body from inflammation. Your are is not only you who will benefit from eating these wonder-fruits – Vitamin C is vital when building collagen – the structural protein that will help build your precious cargo’s bones, cartilage, and skin.

There have been studies unveiling a further benefit of strawberries, namely Ellagic Acid, a powerful antioxidant that could act as a prebiotic in the gut.

Nowadays we are aware of the advantages of Folic Acid, including the prevention of birth defects. One cup of strawberries, containing 35 micrograms of Folic Acid, is within your daily dietary need, so one less supplement to swallow.

The struggle to keep your figure is real, so what great news to know that strawberries are low in calories, with as few as 50 calories in that one cup.

It is so easy to incorporate strawberries in your diet – so whatever your taste or craving, there is a way to benefit from these juicy fruits.

Most people enjoy eating fresh strawberries, but you can make jams, syrups, and jellies with fresh strawberries. They go well with bread, pancakes, and muffins. Another way is adding dried strawberries to your morning cereal or in a fruit salad. If you want to jazz up your plain yogurt, why not dice in a few fresh or dried strawberries, and while you at it, add some nuts. If you prefer to drink your meals on the go, a smoothie packed with strawberries is the way to go.

Be sure to add strawberries to your diet during pregnancy, and feel the benefits, for you and baby.