Is rice useful for pregnant women?
Children are one of the blessings of Allah, which is why the desire for children can be seen equally for both the rich and the poor. Certainly, when a woman is pregnant, she faces many restrictions in her difficulties. Restrictions are seen in walking, standing up, coming and going, and most of all eating and drinking only after enduring these difficulties and restrictions does she attain the position of a mother.
A pregnant woman should be more careful in whatever she does during pregnancy. Every action directly or indirectly affects its child. Several foods are believed to harm the unborn child and the expectant mother. Rice is included in our routine food, but how will it be for pregnant women to include rice in their diet, let's try to know in this article that rice is useful for pregnant women.
Benefits of eating rice in pregnant women.
Rice, is one of the foods that is eaten with great enthusiasm and in a very unique way all over the world, the people of Karachi in Pakistan ensure rice in their daily diet. Indeed, people are very serious about rice, and that's why the people of Karachi turn to Saleh Muhammad (Kharadar Wale) for the purchase of rice, who has been providing his services for 74 years for various types of rice. Rice is an important food as it contains essential vitamins and nutrients.
Here benefits of eating rice during pregnancy are:
Source of energy.
Consuming rice during pregnancy will give you strength and energy. Because the high amount of carbohydrates in rice is a good source of energy for the body.
Does not cause constipation.
Rice helps in better digestion of food, and helps in regular and smooth bowel movements during pregnancy. Because the presence of resistant starch in rice facilitates the growth of beneficial bacteria in the stomach.
Bone strength.
Essential nutrients like vitamin D, thiamine, and riboflavin and minerals like calcium, fiber, and iron in rice make rice a nutritious food, which helps in strengthening bones and teeth.
Control blood pressure.
Rice helps control blood pressure in pregnant women. Its low sodium content balances and reduces sodium intake from other foods.
Urogenital infections.
Rice is a natural diuretic, which means it increases the frequency of urination. It helps prevent urogenital infections during pregnancy which can otherwise harm you and your baby.
Boost Immunity.
Rich in antioxidants, rice boosts your immunity, and helps the body fight infections and diseases. That is why eating rice is very important during pregnancy.
Control blood sugar levels.
There are advantages to eating brown rice when pregnant as well. Since "the nutrients found in brown rice include healthy carbohydrates, protein, fiber, B vitamins, manganese, selenium, magnesium, as well as antioxidants." Brown rice is a great food to control blood sugar levels. Particularly beneficial for reducing gestational diabetes is brown rice.
Cholesterol problems.
Eating rice will balance cholesterol with other foods as rice is a cholesterol-free food, and will keep the mother away from cholesterol-related problems.
Eating rice can pose risks to pregnant women.
• Excess of any food is not good and we are talking about pregnant women here, rice should be consumed in limited quantities after being properly cooked. Eating too much raw rice during pregnancy can cause problems. Which can harm the mother and her child.
• Some people have a habit of eating raw rice (i.e. uncooked rice), the side effects of eating uncooked rice during pregnancy include severe abdominal pain and irreparable harm to the baby. Insecticides in uncooked rice. There may be an overdose of drugs and chemicals that are not good for the health of the mother or the baby.
• It becomes very important for pregnant women to limit the consumption of rice, as excess consumption of rice can lead to weight gain and obesity for the mother.
• Avoid eating too much rice. Arsenic is found in large quantities in rice. Arsenic can increase the chance of stillbirth or result in premature fetal death.
• White rice, due to its high glycemic content, can raise blood sugar levels and increase the chances of gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Although brown rice is good for controlling blood sugar.
Finally, Brown rice is considered better than white rice for both mother and baby. Indeed, white rice also acts as a superfood when consumed in moderation. Ask your ophthalmologist or dietitian how much rice you can eat in a day. Also, an important tip is to buy rice that is free from chemicals and pesticides.