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Refreshing with Fruit While Expecting
Fight Summer's Heat and Do Your Pregnant Body Good
By Donna Smith
The summer heat is on, and women who are expecting are always looking for ways to combat the sun's rays. Wouldn't it be nice if you could cool down and provide your body with much-needed vitamins and minerals? A piece of fruit just may be the answer.
Fruits – and vegetables – are the foundation of a good diet in general, and certainly while you are pregnant. "Fresh fruits contain plenty of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients," says Peggy O'Shea, a Boston-based nutritionist and president of the Massachusetts Dietetic Association. "In addition, many fruits are high in fiber, which can help with constipation, a common problem for many women during pregnancy. Fruit can also be a healthier way to satisfy those cravings for sweet foods!"
O'Shea says it's important to eat a variety of fruits because each contains a unique profile of nutrients. "Therefore, eating different types of fruit will help to ensure that you are getting a good variety of nutrients," she says.
"Overall, it is usually best to eat whole, fresh fruits, but frozen options are very convenient and can be nearly, if not just as, healthy as fresh fruits," O'Shea says. "Some canned fruits are also a convenient choice; just make sure to stay away from canned varieties in syrup, which have a lot of unnecessary sugar." She adds that juices are quite high in sugar and calories, so limit how much juice you drink versus eating the actual fruits themselves.
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