due date<\/a>, excessive weight gain, miscarriage, and difficulty in breathing. <\/p>\n\n\n\nExcess consumption of maple syrup can also promote tooth decay. The more sugar intake the higher the chances of developing dental problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of Eating Maple Syrup While Pregnant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Incorporating maple syrup into your diet does have many benefits as long as it is consumed in moderation. Here are the benefits of maple syrup;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Increases Antioxidant Intake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Antioxidants are very important during pregnancy, this is why pregnant women are required to eat a lot and lots of fruits, and vegetables and also take vitamin supplements. Maple syrup contains a substantial amount of antioxidants and can give rise to your antioxidant intake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to research, maple syrup can be associated with maintaining a healthy liver as it restricts the production of ammonia which are responsible for causing harm to the liver.
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3. Improves Brain Development <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Maple syrup contains a good amount of manganese, which can make the enzymes in the bone and body to be very active. It can also affect the brain and nerve functionality of both the expectant moms and the unborn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summary <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Maple syrup is not the enemy during pregnancy, however, it is very much recommended that pregnant women consume this syrup in moderation. There is no reason to be scared of eating maple syrup as long as you enjoy it in the right amount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maple syrup is a healthier choice than refined sugars and other artificial sweeteners. It is natural and contains essential nutrients. Rich in antioxidants, maple syrup can help prevent various kinds of disease and also has anti-inflammatory effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, when consumed in excess, maple syrup can cause health problems such as high blood sugar, which can lead to premature births, diabetes, miscarriage, tooth decay, and weight gain in both mother and child. Do ensure to subtly include maple syrup in your diet to avoid these side effects. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Because of how fragile the immune system can be during pregnancy and how easy it is to gain…\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1119,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Can-You-Eat-Maple-Syrup-When-Pregnant.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/966"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=966"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/966\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1842,"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/966\/revisions\/1842"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=966"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=966"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=966"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}