Autumn is the season of harvest, with a variety of fruits on the market. Pregnant mothers need to pay attention when consuming fruits.
After women become pregnant, they may experience pregnancy reactions and have cravings for sour or sweet foods. However, it is important to note that pregnant women should avoid eating hawthorn fruits and products. Modern medicine has confirmed that hawthorn has a contracting effect on the uterus. If pregnant women consume a large amount of hawthorn products, it can stimulate uterine contractions and even lead to miscarriage.
According to the principle of cooling medicinal food during pregnancy, pregnant women should avoid eating hot fruits, as they can increase body heat and hinder the nourishment of the body. Lychee and longan are examples of such fruits.
Therefore, pregnant mothers should pay attention to the following taboos when eating fruits during pregnancy:
Avoid using a kitchen knife to peel fruits: Kitchen knives often come into contact with raw fish and vegetables, which can transfer parasites or their eggs to the fruits.
Avoid excessive fruit consumption: Treating fruits as a meal is not scientific. Although fruits are nutritious, they do not provide a complete range of nutrients, especially in terms of protein and fat, which are essential for the growth and development of the fetus.
Avoid not rinsing mouth after eating fruits: Some fruits contain various fermentable sugars that can corrode teeth. If the mouth is not rinsed after eating fruits, the fruit residues in the mouth can easily cause tooth decay.
Avoid eating fruits immediately after a meal: Eating fruits immediately after a meal can cause bloating and constipation. Therefore, it is recommended to consume fruits within 2 hours after a meal or 1 hour before a meal.
