10 Benefits Of Eating Ginger During Pregnancy
Faith Anekwe –
Ginger is used in every household in India and some household in Nigeria in variety of foods. While the medicinal properties of ginger are known to all, pregnant women are sometimes worried if they should have ginger during pregnancy.
Ginger has been used as a therapeutic agent to cure illness, control pregnancy symptoms such as nausea or morning sickness. But is it safe to include this medicinal plant in the pregnancy diet, and how much of it can be consumed?
Ginger is considered to be one of healthiest foods for pregnant women. It helps manage vomiting, cramps, back pain e.t.c. Studies have suggested that consuming about one gram of fresh ginger per day can aid in fetal development. You may be sipping a hot cup of ginger tea or adding ginger in your food for its flavor. Here are some of the benefits that ginger will give you.
(1) Blood Circulation:
Ginger boosts blood circulation in your body and therefore promotes adequate blood supply for your unborn baby.
(2) Cholesterol Levels:
Ginger helps control cholesterol levels, thus could help reduce the risk of high cholesterol levels during pregnancy.
(3) Morning Sickness:
If you are suffering from morning sickness and nausea, you can expect relief by taking ginger as it is a soothing agent. Have a homemade ginger tea to calm down those tummy issues.
(4) Cold and Cough:
Ginger is effective in treating a common cold, minor ailments and persistent cough. Your immune system gets sluggish when you are pregnant, making you vulnerable to these minor ailments. Ginger can boost immunity and help you recover.
(5) Blood Sugar levels:
Research studies state that ginger might help keep the blood glucose levels in check. It also aids at maintaining your energy levels high and controlling exhaustion and fatigue.
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(6) Heartburn:
Ginger helps deal with heartburn. You can consume ginger tea made with a fresh slice of ginger and sugar or honey to sip in between your meals.
(7) Bloating:
During Pregnancy, the digestive system slows it’s processes to allow the baby to absorb nutrients, this might make you feel heavy, leading to bloating and gas, take ginger before bedtime to avoid any digestive issues. You can also take one teaspoon of fresh ginger juice and honey.
(8) Inflammation:
Ginger is anti – inflammatory in nature and thereby reduces inflammation and swelling during pregnancy. Dip a slice of ginger in honey and eat it for relief.
(9) Tired Muscles:
A cup of ginger tea a day might relieve you from achy bones and muscles which usually result from back pain or sore feet.
(10) Libido:
Ginger improves your libido. It warms up the body and improves the functioning of the circulatory System, particularly towards the genitals.