Plum is a juicy, naturally sweet fruit that provides vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber. It makes a refreshing snack or addition to fruit-based dishes during pregnancy.
Why it's good in pregnancy
Plum's vitamin C supports immune health and helps your body absorb iron from other foods, while its fiber content supports healthy digestion, which can be especially helpful if constipation is a concern. Vitamin A also contributes to your baby's developing vision and organs.
Key nutrients
Vitamin CSupports immune function and helps improve iron absorption from plant foods.
FiberAids digestion and helps ease pregnancy-related constipation.
Vitamin ASupports your baby's developing vision and organs.
Serving ideas
Eat fresh as a snack, pit removed
Slice into a fruit salad
Stew with a touch of cinnamon for a warm dessert
Add chopped plum to oatmeal
Blend into a smoothie
Bake into a fruit crumble
Safety
Wash thoroughly before use.
Wash plums thoroughly under running water before eating, including if you plan to eat the skin. Store ripe plums in the refrigerator and use within a few days for best quality, keeping unripe plums at room temperature until they soften. No cooking is necessary, though plums can also be stewed or baked. Remove the pit before eating or serving to avoid any choking risk.
Common questions
Can I eat plum skin during pregnancy?Yes, plum skin is safe to eat as long as the fruit is washed thoroughly beforehand.
Are dried plums (prunes) also safe in pregnancy?Yes, dried plums are safe and are often used to help with constipation due to their concentrated fiber content.
Why is plum listed as a choking risk?The pit inside a plum can pose a choking hazard, so always remove it before eating or serving, especially if cutting for young children as well.
Did you know?
Dried plums are known as prunes and are famous for their digestive benefits.
Plums come in hundreds of varieties, ranging in color from yellow to deep purple.
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