BETTERLIFE FAMILY HEALTH// TOPIC: THE MEDICAL REASONS OF EATING CABBAGE DURING PREGNANCY
INTRODUCTION
Pregnancy is a blessed period in the life of every woman. It is also the most difficult and delicate moments to any expectant mother. The woman should be very selective in foods, vegetables and fruits. I suggest that she eats cabbage.
BELOW ARE REASONS SHE SHOULD ENGAGE IN CABBAGE:
1. Cabbage helps to control the development of gestational diabetes.
The reason is that cabbage is very rich in fiber and more importantly good for the pregnant woman.
Cabbage, the fiber rich vegetable, helps in the maintenance of blood sugar by reduces the risk of gestational diabetes, which is common to any pregnant women.
2. Cabbage helps to lower the risk of anaemia in pregnancy.
Generally, anaemia occuers when the body is deficient of.iron. An expectant mother can benefit from the iron content of cabbage as to reduce any fear of anaemia.
3. Cabbage takes care of breast engorgement.
Breast engorgement is very common among expectant mothers. Breast engorgement comes with soreness that can be very painful. Cabbage plays a vital role to reduce the pain.
4. Cabbage treats swollen legs in pregnancy.
5. Cabbage helps to betters digestion to pregnant mothers.
6. Cabbage boosts immunity system.
Cabbage is a rich source of antioxidants and vitamin C. So, every pregnant woman needs a healthy immune system therefore, cabbage can help.
7. Cabbage slows weight gain.
Cabbage is low in carbohydrate but rich in various nutrients. So, it plays a vital role in weight maintenance. Therefore, it helps the expectant mother to reduce the urge of consuming calories.
