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Custard Apple during Pregnancy !   சீத்தாப்பழம்

Custard apple is rich in copper which helps to form hemoglobin in the body. This is useful for pregnant women since they need about 1000 micrograms of copper every day. Hence eating custard apples during pregnancy is beneficial for both mother and child. Infusion of custard apple leaves is used to alleviate pain during pregnancy. But it should be consumed in moderate amount since the root and seeds have slight abortifacient properties.

Popularly known as seethaphal in India, custard apples mainly belong to the sub-tropical Annonaceae group of trees. A fruit with high nutritional benefits, custard apple is considered highly beneficial for an expecting woman. This soft and fresh fruit contains a sweet flavor and measures around 8 to 16 cm in dimension. Available in more than one color, the shape of the fruit is heart-shaped, spherical or even unusual at times. The thicker creamy flesh of the fruit has been held high since ages for the pregnant women. An expecting mother is often prescribed to have this fruit on a regular course as it is a very rich source of all kinds of nutrients.
The health benefits of custard apple in baby food include supply of minerals such as calcium for bone health, phosphorous for digestion, magnesium for energy production in the body, DNA and RNA synthesis, supply of vitamin C for strengthening the immune system and presence of antioxidants which neutralize free radicals.

Custard apple is one of the sweetest fruits that you can find and hence another name for custard apple is sugar apples. The fruit is native to the tropical American countries. But the exact point of origin is unknown.  Today, you can find custard apples in most of the tropical countries of the world including tropical American countries such as Bahamas, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, etc and tropical and subtropical Asian countries such as India, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam.

We all know that would-be mothers are prescribed diets that are healthy, hygienic and safe at large. They can hardly grab a bite on much mouth-watering stuff that could be harmful for the baby inside. Seethaphal or custard apple is an ideal fruit for them for its enriched taste and nutritional value. The fruit is often recommended as part of a balanced diet for everyone. So far, as nutritious foods are better for all of us, we can eat this fresh creamy fruit for its overall benefits.

Custard apple is stuffed with all required nutrients like vitamins, minerals, protein, carbs, fiber and essential fats. This is a single source of so many nutrients altogether which is why it is mainly recommended for an expecting woman. Seethaphal is available easily all around, and is inexpensive when compared to others.

Vitamin A and C in custard apple is brilliant for the skin, eyes, hair and body tissues of the fetus inside the womb. It has been found that eating custard apple helps to build the brain nerves of the fetus. Regular consumption of this sub-tropical fruit is good for the growth of the baby. In addition to this, the fruit is equally beneficial for the mother as it is for the child.

Custard apple is higher in calories, when compared to other fruits. However, they certainly make an ideal choice for the expecting mothers who require those extra calories for their existing physical condition. The high fiber amount of custard apple helps them in fighting with constipation, which is a common condition for many pregnant women. The fruit is also an excellent source of antioxidants. Therefore, it helps to remove the toxins from the body successfully.

How is eating custard apple during pregnancy beneficial?

Custard apple is a miracle fruit during pregnancy. It is stuffed with plenty of nutritional benefits that come to help collectively. For its manifold nutritional attributes, the fruit is considered best for the pregnant woman. Eating a custard apple daily along with other food stuffs will surely help a would-be mother in giving birth to a healthy child.                                                                                                                   (91)

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