Can pregnant women drink coconut juice?

We all know that coconut is a southern fruit and it is rare to eat coconut in the north because after the leaves are picked, it takes a long time to transport to the north, which will cause the coconuts to expire. In fact, coconut juice tastes very sweet and has a relatively high nutritional value. For pregnant women, they need to supplement nutrition during pregnancy. So can pregnant women drink coconut juice?

Coconut juice is a natural drink made by squeezing the juice from coconut meat. It contains a large amount of plant protein, 17 kinds of amino acids needed by the human body, and trace elements such as zinc, calcium, and iron.

The vitamin E it contains can maintain women's youthful vitality, the rich zinc can promote fetal development, and the magnesium can improve the circulatory system. Drinking coconut juice regularly will not only not increase weight, but also can lower the body's blood lipid levels and prevent hyperlipidemia, thereby playing a role in cardiovascular health.

In addition, coconut water has a good effect of cooling down, relieving heat, and quenching thirst. Pregnant women who drink it regularly can better prevent and treat constipation. During pregnancy, dark spots and freckles are inevitable on the face of pregnant women.

The nutrients contained in coconut water can prevent the formation of dark spots and freckles, change the dullness of the skin due to poor blood circulation, and whiten the skin; it can promote the regeneration of collagen and elastic fiber, renew old cell keratin, and make the skin smoother. Therefore, pregnant women who drink coconut water regularly can not only make themselves beautiful, but also supplement the nutrients needed by the fetus.

When is the best time to drink coconut water?

The feeling of drinking coconut water at different times is different. It is said that coconuts picked at 12 noon taste the sweetest when drunk at 2 pm. That is to say, the best time to drink coconut water in a day is from 12 noon to 2 pm.

What are the benefits of drinking coconut water for pregnant women?

1. Benefits to expectant mothers: During pregnancy, dark spots and freckles are inevitable on the face of pregnant women.

The nutrients contained in coconut powder can prevent the formation of dark spots and freckles, change the dullness of the skin due to poor blood circulation, and whiten the skin; it can promote the regeneration of collagen and elastic fiber, renew old cell keratin, and make the skin smoother. Therefore, pregnant women can make themselves more beautiful by eating coconuts and drinking coconut powder regularly.

Coconut contains vitamins and elements such as potassium and iron. Eating it in moderation can not only help improve the skin of pregnant women, but also enhance the body's disease resistance. Pregnant women with a cold constitution can eat some hot fruits to counteract the cold.

Pregnant women who regularly eat coconuts can better prevent and treat constipation. Fresh coconuts and coconut powder can moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements. They can help pregnant women eliminate unnecessary troubles caused by constipation and keep them in a good mood! However, coconuts, a tropical fruit, are not recommended for pregnant women with a hot constitution.

2. Benefits to the fetus: Coconut is rich in protein, fat, VB and VC. Moderate consumption by expectant mothers is good for the neurological development of the fetus. The rich vitamins and mineral elements such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, etc. are also of great benefit to the immunity and metabolism of the fetus.

How to choose coconut

Methods/Steps

Hainan locals divide coconuts into two types: green coconuts and yellow coconuts. If you want to drink water, then it is recommended to choose green coconut; if it is for other purposes, then choose yellow coconut.

Pick up a coconut and shake it. If you can hear a lot of water in the coconut shell, that's the difference between more water and less water.

Pick up the coconut and check its weight. Pick up a few good ones and compare their weight. Generally, the heavier ones are the tenderest ones! Look at the front few spots of the coconut with your naked eyes. If it is white, it is tender. If it is yellow, it means the coconut has recovered generally.

Smell the coconut to see if there is any abnormal smell. If there is any, please do not choose it.