Sapota During Pregnancy: Benefit & Risk

During pregnancy, you pay much attention to what you eat, which gradually becomes a significant part of your life. During this period, the doctor suggests foods you should add to your diet and exclude from your diet.

There are some fruits you must strictly not eat though some of the fruits, like grapes during pregnancy are very good for your health should eat so let's look at whether eating sapota during pregnancy is good for you or not during pregnancy.

Is Eating sapota during pregnancy safe? 

To read the answer to your query about whether sapota during pregnancy is safe or not, read this SuperBottoms article thoroughly. Sapota (chikoo) is one of the fruits doctors recommend during pregnancy because of the nutrition contained in it as it is rich in various nutrients, which makes it a highly recommended fruit by doctors for pregnant women. Chikoo contains minerals, vitamins and healthy calories and is also rich in antioxidants.

How many sapotas can a pregnant woman eat during pregnancy? 

The key to good health is eating anything in adequate quantity not only during pregnancy but in daily life as well. The amount of fruit depends on your health factors like age and weight. But it would be best to ask the doctor about your diet when you are pregnant. For the benefits of sapota to be felt, you should come to the amount of 100-200 grams.

Health Benefits of Eating Sapota during Pregnancy 

Till now, you have got to know about the quantity of sapota during pregnancy and the safety of eating chikoo in pregnancy. We will discuss its benefits (1).

       ▪ Powerhouse of energy

Chikoo is riched in sucrose and fructose, which gives an instant energy boost. Due to this reason, it is good to have chikoo between meals. 

       ▪ Improves Digestive Health

During pregnancy, you notice several changes in your body. A simple way to keep your body healthy is to eat sapota during pregnancy on a daily basis as it fights against the inflammation in your body.

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        ▪ Strengthens the Bones

 Chikoo is a rich source of calcium, iron and phosphorus, and these nutrients are suitable for your bone health.

        ▪ Prevents bacterial infection.

During pregnancy, a woman's body can get attracted to various infections, and the best way to keep your body away from any infection is to eat sapota as it is a good inhibitor of bacterial infection because of the presence of polyphenolic antioxidants.

        ▪ Lowers stress

During pregnancy, most women bear a lot of stress. One of the best facts about chikoo is that it is a natural sedative that calms the nerves and gives relief from stress. And this is one of the most important factors in eating sapota during pregnancy.

        ▪ Removes Toxins

Chikoo is a good and natural diuretic and detoxifying agent. It maintains a good and healthy rate of urination by which most of the unhealthy toxins get flushed away from the body.

        ▪ Reduces Nausea

If you face any morning sickness, then eating sapota might be the right fix for it, as it gives the required energy from the body to stave off nausea and dizziness

        ▪ Fights Weakness

Even consuming the juice of sapota during pregnancy has lots of good benefits. It helps the body overcome fatigue and weakness because of its energy-giving nutrients.

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How do Select and Store sapota during pregnancy? 

If you want to extract the best nutrients from the fruits, then eat them when they are fresh. It would help if you stored chikoo for a maximum of only three to four days. If you cannot do this, you can purchase unripe sapota fruits and eat them when they are ripened. But first, check that the fruits are slightly soft when pressed gently and have a smooth surface. Do not buy fruit which has broken skin or wrinkled. If it is softer, then it is good to eat.

Side Effects of Consuming Chikoo in Pregnancy 

When sapota is taken in, then it can show some side effects to the pregnant woman as chikoo is rich in calories, and due to this, it can cause you to put on unnecessary weight.

Healthy Chikoo Milkshake Recipe 

This milkshake is an excellent form for taking the daily amounts of nutrients, and it is healthy, and tasty. It is best to consume it when made fresh though you can keep it and store it in the fridge for a maximum of 24 hours if required.

Ingredients:

• ▪ Chikoo (ripe)- 2
• ▪ Milk- 1/2 cup
• ▪ Ice- 3/4 cubes
• ▪ Honey/ maple syrup- as required

Instructions

1. Wash the chikoo and remove its skin.

2. Cut the sapota into small pieces and remove all the seeds from it.

3. Put the cubes of chikoo in a blender and mix it with half a quantity of milk.

4. Blend the mixture for 1-2 minutes.

5, Now add the remaining milk and blend the mixture again.

6. Taste the mixture to check the sweetness; if it is not sweet enough, you may add honey as per your requirement.

7. Add the chikoo cubes.

8. Blend the mixture properly until it becomes a smooth milkshake.

9. Now pour the shake into the glass and enjoy it.

Key Takeaways  

Now before deciding on the fruit sapota during pregnancy, you must first consult with your doctor. According to your health, weight and age, your doctor might suggest you eat it in moderate quantity or altogether avoid it.