Pregnant women are a special group, and pregnancy is a very special period. Pregnant women need to pay attention to all aspects during pregnancy, especially their diet. So, what foods and fruits should pregnant women avoid? Let's find out below.
As for which fruits pregnant women should not eat and which are good for their health, it cannot be generalized. Let's understand the nutrition and characteristics of each fruit to make informed choices and consume them in moderation. Strictly speaking, there are no fruits that pregnant women absolutely cannot eat; there are only fruits that should be eaten in moderation. Common ones include:
1. Crab: Crab is cool in nature and has the effect of invigorating blood and resolving stasis, which is not good for pregnant women, especially crab claws.
2. Soft-shelled turtle: Soft-shelled turtle has the effect of invigorating blood and promoting qi. Neither soft-shelled turtle soup nor turtle soup should be consumed.
3. Purslane: Purslane can be used as both a medicine and a vegetable. It has a cool nature and a significant effect on contracting the uterus, which can easily lead to miscarriage.
What foods and fruits should pregnant women avoid?
4. Lychee, longan: These can easily cause constipation.
5. Persimmon: Persimmon can easily cause gastrolith (stomach stones).
6. Watermelon, casaba, cantaloupe, peach: These can easily cause diarrhea.
7. Jackfruit, durian: These can easily cause loss of appetite.
8. Fresh waxberry: These can easily cause excessive stomach acid.
What fruits are good for a pregnant woman's health?
After getting pregnant, everyone knows that eating fruits is good for a pregnant woman's health, but few people know what fruits to eat and how much. This article will introduce which fruits are best for the pregnant woman's body and the baby in her womb.
Apple: Apples contain various vitamins and minerals, malic acid, tannic acid, and fine fiber. They not only help the baby's development but also prevent the mother from gaining excessive weight. Moreover, apples are rich in zinc. Experts have found that if a pregnant woman has sufficient zinc in her body during pregnancy, delivery will be smoother and less painful or even painless.
Cherry: Cherries are very rich in iron, almost 20 times that of apples, oranges, and other fruits, making them the highest among fruits and an ideal fruit for pregnant mothers. However, cherries are a "warm" natured fruit, and eating too many can easily lead to "heatiness" (上火). Therefore, those who have "heatiness," mouth ulcers, or gestational diabetes should avoid them. Generally, if a pregnant woman eats cherries, it is recommended to limit them to about 12 per day.
Grapefruit: In the era of popularizing knowledge about healthy childbirth, many expectant parents know the importance of folic acid for the baby. Grapefruit contains a good amount of natural folic acid. In addition, the vitamins, trace elements, and soluble fiber in grapefruit are essential nutrients for a pregnant woman throughout her pregnancy. Therefore, obstetricians and gynecologists have always considered grapefruit the top fruit choice for pregnant women.
Autumn pear: As one of the oldest fruit trees in China, the autumn pear has the effect of preventing and treating colds, lung infections, and hepatitis. It can also treat pregnancy-induced edema and gestational hypertension.
Citrus: Citrus juice is rich in citric acid, amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, various vitamins, trace elements, and minerals, making it very popular with pregnant women. Citrus is also a "warm" natured fruit that replenishes yang and qi. Excessive consumption is not beneficial, so it is recommended that pregnant women eat no more than 3 citrus fruits per day, with a total weight of no more than 250 grams.