Autumn is the season of harvest, with a wide variety of fruits available. Pregnant women need to be careful when consuming fruits.
After women become pregnant, they may experience pregnancy reactions and crave sour or sweet foods. However, it is important to avoid eating hawthorn and hawthorn 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 cool food for pregnant women, they should avoid eating hot fruits, as they can increase body heat and hinder the nourishment of the fetus. Lychee and longan are examples of such fruits.
Therefore, pregnant women should pay attention to the following taboos when consuming fruits:
1. Avoid using the same knife for cutting fruits and other foods
A knife that is used to cut raw fish or vegetables can transfer parasites or their eggs to the fruits.
2. Avoid eating fruits immediately after a meal
Eating fruits immediately after a meal can cause bloating and constipation. It is recommended to consume fruits 2 hours after a meal or 1 hour before a meal.
3. Avoid eating too many fruits
Treating fruits as a main meal is not scientifically sound. Despite being nutritious, fruits 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.
4. Avoid not rinsing the mouth after eating fruits
Some fruits contain fermentable sugars that have a strong corrosive effect on teeth. If the mouth is not rinsed after consuming fruits, residual fruit particles can cause tooth decay.
