A lot of rumours fly around about pineapple, here we put them to bed 🍍
Pineapple's low in calories, but high in minerals and vitamins. It’s particularly high in vitamin C, which supports your immune system to keep you healthy, as well as antioxidants, which can reduce inflammation during pregnancy.
Here we take a look at what the experts say about eating pineapple while pregnant, including whether it’s safe and how much of it you’re actually allowed.Yes, pineapple is perfectly safe and healthy to eat in pregnancy. You may have heard rumors that eating pineapple can cause a miscarriage or bring on, however, these stories are anecdotal as there is no scientific evidence to support this.
Pineapple does however contain bromelain — an enzyme found in pineapple juice, which can break down proteins in the body. Pregnant women aren’t recommended to take bromelain tablets, as they can be dangerous and lead to abnormal bleeding. There’s only a very small amount of bromelain in the flesh of the pineapple, as it’s found in the core. Whereas the bromeliad tablets are a lot stronger. The amount of bromelain found in a serving of pineapple isn’t likely to affect your pregnancy.As well as being a good source of vitamin C, pineapple also contains folate, iron, magnesium, copper and vitamin B-6 — all of which are important for your overall health and supporting your baby’s development.
If you’re keen to include more pineapple into your diet during pregnancy here’s some easy ways which you can do it:
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