Health benefits of eating brown rice during pregnancy
Brown rice is a whole grain that can improve and boost immune system, reduce asthma and lower the risk of cholesterol, heart diseases, diabetes and many other diseases with the help of vitamins and minerals that are present in it.
Health benefits of brown rice for pregnant women
Cholesterol and cardiovascular health
The fatty acids that are present in brown rice is good to lower the bad cholesterol LDL and helps in increasing the level of good cholesterol called as HDL. This can help to prevent high blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to many pregnancy complications.
Psychosomatic health
Brown rice is beneficial for the mental health. Some studies have shown that brown rice can aid in reduction in mood disturbances, stages of depression and fatigue.
Due to hormonal change and anxiety about parenthood, it is very easy for pregnant women to feel stressed or emotionally depressed. Brown rice can help to prevent sudden change in mode and stress.
Good for digestive health
Brown rice is also a high source of fiber. Fiber present in brown rice helps regulate the bowel movement and keeps a fuller feeling. Study has shown that brown rice prevents the absorption of acid and humidity resulting in better texture retention. This therefore helps pregnant women in fighting against constipation.
Constipation is a common complaint during pregnancy due to hormonal change in the body of pregnant women that slows down intestine movement.
Beneficial to the brain and nervous system
Brown rice is beneficial for the brain and nervous system. Brown rice is rich in vitamin B. This vitamin accelerates the metabolism in the brain.
Brown rice is also very rich in magnesium. 150 grams of brown rice contains 73.5 milligrams of magnesium. Magnesium helps in the regulation of nerves and muscle tone. It prevents the sudden surge of calcium into the nerve cells and activation of nerve. This aids in keeping the nerves and muscles relaxed.
Body weight control
Brown rice can help in shedding off unwanted fats and in losing weight. Too much weight gain is usually not desirable as it will make it difficult for pregnant women to undergo natural birth delivery and may cause other pregnancy complications.
Rich in nutrients
Brown rice is rich in minerals and nutrients like magnesium, niacin, manganese, phosphorus, selenium and zinc, which all help in energy production and to control fatigue and many other health problems.
Prevent insomnia
Brown rice is helpful in the treatment of insomnia. Brown rice contains a sleep hormone called melatonin. It enhances the quality of sleep by relaxing the nerves and increasing the sleep cycle.
Strong immune system
Brown rice is loaded with significant quantities of antioxidants like zinc, selenium which help boost the immune system of the body. They nourish the body, accelerate healing and enhance its ability to fight infections such as cold and flu.
In conclusion, brown rice is a super whole grain which is packed with high degree of healthy components. It is healthy and safe for expecting mothers to eat brown rice during pregnancy.
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