Why is buckwheat useful during pregnancy and how long can it be eaten

From the very beginning of pregnancy, a woman changes the principles of her nutrition. A special diet is related to the needs of the baby growing in the womb. Many familiar products are excluded from the menu, which creates a risk of deficiency of certain nutrients. Such a simple product as buckwheat during pregnancy will compensate for the lack of minerals and vitamins, saturate the mother's body and support the fetus.

Properties of buckwheat

The benefits of a product are determined by its composition... High content of vitamins and minerals makes cereals indispensable for humans.

Chemical composition

The high nutritional value of buckwheat allows you to add it to your daily diet... The calorie content of 100 g of the product is approximately 310 kcal. For porridge boiled in water, the indicator is lower - 110 kcal.

The nutritional value:

• carbohydrates - 58 g;
• proteins - 12.4 g;
• fats - 3.4 g

Mineral composition per 100 g of raw core:

• boron - 1043% of the daily value;
• vanadium - 425%;
• silicon - 400%;
• manganese - 88%;
• rubidium - 71%;
• copper - 66%;
• magnesium - 61%;
• iron - 55%;
• molybdenum - 55%;
• phosphorus - 44%;
• zinc - 23%;
• selenium - 22%;
• potassium - 16%;
• chrome - 12%.

Vitamin composition:

• E - 32%;
• group B (B1, B2, B5, B6, B9) - up to 25%;
• biotin - 21%;
• PP - 20%;
• choline - 14%;
• K - 9%.

Porridge cooked in milk (with a little sugar) contains approximately 120 kcal.

Nutritional value of milk porridge per 100 g:

• carbohydrates - 22 g;
• proteins - 4.5 g;
• fats - 2.5 g.

Milk complements the composition of buckwheat vitamin B12, calcium and sodium.

Benefits for women

Groats helps to maintain health, maintain youth and beauty, increase immunity.

Interesting!Buckwheat is considered a female product due to its high (150%) content of beta-sitosterol - a phytosterol with antiandrogenic properties. This substance suppresses the activity of male hormones in large quantities.

Is buckwheat useful for pregnant women

Groats saturated with vitamins and minerals are indispensable in the menu of the expectant mother:

• the flavonoid rutin strengthens blood vessels and maintains their elasticity, normalizes blood pressure, which often rises, especially in the early stages;
• lipotropic substances protect the liver, strengthen the cardiovascular system;
• nonessential and essential amino acids support acid-base balance, speed up metabolism;
• dietary fiber normalizes metabolic processes and digestion in women.

Proteins and carbohydrates contribute to the normal formation of new cellular structures, supply the body with energy in a timely manner.

Is it possible to eat buckwheat during pregnancy

Buckwheat for pregnant women is not only useful, but also necessary... However, they first consult with a doctor to rule out the presence of contraindications.

In the early stages

One of the most important elements for a pregnant woman at any time is iron... It maintains the normal level of hemoglobin in the mother, protects the child from hypoxia.

Folic acid helps the fetus develop normally, protects against the development of congenital defects and other pathologies in the body. Groats cleanses the intestines, increases the protective functions of the female body and gives it strength to bear a child.

In the second trimester

This is where flavonoids (quercetin and rutin) become important - natural antioxidants that enhance the effect of vitamin C.The latter strengthens the immune system, protects against frequent colds.

At a later date

It is important to monitor your own weight in the last trimester., since the extra pounds put a significant strain on the organs. A woman has pains in the back and legs, constant swelling, and varicose veins. Buckwheat not only allows you to keep yourself in shape due to its low calorie content and high nutritional value, but also removes excess fluid from the body - the cause of edema.

What is the danger

Buckwheat, if used incorrectly, is fraught with threats for the health of mom and baby.

Important! In the later stages, excess weight is a particular danger. To get rid of it, some young mothers switch to a diet consisting exclusively of buckwheat. Such a diet is harmful to the baby and pregnant woman.

Porridge-based mono-nutrition leads to bad consequences:

1. Due to the deficiency of protein compounds and carbohydrates that come with other food, the body of a pregnant woman is greatly weakened. This causes serious harm to the fetus, increases the risk of developing pathologies in him.
2. If a woman has an individual intolerance to a product or components in its composition, improper assimilation of most of the proteins entering the body and an acute allergy are not excluded.

Contraindications and precautions

With all the versatility of buckwheat in some cases, it is forbidden to add cereals to the diet.

Attention! Too frequent use of cereal dishes can cause allergies in a child.

Buckwheat is dangerous when:

• gastritis;
• stomach ulcer;
• duodenal ulcer;
• kidney failure;
• increased acidity in the stomach.

Recommendations for use

The method of eating cereals depends on its type:

• green buckwheat not processed, eaten raw;
• Smolensk with a small kernel size is obtained by rolling grain, it is used to make tender porridge, filling for baking, and is used for gastric diseases;
• kernel must be steamed, it is best suited for cooking porridge during pregnancy;
• slice, or done, is used for children's cereals, as it steams well.

Groats are combined with fruits, milk or kefir... The latter replenish the daily calcium intake.

Options for the use of cereals for some diseases:

1. With heartburn, from which pregnant women often suffer, 1 tsp, eaten on an empty stomach, helps. raw buckwheat.
2. To unload the intestines use porridge on natural yogurt or kefir: 3 tbsp. l. cereals take 2/3 cup of fermented milk product of 0% fat content. The finished mass is put into the refrigerator overnight, and in the morning it is eaten on an empty stomach.

Buckwheat honey is useful for pregnant women... It contains many vitamins and minerals important for the normal development of the fetus.

Recipes

To diversify the usual porridge, boiled in water or milk, it is mixed with fruits and vegetables.

Milk porridge with fruit

This recipe is suitable for pregnant women who are lactose intolerant.

Ingredients:

• buckwheat - 110 g;
• low-fat milk - 0.5 l;
• ripe strawberries - 110 g;
• banana - 1 pc.;
• kiwi - 1 pc.

Preparation:

1. The groats are washed.
2. Milk is poured into a saucepan, put on medium heat and wait until it boils.
3. Pour cereal into boiling milk, reduce the heat to a minimum and cook the mixture for about 25 minutes.
4. Peel kiwi and banana, wash strawberries under running water, remove tails. Cut everything into cubes or circles.
5. The prepared porridge is removed from the heat and cooled. Spread out on a plate, adding fruit to taste.

No sugar used in recipe... If there is not enough sweetness, add a little natural syrup or buckwheat honey.

Buckwheat with vegetables

For those who are lactose intolerant, a pumpkin porridge recipe is suitable. The vegetable eliminates toxicosis in the early stages, normalizes the nervous system, and improves the quality of sleep. Carrots strengthens vision, cardiovascular system, and prevents the development of anemia.

Will need:

• pumpkin - 210 g;
• buckwheat - 210 g;
• carrots - 1 pc.;
• purified water - 420 ml;
• salt to taste.

How to cook:

1. Peel, rub or cut pumpkin into small cubes.
2. The carrots are peeled and finely rubbed.
3. Buckwheat is poured with water and boiled over medium heat.
4. Pour some water into a frying pan, add pumpkin and carrots. The vegetables are stewed under the lid for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Vegetables are added to the boiled cereal, everything is salted and cooked over low heat for half an hour until fully cooked.

The opinion of obstetricians-gynecologists

Experts note the benefits of buckwheat due to its chemical composition, but they are encouraged to monitor dietary diversity.

Irina, work experience - 10 years: “The first question women ask me when they come to a consultation is: what can I eat? Of course, my answer rarely satisfies them. Among many products, I recommend including buckwheat in the diet (if there are no problems with dairy products, then with milk, kefir or yogurt). Many "turn up their nose" at first, but in the last trimester they thank that they often ate it. This cheap product prevents anemia early and obesity late. ".

Olga, work experience - 12 years: “I recommend buckwheat not only to my patients. This is a hearty cereal, rich in minerals and vitamins, but it is better to treat it without fanaticism. The product will not replace all meals in the diet and will not become a panacea for any health problems ".

Conclusion

Buckwheat is a hearty and healthy product that is important for the diet of any person. Cereal is especially valuable for pregnant women, as it contains many minerals and vitamins that strengthen the health of the mother and the unborn baby.

In case of digestive problems, before eating buckwheat dishes, be sure to consult a doctor. Despite all the benefits, the product is capable of causing allergies and disrupting metabolism.