Turmeric during pregnancy - the benefits and harm

A woman during pregnancy should pay great attention to her taste preferences. After all, any product has a different effect on an ordinary person and on a woman who is bearing a fruit or is feeding a mommy. Therefore, it is worth reviewing your eating habits and taking this extremely seriously. In some cases, you will have to give up your favorite foods or products in order not to harm the baby. Today we will discuss the issue of taking turmeric during pregnancy and lactation.

Useful properties of turmeric

Turmeric is, above all, a medicinal plant with a spicy aroma. It belongs to the ginger family. The first country to grow it was India. For the preparation of dishes is usually used powder made from the roots of turmeric, which can be found without much difficulty.

This plant has anti-inflammatory action - heals wounds, normalizes the digestive tract and relieves arthritis pain. It also contains a large amount of vitamin C and is great for infectious and catarrhal diseases.

The effect of turmeric on the body of the future mom

It is important to know! Turmeric has a sharp odor that irritates the respiratory tract, and therefore it is contraindicated for allergies.

It is worth remembering that during pregnancy in no case can you eat spice in large quantities. Even an ordinary person with too much turmeric can have heartburn or intestinal upset.

Turmeric during lactation

It is no secret that breastfeeding is more beneficial for the body of the child than nutrition of mixtures.But nursing mommy should pay special attention to your diet. If the amount of milk produced is a small amount, you can increase it with natural products. They can be purchased on the market or in pharmacies, at a cost they are much cheaper than drugs. These natural stimulants include turmeric, but it should be used with caution, according to the preliminary advice of the doctor.

Other beneficial properties of turmeric

The benefits of this spice are as follows:

• stabilization of blood sugar levels;
• restoration of the natural color of the skin;
• normalization of metabolism;
• removal of toxins and slags from the body;
• help in the fight against overweight;
• stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract;
• removal of cholesterol from the blood;
• slowing the aging process.

Turmeric in cosmetology

Also, spice is used to remove freckles. To do this, mix a teaspoon of turmeric powder with lemon and cucumber juice and apply on freckles for a quarter of an hour, then rinse thoroughly with warm water. The procedure is daily and is carried out up to the complete blanching of freckles.

The right choice of quality turmeric

On the shelves is easy to find, as mentioned above, the powder of the plant in the form of spices or the roots of turmeric. But how to choose a good product, not everyone knows.

1. When choosing a ready seasoning, first of all, you should pay attention to the expiration date, which is indicated on the package, as well as the condition of the bag itself. This powder retains its beneficial properties for 2-3 years and has a pleasant persistent aroma. So, the best way to store will be the original packaging.
2. If the powder of turmeric roots is taken by weight, you need to pay attention to the flavor of the spice. It should not contain extraneous odors - this indicates the conditions of improper storage of spices. At home, it is best to keep it in a tightly closed glass jar.
3. Fresh turmeric is extremely difficult to find in various stores and supermarkets. Since it does not have much demand among buyers, but if you are lucky enough to find such a product, then first of all you need to pay attention to the roots of the plant. They must be tough to the touch and have no visible damage. For additional testing, you need to carefully peck the skin off with a fingernail.then you can feel the rich aroma of the plant, and this will be an indicator of the freshness of this product. Do not pay special attention to the color, because most often fresh turmeric does not differ from the old in color. Duration of storage of the product is not more than 14 days in the refrigerator, after the specified period bitterness may be present at the root.

Useful recipes with turmeric

1. Kefir with the addition of turmeric strengthens the immune system and has a beneficial effect on the digestion of the body. For the preparation you will need a teaspoon of honey, half a teaspoon of spice, a little boiling water and kefir. Turmeric pour boiling water, add honey and mix everything until smooth. Next, pour the mass into kefir and drink. This drink is drunk every night before bed.
2. To improve the skin color you can make a mask. Turmeric pour boiling water and boil for a couple of minutes in a water bath. After that, cool, tightly close the lid and refrigerate. For the manufacture of the mask will require 2 tsp. such a mixture that needs to be combined with kefir and applied to the skin.
3. A mixture of cinnamon and turmeric will help get rid of excess weight.To enhance the effect of fat-burning drink will help honey and ginger.
4. If there is a desire to cleanse the body, you need to eat every day (on an empty stomach) half a teaspoon of spice. Reception period is no more than 20 days and takes place twice a year: in the fall and in the spring.
5. To get rid of cough, you can make tea from a tablespoon of turmeric and 4 cups of boiled water. You need to mix them in a saucepan, let them boil and then remove from heat, insist tea for 10 minutes and strain. Take the drink in the form of heat up to several times a day. For better effect add lemon and honey.

Video: use of water with turmeric