Hanwoo Jajogeum-Hwang In-cheol, specialist, introduces health management methods for mothers and babies on pregnant women’s day
A simple and nutritious recipe of “Korean beef tenderloin in rice cooker” for essential nutrients for pregnant women
Supplied with Korean beef.
As the fetus goes through the stages of differentiation and maturation after implantation, from fertilization, there are nutrients that need to be specially cared for at each stage of pregnancy. Also, postpartum nutrition is important, such as breastfeeding to provide nourishment to babies and the postpartum period to return to pre-pregnancy. In recent years, postpartum obesity has become a problem due to excessive calorie intake due to changes in eating habits. Obesity is a cause of adult diseases such as diabetes and hypertension and can lead to various diseases of the cardiovascular system. On the occasion of “Pregnant Women’s Day” on the 10th, the Korean Beef Management Committee (President Min Kyung-cheon, hereinafter referred to as Hanwoo Jajogeum) will introduce health management methods for mothers and children together with Hwang In-cheol , an honorary Korean beef ambassador (Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul Medical Center).
◆ In early pregnancy, when cell division is active, folic acid intake is important to prevent neural tube defects
Folic acid is the first nutrient that comes to mind when thinking about pregnancy, even if you don’t usually pay attention to it. As you can see from the meaning of folic acid leaves, the vitamin B9 found in green vegetables, dairy products and nuts is called folic acid. Folic acid is absorbed by the lining of the small intestine and enters the blood through a metabolic process to help red blood cells synthesize DNA.
As an adult, if a woman takes 400 μg or more of folic acid per day before pregnancy and after pregnancy, taking 600 μg, neural tube defects can be reduced by 70%. Folic acid, a water-soluble vitamin, is easily destroyed during the cooking process, so it is best to wash fruits and vegetables without applying heat. Additionally, Korean beef is rich in vitamin B12, which is involved in the production of red blood cells and helps with folic acid activity to prevent anemia.
◆ During pregnancy, carbohydrate intake as an energy source is like this!
During pregnancy, the metabolic capacity of carbohydrates is reduced and women who have low carbohydrate metabolism due to heredity or being overweight can lead to gestational diabetes, so you should be more careful about carbohydrate intake. When you eat carbohydrates, you feel good because when you eat them it increases serotonin, the hormone of happiness. Serotonin provides satisfaction and comfort that heals the body and mind that were difficult during pregnancy, and for this reason it is easy for pregnant women to become addicted to carbohydrates.
Although carbohydrates are the cause of obesity, they are also an important source of energy, so it is important to eat carbohydrates correctly in order to have a healthy pregnancy period. It is best to eat carbohydrates with a low glycemic index (glycemic index) that are absorbed as slowly as possible, such as beans, squash, brown rice, and oats. Additionally, it is recommended that you reduce your carbohydrate intake by 30% and create a protein-oriented diet. Korean beef also contains tryptophan, a raw material for serotonin, which helps prevent and relieve depression during pregnancy, as well as to delicious diet management. .
◆ Korean beef of high quality protein origin, helps fetal brain development and maternal health
Protein is an essential nutrient that is not only needed to regenerate the cells in our body, but is also used as an energy source. Normally, 30-40g of protein per day is needed during pregnancy and 70-80g of protein per day during pregnancy. Proteins have a great influence on the creation and differentiation of various tissues and placenta of the fetus in the early stages of pregnancy and contribute to the development of the body’s organs and fetal muscles from the intermediate stage. Furthermore, it can be said that it is a particularly essential nutrient for both the mother and the fetus, as it affects the development of the mother’s breast and uterus and the increase in the amount of body fluids.
Hanwoo beef, a high-quality protein source, is rich in zinc, which helps boost immunity, as was recently pointed out, and contains a lot of oleic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid, which has a positive effect on vascular health. During pregnancy, DHEA, an unsaturated fatty acid found in Korean beef, aids brain development and fetal health in the womb, and the abundant minerals are effective in preventing mother fatigue and dizziness.
Introducing a simple and nutritious “Korean beef tenderloin rice in a pot” recipe that allows pregnant women to consume the nutrients they need at once without side dishes. It’s easy to cook at home using a rice cooker or rice cooker, so let’s try it.
[한우 안심 솥밥 레시피]
Ingredients (per serving): 300g Korean beef tenderloin, 2 cups rice, 2 cups water, some chives, 1 seaweed, 1 piece of butter, 2T soy sauce (commercially available), salt, pepper, olive oil
1. Remove the pork fillet and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper.
2. Wash the rice well and put it to soak for 30 minutes on a colander and cut the chives into pieces.
3. Place the soaked rice, water, seaweed, butter and seasoned soy sauce in a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. When it comes to a boil, stir gently, close the lid of the saucepan and cook over low heat, heat for 10 minutes.
4. Roast the marinated fillet over high heat for 2 minutes on both sides and cut into bite-sized pieces.
5. Top the cooked rice with chopped chives and grilled fillet.
Senior Correspondent Ji Chasoo [email protected]
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