Coconut Water During Pregnancy

Coconut Water during Pregnancy
Reposted from: http://www.herbal-home-remedies.com/blog/416/coconut-water-during-pregnancy/


Coconuts are used for performing rituals in the Eastern culture and promote peace and prosperity. It also has therapeutic values. Many people during the summer drink coconut water. It contains a lot of electrolytes. It has lot of chloride, magnesium and potassium and has some amount of sodium, protein and sugar. Potassium regulates blood pressure as well as the functioning of the heart. It is also good source of dietary fiber, calcium and manganese, riboflavin as well as Vitamin C.

How does coconut water help during pregnancy?

•It helps clear up constipation during pregnancy.
•It helps in elevating sluggish digestion.
•It relieves one of heartburn.
•Lauric acid which has anti-fungal properties that protects the body against several infections, which of course boosts the immune system.
•Water is essential during pregnancy. It is very vital for the body. It is essential for the body to function properly.
•Water is also essential for breast milk and for proper lactation.
•Dehydration during pregnancy can cause a lot of complications such as headaches, water retention, cramps, nausea, oedema as well as dizziness. This is more essential in the third trimester when dehydration can result in contractions that cause preterm labor.
•Water relieves one of morning sickness, indigestion as well as heartburn.
•It keeps the body cool and helps in maintaining temperature during hot as well as humid months.
•It helps in preventing urinary infections, which are quite common during pregnancy.
•In case one drinks sufficient water then one’s urine will stay diluted, thus reducing the risk of infection.
•Water also eases constipation, oedema, haemorrhoids and constipation.
•The more water one drinks during pregnancy the less water your body will retain.
•It relieves one of exhaustion.
•One can lead a healthy life by drinking coconut water.
How much water one must drink during pregnancy?

•One must drink about 3 litres that is about 10 to 12 glasses.
•Add an extra glass of water for an hour of exercises.
•Increase about a glass or two during the summer months to compensate for the loss of fluids during the summer.
•Doctors feel that pregnant women must drink one coconut at least everyday.
Coconut water is good for pregnant women. It revitalizes the body and prevents dehydration.

One Natural Experience Coconut Water + Pregnancy

This seems to be quite a timely topic.
My good friend is having her baby today, and I just learned of 2 other friends that have just learned they are pregnant.

Here is some information (reposted) about the benefits of drinking O.N.E. Coconut Water while pregnant.

My doctor has advised me to drink coconut water during my pregnancy. How will it help?
Written for BabyCenter India

BabyCenter India Editorial team answers:

In our country, coconuts have always been associated with health and prosperity and are present in some form or the other on many auspicious occasions. Young coconuts which have green shells (as opposed to the brown mature coconuts) are the ones with the most water content; this water is called coconut water or coconut juice.

Tender coconut water (elaneer / nariyal pani) is one of the richest sources of electrolytes. It is high in chlorides, potassium, and magnesium and has a moderate amount of sugar, sodium and protein. Potassium helps regulate blood pressure and heart function. Coconut water is also a good source of dietary fibre, manganese, calcium, riboflavin and Vitamin C.

A natural isotonic beverage with similar levels of electrolytes as the human body, coconut water helps prevent dehydration and relieves exhaustion by replenishing the natural salts lost by the body; it is widely used in tropical countries as a means for oral rehydration needed during diarrhoeal attacks.

It is essentially fat free and has zero cholesterol and some studies have reported that it can have some effect on improving "good" cholesterol levels (HDL) in the body. In the heat of summer when you are looking for something other than water to quench your thirst, you can have this nutritious and refreshing beverage instead of sugar and calorie laden aerated drinks and fruit juices. It is naturally sterile and so perfect for drinking while travelling without the fear of contamination.

Coconut water is a natural diuretic and so increases the flow of urine; this helps prevent urinary tract infections (UTI) as well as reduces the incidence of kidney stones. Coconut water also helps relieve constipation, improves intestinal function and promotes digestive health -– it is often recommended to people suffering from acidity and ulcers.

Constipation, sluggish digestion and heartburn are common problems during pregnancy and can be helped to some extent by drinking coconut water.

Coconut water contains high levels of lauric acid which is what is used by the body to make monolaurin -– a disease fighting fatty acid derivative. Lauric acid has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties which protect the body against various infections and boosts the immune system.

With such wide ranging nutritional benefits it is no wonder that coconut water is recommended for pregnant women.

Source: http://www.babycenter.in/pregnancy/nutrition/coconutwater_expert/

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