Can I eat almonds when I’m pregnant?

Most people know that a woman’s diet during pregnancy will directly affect the healthy development of the fetus. Therefore, whether a woman’s nutrition during pregnancy is balanced is very important for the baby. Almonds are a very common nut in life. Almonds are not only delicious but also rich in nutrients. Because the physique of pregnant women is very special, many people don’t know whether they can eat almonds during pregnancy?

Can pregnant women eat almonds?

Almonds are rich in nutritional value. The VE content in every 100 grams of almonds is as high as 27.12 grams, which is the highest content among nuts. VE has anti-aging effects. The ellagic acid contained in almonds also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions. VE, ellagic acid and other nutrients work together to resist many chronic diseases and cancers, making it a good fruit for food therapy.

It can be eaten by the general population and is especially suitable for women, but almonds are poisonous and should not be consumed in excess. Pregnant women should avoid eating almonds, so they must remember not to eat almonds, but they can eat other nuts to supplement nutrition, such as pecans, pecans, etc., which are all good choices! In addition, pregnant women should pay attention to the quality and shelf life of nuts when purchasing nuts. If expectant mothers want to pursue high-quality, safe and healthy nuts, they might as well choose Donglin Nuts products, all of which are packed with nitrogen, which is healthier and safer.

1. Pregnant women should eat hawthorn with caution. Many pregnant women like to eat sour and sweet foods after pregnancy, and sometimes they want to eat hawthorn. However, pregnant women should be careful when eating hawthorn, because hawthorn can cause uterine contractions. Especially for pregnant women with habitual abortion, spontaneous abortion, or signs of threatened abortion, it is best not to eat it. In addition, if a healthy pregnant woman accidentally eats hawthorn, there is no problem if the amount is small. If the amount is large, it is best to see a doctor for a physical examination to avoid accidents.

2. Pregnant women should be careful when eating longan. Longan is a nutritious fruit. Li Shizhen once recorded in "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Lychee is the most expensive food, and longan is the best in terms of benefits", which shows the high nutritional value of longan. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, although longan theoretically has the effect of stabilizing pregnancy, most women suffer from yin blood deficiency after becoming pregnant, and yin deficiency causes internal heat. Traditional Chinese medicine advocates that the body should remain cool before pregnancy, but longan is hot in nature. Therefore, in order to avoid possible accidents, pregnant women should be careful when eating longan.

3. In addition, pregnant women should also be cautious when eating certain fruits that are prone to cause allergies, such as mango, pineapple, kiwi, etc. For example, the allergenic protein in mango, the bromelain in pineapple, and the fruit acid in kiwi are all common allergenic substances that cause fruit allergies. Due to the special nature of the pregnancy period, even if pregnant women do not have an allergic reaction to certain fruits before pregnancy, it is not recommended to eat too much at one time to be on the safe side. If a pregnant woman has never eaten such allergenic fruits before pregnancy, she should not eat too much at one time after pregnancy to avoid allergies.

What fruits are good for pregnant women?

1. Early pregnancy: grapefruit, apple, grape, orange, banana

In the early stages of pregnancy, it is best for expectant mothers to choose neutral fruits, such as apples, grapes, oranges, lemons, guavas, bananas, pineapples, wax apples, sugar cane, olives, etc. If you want to eat hot fruits, you must eat them in small amounts, and it is best to eat them with cold fruits, so that they can neutralize the cold and heat. You should also be selective when it comes to cold fruits like watermelon, grapefruit, and pear.

It is very good to eat some grapefruit during this period to supplement folic acid, as grapefruit contains natural folic acid. Folic acid is not only very important for early pregnancy, but is also essential throughout pregnancy.

2. Second trimester: lemon, cherry, kiwi, orange, pear, crabapple

In the second trimester of pregnancy, the expectant mother's appetite increases, the fetus is growing rapidly, and needs more nutrients. During this stage, pregnant mothers can eat fruits such as lemons, cherries, kiwis, grapes, loquats, apples, crabapples, etc. to supplement vitamins and folic acid.

Cherries are an ideal fruit for pregnant women. Cherries are rich in iron. Eating about 12 cherries a day can effectively increase the absorption of iron, prevent expectant mothers from iron deficiency anemia, and is more beneficial to brain health.

Kiwi fruit is rich in vitamins C, A, E as well as potassium, magnesium, cellulose and other nutrients. Expectant mothers can eat a kiwi fruit every day, which can stabilize their emotions, improve sleep quality, and effectively prevent constipation during pregnancy.

Apple is the most popular fruit in daily life. It is rich in sugar and vitamins, trace elements, especially zinc. Eating an apple a day is not only beneficial for expectant mothers to absorb nutrients, but also for babies.

Crabapple is a fruit rich in folic acid. It has the effects of promoting salivation and quenching thirst, strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, and can treat indigestion. It is a good choice for pregnant women. However, crabapples taste sour, so pregnant women with gastric ulcers or excessive stomach acid should avoid eating them.

3. Late pregnancy: kiwi, orange, pear, grape

In the late pregnancy, pregnant mothers can eat more fruits rich in vitamins such as kiwi, oranges, and pears. Pregnant mothers with a hot constitution should eat less oranges to prevent the ingredients in oranges from causing excessive pigmentation in the body, which is bad for the skin. Oranges are high in vitamins, so pregnant mothers can eat more of them.