Durian is known as the "king of fruits," and is extremely nutritious, but many people do not like it because of its special smell. However, many people who love durian are deeply fond of it.
Can pregnant women eat durian?
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that durian is a "hot" natured food that can invigorate blood and dispel cold, relieve menstrual pain, and is especially suitable for women troubled by dysmenorrhea. In addition, it can improve a woman's cold abdomen and promote body temperature, making it an ideal nourishing food for women with a "cold" constitution.
Durian is rich in protein and vitamins, and is highly nutritious. Besides its high sugar content, it also contains various vitamins, fat, calcium, iron, and phosphorus, making it very suitable for pregnant women and postpartum mothers.
What should pregnant women pay attention to when eating durian?
Although pregnant women can eat durian, they should also pay attention to consuming it in moderation. Because durian contains high calories and sugar, 500 grams of pulp contains 500 kilocalories. If pregnant women often eat durian as a nourishing food, it can easily lead to high blood sugar and increased fetal weight.
Although durian is rich in fiber, it absorbs water and expands in the intestines. Eating too much can actually cause constipation. For pregnant women who are already prone to constipation, this adds to the burden. Therefore, pregnant women who already suffer from constipation and hemorrhoids are even less suitable for eating durian. In addition, durian is a "warm" natured food, and eating too much can easily lead to "internal heat," causing symptoms like a sore throat, irritability, insomnia, and can trigger "fetal heat" in pregnant women, affecting the baby's health.
Generally speaking, a healthy person should not eat more than two segments of durian per day. Pregnant women should eat even less, preferably no more than one segment a day, and also be careful not to eat it every day.