Chicory in Pregnancy
Chicory is an unpretentious herbaceous plant. Its most nutritious part is the root. It contains ascorbic acid, iron, B vitamins and inulin, a natural sugar substitute.
Chicory during pregnancy is a good alternative to morning coffee. Photo: GettyThe body of pregnant chicory has the following effects:
- Calms the nervous system, helps to fall asleep;
- Normalizes blood sugar, which is important for women who are expecting a child, as sometimes there is gestational diabetes - that is, arose during pregnancy;
- Increases hemoglobin, this reduces the likelihood of oxygen starvation in the fetus;
- Normalizes the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, fights with constipation;
- Improves blood circulation.
The drink has a rich taste, which makes itsimilar to coffee. But it does not excite the nervous system and does not affect the level of arterial pressure. Chicory can be consumed at any time of pregnancy, both in early and late. You can buy in the pharmacy the root of chicory and cook a decoction, or buy a crushed root - it is brewed the same way as coffee. Drink can be sweetened to taste, add milk or cream. In itself, the drink does not lead to weight gain, but it has the property to stimulate the appetite. This should be remembered for women with excessive body weight. For them, it is especially important to watch for weight gain during pregnancy. Zikoria and pregnancy are perfectly compatible, but it also has contraindications. First of all it is an allergy and an individual intolerance to chicory. In such a case, even tea from herbs with its addition can be harmful. Also, it is better not to consume chicory in the presence of such diseases as:
- Phlebeurysm;
- Hemorrhoids;
- Gastritis;
- Gastric or duodenal ulcer;
- Bronchial asthma.
If a woman is allergic to foods withhigh content of vitamin C, then with chicory, you need to be more careful. Pregnancy is not a reason to refuse to eat delicious food or enjoy a delicious drink. But you need to carefully treat your health and the health of the future baby and choose only useful and natural foods and drinks.
