BENEFITS OF EATING DATES DURING PREGNANCY

Dates are sad to be a powerhouse of nutrition. Eating a date per day can benefit a human being. But do they benefit during pregnancy also? People say eating dates during the ninth month of pregnancy can ease labour. Let’s find out how true is this. Before going ahead to know the benefits of eating dates during pregnancy, let’s find what benefits the dates have for a normal human. 

Benefits of eating dates: 

Do you know these tiny dates are hiding so many benefits? For example, dates have an excellent nutrition profile. After drying up them, their calorie content is higher than most fresh fruits. 

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Dates are high in carbs so, they provide calories in good amounts. Not only calories, dates also contain some important vitamins and minerals and protein and a significant amount of fibred. 

Here is a table that shows the nutrient that a 100-gram serving of dates can provide: 

Energy             227 Kcal

Fibre                6.7 g

Proteins           1.8 g

Iron                  0.9 mg

Folate              15 mcg

Fat                   0.2 g

Vitamin K         2.7 mcg

Potassium       696 mg

Magnesium     54 mg

 Also Read: FOOD TO EAT AND AVOID DURING THE FIRST TRIMESTER OF YOUR PREGNANCY BY STAR OF BABY 

Pregnancy and Dates (Khajoor): Should you eat dates during pregnancy? 

As many old women suggest eating dates during the ninth month of pregnancy to ease the Laboure, many pregnant women follow them but we know that Dates (Khajoor) are considered hot food and consuming hot food in excess amounts can lead to many problems such as nose bleeding it also can upset your stomach. So, are they really good and safe for you during pregnancy? Let’s find out!! 

There is no doubt, Dates are safe and beneficial for both the mother and  the baby. Dates consist of fructose that breaks down quickly and provides instant energy without increasing one’s blood sugar levels. Eating dates during pregnancy is good because they contain laxatives that aid in uterus contractions and shorten them which eases labour. 

Research has said that the consumption of dates during late pregnancy can affect delivery positively and shorten labour. 

Dates (Khajoor) can reduce the risk of anaemia in pregnant women so, they are highly recommended during pregnancy. 

Consuming dates can also help cope with morning sickness, regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels, get rid of toxins, boost immunity, and maintain calcium content in the body. 

Also Read: Foods that you should avoid during pregnancy by Star of Baby 

Now we can say that dates are good and safe to consume during pregnancy as dates are filled with multiple nutrients which can help a pregnant woman tremendously. 

What are the benefits of eating dates during pregnancy? 

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Here are some of the benefits of eating dates during pregnancy: 

1. Dates contain proteins which help build amino acids that are required for bodily growth.

2. Research has proved that more than 83% of women have their membranes intact when they were admitted to the hospital, ate dates and less than 28% of these women were needed to give synthetic oxytocin or prostin gel during labour. Besides 60% of women who didn’t eat dates had their membranes intact, while about 43% of them needed prostin gel.

3. Consumption of dates during pregnancy can help boost the oxytocin effect, the contraction of the womb which enhances uterus sensitivity.

4. Dates are rich in calcium, serotonin, and tannin that help pregnant women in the proper contraction of the uterine muscles.

5. Dates have both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids that supply energy.

6.  Dates also help in producing prostaglandins.

7. Dates provide laxatives that ease and shorten labour as they aid contractions

 Also Read: PROTEIN REQUIREMENTS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY BY STAR OF BABY

What are the different ways to consume dates during pregnancy:

There are many ways that a woman can try to consume dates during pregnancy. Eating them raw is normal of course. Let’s check out the other ways to eat dates:

Also Read: 5 HEALTHY AND REFRESHING JUICES DURING PREGNANCY BY STAR OF BABY 

• Mix dates with a cup of yoghurt and blend them and make smoothie.

• You can also make date syrup at home by blending them with milk. Pour and enjoy the mixture over ice cream, toast, waffles or oatmeal and enjoy.

• You can add dates while making pudding.

• Grind dates and nuts in the grinder to make a smooth puree. Mix that puree in the pie dough. Enjoy your healthy and tasty date pie.

• Replacing sugar with dates is another best way to enjoy your drinks.

• After removing the seeds, cut them into small pieces, and add them to your cookie or muffin batter to enhance the taste.

• You can also add dates to your chicken and tuna wraps for a better and sweet taste.

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