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Consuming Yoghurt During Pregnancy- Is It Safe?
Yoghurt is a healthy snack to eat during pregnancy. It is packed with vital nutrients such as calcium and protein, which is great, as protein requirement is very high during pregnancy. Yoghurt is considered healthy, as long as it is made out of pasteurised milk and consumed within the expiry dates. Read further to learn more about the benefits of yoghurt during pregnancy.
Nutritional Value of Yoghurt
Since yoghurt is made out of milk, it has the same nutritional value of milk. Given below is the nutrition from a serving of yoghurt. The percentage values indicate how much of the recommended dietary intake a serving has. Nutritional information per 100gms of yoghurt.
Nutrient
Amount
%
Nutrient
Amount
%
Total Fat
0.4g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Sugars
4g
16%
Trans Fat
0g
0%
Protein
15g
30%
Cholesterol
5mg
1%
Vitamin A
0g
0%
Potassium
210mg
6%
Vitamin C
0g
0%
Sodium
55mg
2%
Calcium
300mg
15%
Total Carbs
6g
2%
Iron
0g
0%
Calories
80kcal
4%
Calories from Fat
0
0
Is Yoghurt Safe for Pregnant Women?
Yoghurt can be made with both pasteurised and raw milk. Women often wonder if yoghurt is good for pregnancy. The answer is ‘yes’, as long as it is made out of pasteurised milk.
Benefits of Eating Yoghurt During Pregnancy
Here are nine benefits of eating yoghurt during pregnancy:
1. Improves Digestion
Yoghurt is full of useful bacteria that are needed by the body to maintain the health of the intestines. It also improves the overall digestion of food and the absorption of nutrition by the digestive tract. It contains probiotic bacteria that help in good digestion.
2. Cools the Body
Anytime you eat something spicy, add a little yoghurt along with your food. It reduces the effects of spicy foods and avoids acidity and heartburn. It’s common to have a craving for spicy foods during pregnancy, so it is always a good idea to have yoghurt on the side.
3. Rich in Calcium
Yoghurt is full of calcium and three servings a day is enough to meet half the daily recommended dietary intake. Calcium is important in the formation of bones and teeth of the foetus, and it plays an important role in a range of other bodily functions. Calcium is important for Vitamin D absorption in the body as well.
4. Improves Immunity
It fights stomach upsets and infections due to the presence of good bacteria. Yoghurt increases the population of probiotics that restore the intestine’s bacteria flora and ease any diseases while improving digestion.
5. Help Prevent High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a common risk during pregnancy, which can have negative effects on both the mother and the baby. Yoghurt intake is known to calm down the body and lower blood pressure. It also decreases cholesterol levels and is good for the heart.
6. Eases Stress and Anxiety
Anxiety is common during pregnancy, and there are many pregnant females who have stress. Yoghurt is a calming food that is healthy and a great substitute for other comfort desserts such as ice creams and cake.
7. Fights Dry Skin and Pigmentation
Hormonal changes and imbalances during pregnancy can lead to uneven skin tone and dry spots for many women. Yoghurt, which is rich in Vitamin E, can keep the skin healthy and prevent pigmentation.
8. Maintains Body Weight
Although weight gain is seen as a healthy sign of pregnancy, excessive weight can pose a problem. Yoghurt prevents the increase of the stress hormone, cortisol, in the body, which can cause weight gain in both the mother and the baby in the long-term.
9. Good for Muscles
Yoghurt is rich in protein, which is important for muscle development. Calcium is also needed for proper contraction of muscle fibres, and hence, yoghurt is great for maintaining muscle health.
Probiotic Yoghurt in Pregnancy
Our intestines contain hundreds of different types of probiotic bacteria that are critical to maintaining the proper functioning of our digestive system. During pregnancy, the ability to digest drops, which increases the risk of constipation. Since yoghurt is rich in probiotics, it is highly useful for the health of the digestive tract.
What Types of Yoghurt Are Good to Consume?
Any yoghurt that is made out of pasteurised milk is good and safe to consume. Many of the commercially available ones use all-natural ingredients and are made out of pasteurised low-fat milk. Those types are ideal.
How Much Yoghurt Should Pregnant Women Eat in a Day?
To get all the necessary nutrients from yoghurt, it’s good enough to eat about 600 grams of yoghurt a day. Divided into three servings of 200 grams each.
Types of Yoghurt to Be Avoided in Pregnancy
There are two types of yoghurt that are to be avoided during pregnancy. The first being yoghurt made out of raw, unpasteurised milk. Since it carries the risk of disease such as listeria, it should be avoided. The second to avoid is full-fat yoghurt, as it can lead to unhealthy weight gain.
Is Flavoured Yoghurt Safe to Eat?
There is no harm in eating flavoured yoghurt in general. If it is low-sugar, low-fat and contains natural ingredients, there is no reason to not eat flavoured yoghurt. But if you are concerned about weight gain or added chemicals, you can get creative and add your own flavours to yoghurt. Adding berries, fresh fruit, honey, or a natural sweetener to your own home-made yoghurt is ideal.
Things to Remember
Yoghurt made out of pasteurised milk is a beneficial addition to your diet, as it can supply plenty of vital nutrients.
Low-fat yoghurt is better and to cut down on unnecessary weight gain, it is best to avoid yoghurt that has too much sugar.
If you want to avoid flavoured yoghurt, make your own using fruits and natural sweeteners.
Healthy and Tasty Smoothie Recipe Using Yoghurt
Smoothies are a delicious way to get your fill of nutrients per day. The best part is, you can add whatever ingredients you prefer, ranging from different nuts, dry fruits, fruits, and even leafy vegetables, to suit your tastes and nutritional requirements. Here is an easy, yet tasty smoothie recipe to get you started.
Ingredients:
½ cup yoghurt
1 cup strawberries
½ banana
4-5 almonds
2 tsp flax seeds
2 tsp pumpkin seeds
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pasteurised milk (if required)
How to Make:
Put the flax seeds and pumpkin seeds in a blender and blend until you get a fine powder.
Add the yoghurt, vanilla extract, and almonds, and blend until smooth
Add the bananas and strawberries and further blend until you get a smoothie consistency. Add milk if required.
Serve with a few slices of strawberry on top.
Yoghurt can be a highly nutritional and safe addition to a pregnant woman's diet. So, eat it plain or whip up some delicious yoghurt concoctions, and enjoy!
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Does Vitamin B12 Affect Fertility?
Fertility problems are common in both men and women. Majority of couples find it increasingly difficult to conceive. One of the major causes of fertility problems or being unable to conceive is lack of Vitamin B12 in the body. Researchers suggest that low levels of B12 in the body can affect fertility in both men and women. If you have been trying to get pregnant for a long time now with no success, then one of the reasons could be lack of vitamin B12 in your body. Find out how Vitamin B12 affects your fertility and what you can do to get pregnant soon.
What is Vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that helps in the proper functioning of the brain and nervous system. It’s the largest vitamin B and is vital for metabolizing the body cells. Besides, it plays a major role in producing the genetic components DNA and RNA of the egg as well as the sperm.
Can Vitamin B12 Deficiency Cause Infertility?
Deficiency of Vitamin B12 can affect the fertility of both men and women. When your body lacks B12, it can result in serious consequences, such as weakness, memory loss, infertility, anaemia, neurological or psychiatric problems. Here is how Vitamin B12 deficiency affects both men and women.
1. In Men
Vitamin B12 plays a significant role in generation and maturation of the sperms. Men suffering from fertility issues should consider consuming foods rich in Vitamin B12 to meet their body's requirement of Vitamin B12. A deficiency of this vitamin may negatively affect the sperm count or lead to following issues:
Low sperm count
DNA damage in sperm cells
Low motility of sperm
Loss of libido
Premature ejaculation
2. In Women
For a woman with a deficiency in Vitamin B12 trying to conceive is difficult. Even if a woman with Vitamin B12 gets pregnant, the chances of foetal loss are higher. The lack of B12 possibly interferes with the reproduction and contributes to below problems:
Abnormal ovulation
Disruption in normal cell division
Impaired development of the egg
Difficulty implanting the fertilized ovum in the uttering lining
Now you know what are the problems you may face in case of Vitamin B12 deficiency, which is why you should take necessary supplements of this vitamin. Supplementing your body with vitamin b12 fertility dosage of about 2.4 micrograms a day can help in the healthy functioning of your body.
How to Include Vitamin B12 in Your Diet to Get Pregnant?
There is no need to panic if your body lacks Vitamin B12. You can always consult your doctor and make efforts to fuel your body with B12 rich foods in your diet or take few supplements.
1. Vitamin B12 Rich Foods
Vitamin B12 can be found in animal-based foods. Vitamin B-12 can be found in abundance in following.
Salmon
Beef Liver
Sirloin Beef
Molluscs (clams, oysters, mussels)
Yoghurt
Milk
Eggs
Chicken
Fortified breakfast cereals
Haddock
Tuna
2. Vitamin B12 Supplements
The two forms of Vitamin B12 which exist in an active state in the body are methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin. Cyanocobalamin, which is commonly found in the Centrum vitamins, needs to be converted to either of the 2 active forms in the body. The safest and recommended form of Vitamin B12 is the methylcobalamin as it needs no further conversion to be absorbed in the body.
It is easily available at pharmacy and food stores and can be obtained in forms of pills, sublingual tablet, nasal spray, liquid, and transdermal patch. The standard Vitamin B12 fertility dosage for enriching your body is 1000 micrograms, then once a week for a month and one injection a month for the lifetime if your doctor prescribes.
Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in preparing your body to conceive and help you carry the baby to term. It helps the nervous system function properly and other processes involved in reproduction. You should consult your doctor about the vitamin B12 levels in your body, and if found deficient, you should immediately start supplementing your body with B12 enriched foods or supplements.
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Cane Discipline - Right or Wrong
With increasing educational awareness and changing mindsets of people, cane punishment is no longer considered acceptable for children. These days, parents or teachers prefer to understand the problem from the child’s perspective and then an appropriate disciplinary action is taken. But some believe that cane punishment is still a better deterrent for indiscipline. Do you agree? Read further to know more.
Raising your children in the right way has various perspectives and views. One of the key challenges of parenting is disciplining your child in the right way. The age-old tradition of cane discipline (both at homes or schools) has been replaced for the present-day generation, by more toned down methods.
Experts discourage parents to punish children by spanking or hitting them with a cane to instill discipline as this might have greater adverse effects- both physically and psychologically emotionally. But, some parents argue that even today the cane method is a better and effective way to discipline a child.
Why Parents Resort to Cane Discipline?
Usually, parents or teachers use canes, flexible rods, whips or belts to punish the children in corporal punishment. The reasons may be several:
They are extremely angry with the child and hit them in a fit of rage.
They cannot consider any other effective punishment.
They think this is the easiest and the quickest way to induce good behaviour in a child .
They think they were beaten in their childhood, and it might work for their kids too.
They think that children need to understand the harsh realities of life.
They are frustrated with their personal or professional lives and flush off the anger on children.
Why Cane Discipline is Not Considered Right?
While old school still believes that harsh punishment can bring even the most stubborn child on the right track, there are some adverse repercussions associated with it.
It can physically hurt a child.
It can affect their emotional and social development and interactions in the long run.
Children may feel that physical abuse is acceptable if a person is angry and may resort to the similar behaviour as they grow up.
Spanking or hitting makes children fearful of parents/teachers and they start hiding things in the fear of getting beaten.
The psychological effect of cane punishment might be graver than the physical damage at times.
Children fail to identify the difference between the good and bad.
Children might repeat the same bad behaviour just to seek attention.
Children may not learn problem-solving skills.
Child experts advise that parents may choose to resort to cane punishment only in extreme circumstances when the child stubbornly and continuously refuses to acknowledge his misbehavior. In such a scenario, the child should be warned beforehand and explained well why he is being punished so harshly.
However, no matter whatever the reason is, corporal punishment is not the right answer to inculcate discipline in children. What matters is to know the right degree of strictness or punishment to create a positive effect on the child. Not hitting or spanking does not necessarily make the child undisciplined, but using too much of it can make the child indifferent and arrogant. Hence, parents should understand the right trade off.
Experts have brought forth many other ways to discipline a child like - rewarding good behaviour, talking to the child calmly, explaining with examples or making him aware of the bad side of it or creating an emotional distance for some time as a punishment and many more.
The debate on whether punishment is required or is effective will never end. However, the best way is to model yourself the expected behaviour and control child’s undesirable actions but with effective disciplinary actions. Read more
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