The body of a pregnant woman spends a lot of her resources on the development of growing inside a new life, so expectant mothers need to pay special attention to the quality of their nutrition - it must be full and fortified. A valuable source of nutrients are fresh juices, especially carrot juices. This article discusses the beneficial properties of carrot juice during pregnancy, as well as how to use it correctly.

The chemical and vitamin composition of carrot juice

Carrots are called the queen among vegetables. And not in vain, because it has a rich chemical composition. And in freshly squeezed carrot juice, all the useful elements are in a concentrated form.

Each of the listed chemical elements is necessary to maintain the health of the mother and the normal development of the fetus.

For example:

• vitamin Aconverted from beta-carotene, plays an important role in the formation of the heart, kidneys and lungs of the child, is necessary for the normal development of its nervous and circulatory systems, and also takes care of the mother’s vision;
• vitamin C together with retinol is involved in strengthening the weakened immunity of a woman;
• vitamin e It has an antioxidant, anti-aging effect and regulates hormonal balance;
• thanks to vitamin K the ability of blood to coagulate;
• vitamin b1 helps carbohydrates to be converted into energy, relieves irritability and feelings of fatigue;
• using vitamin b5 hormones are uninterruptedly produced;
• potassium necessary for strengthening the heart and preventing tachycardia;
• calcium is the building material of the bones of the child;
• iron in an easily digestible form, indispensable for the manifestations of anemia;
• manganese actively participates in metabolism and delivers nutrients to the cells of the fetus.

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Can I drink carrot juice during pregnancy?

After conception, changes in the body of a woman begin to occur, processes that previously did not occur occur. In this regard, health problems may appear. Each stage of pregnancy is characterized by its own difficulties, but almost all of them can be tried to cope with the help of a universal remedy - fresh from carrots.

Video: What juices are useful during pregnancy

In the early stages

In the first trimester, an interesting position is not yet visible, but it makes itself felt very strongly.

What worries pregnant women during this period:

• severe manifestations of toxicosis (nausea, sensitivity to odors);
• heartburn attacks;
• weakened immunity does not protect against viral diseases.

Regular consumption of a fresh carrot drink can be invaluable.

• How does it work:
• cleanses the blood of toxins that provoke toxicosis, so that its symptoms soften or completely disappear;
• improves the functioning of the liver and pancreas, eliminates heartburn, improves appetite;
• strengthens the body's defenses and its resistance to infections.

In the 2nd trimester

Starting from the 4th month to the 6th, external signs of pregnancy appear. At this time, there is an active development of all organs and systems of the fetus. The mother's body intensively supplies him with the right amount of proteins and other nutrients. The load on the mother’s heart and kidneys is growing, as they now work in dual mode. A woman may be disturbed by edema and anemia.

• Fresh carrot is useful for pregnant women in the 2nd trimester, as it:
• replenishes iron deficiency and regulates the level of hemoglobin in the blood, eliminating anemia;
• has a diuretic effect, removing edema;
• strengthens the heart muscle, so it can cope with a double load.

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In late terms

In the 3rd trimester, the abdomen greatly increases in size, stretches the skin and complicates the movement of women. Already a rather large fetus exerts pressure on its internal organs, which causes constipation.

• What is useful carrot fresh:
• it has a mild laxative effect;
• contributes to the completion of the development of the nervous system and cerebral cortex of the child;
• improves the ability of blood to coagulate, preparing the body for childbirth;
• increases the elasticity of the skin, muscle tissue and ligaments, which helps to reduce the risk of tearing during childbirth and to avoid postpartum stretch marks and cellulite.

Drink Rules

Daily use of a carrot drink can make pregnancy easier. And if a woman drinks orange fresh during lactation, this helps to improve the quality and quantity of breast milk. However, to get the maximum benefit, it must be taken correctly.

Important! Before preparing the juice, washed carrots need to be soaked in water for 3–4 hours: during this time, accumulated chemicals will leave the vegetable.

How to drink fresh carrots:

• only a freshly squeezed drink is suitable (not canned or packaged), since carotene quickly loses its properties under the influence of oxygen. Shelf life - 15 minutes;
• You can store a drink prepared for future use only in frozen form;
• drink should be 0.5–1 tbsp. per day - such a serving of juice will saturate the body with a daily norm of vitamin A;
• take half an hour before eating, so that vitamin fresh juice brings maximum benefits;
• beta-carotene becomes vitamin A only under the influence of fats, so it is advised to add 0.5 tsp. cream, sunflower or olive oil;
• fresh carrot is a concentrate, it should be diluted halfway with water or something else;
• Doctors recommend drinking juice through a tube so that acids from carrot concentrate do not damage tooth enamel.

What can carrot juice be combined with?

The greatest benefit comes from carrot fresh in combination with other foods and drinks.

Video: Carrot and apple juice on a juicer

Juice can be diluted:

• fats (sunflower and olive oil, cream, sour cream);
• mineral water and milk drinks (milk, fermented baked milk, yogurt);
• other juices from apples, beets, pumpkins and tomatoes;
• You can add honey and lemon juice for taste.

Important! Juice from carrots is diluted with other drinks (water, milk or juice) in equal proportions. And fatty ingredients should be added a little, for example, sunflower oil — in the amount of 0.5 tsp.

Contraindications and harm

Like any healthy product, fresh from carrots can bring not only benefits, but also harm if taken incorrectly.

Possible harm:

• shop juice contains preservatives, dyes and flavor enhancers - chemicals that are harmful to the health of mother and baby;
• tooth enamel can be damaged if you regularly drink concentrated fresh without a tube;
• an excessive dose of the drink can provoke nausea, diarrhea, headaches, weakness, yellowing of the skin;
• an allergic reaction is possible, therefore, it is recommended to start drinking juice from several sips and increase the dose gradually.

Carrot juice also has contraindications.

• It should not be drunk by those who suffer:
• diseases of the digestive tract - increased acidity, gastritis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer;
• diabetes mellitus due to high sugar content;
• Obesity
• an allergy.

Carrot juice can be called a "vitamin bomb", which is very useful during pregnancy. Taking it correctly, adhering to the described tips, a woman will strengthen her health and ensure the full development of her child.