Can pregnant women eat bananas? What foods are not suitable for pregnant women to eat?

You are pregnant. As a pregnant mother, you need to pay attention to all aspects, and you should also pay special attention to your diet. So what should you eat and what should you not eat? You must have a clear idea in your mind. Here, I will summarize the principles of "eating and not eating" during pregnancy for your reference. "Eating" means that you should eat as much of these foods as possible; "not eating" means that you should avoid these foods as much as possible. If you only come into contact with them occasionally, you don't have to worry too much.

Foods that pregnant women can eat:

1. Whole-wheat products

Including oatmeal porridge, whole-wheat biscuits, whole-wheat bread, etc. Especially for pregnant women in the north, it is necessary to replace breakfast biscuits and fried dough sticks with oatmeal porridge, although you may not be used to it. Oatmeal can keep you energetic and lower the cholesterol level in the body. Of course, don't buy those sweet and refined oatmeal; natural oatmeal without any sugar or other added ingredients is best. You can add some peanuts, raisins or honey according to your preferences. Whole-wheat bread Replace the refined white bread you eat every day with whole-wheat bread, and you can ensure 20 to 35 grams of fiber intake every day. At the same time, whole-wheat bread can also provide rich iron and zinc.

2. Whole-wheat biscuits

This little snack has many uses: you can chew it in bed in the morning, which can effectively relieve morning sickness; eat a few pieces in the car on the way to work to help you kill time; when you suddenly have a craving for food in the office, it is convenient and unobtrusive. It is a real mini food and will faithfully ensure that your blood sugar is stable and your energy is full throughout the day.

3. Milk and soy products.

When you are pregnant, you need to absorb about 1 times more calcium from food than usual. Most foods contain limited amounts of calcium, so drinking more skim milk during pregnancy is a smart choice. Pregnant women should consume about 1,000 mg of calcium every day, and just 3 cups of skim milk (200 grams) can meet this need. Yogurt is also rich in calcium and protein, which helps gastrointestinal health. Some pregnant women have vegetarian habits, and in order to get enough protein, they can only get the nutrients they need during pregnancy from soy products.

4. Fruit.

There are many kinds of fruits. Citrus fruits are economical and affordable. Although 90% of them are water, they are rich in vitamin C, folic acid and a lot of fiber, which can help pregnant women maintain their physical strength and prevent fatigue caused by lack of water. Bananas can quickly provide energy and help pregnant women overcome fatigue. If you have severe morning sickness, eating bananas is easier for your stomach to accept. You can cut it into slices and put it in oatmeal porridge, or make breakfast with milk and whole wheat bread.

5. Lean meat.

Because lean meat is rich in iron and is easily absorbed by the human body. Iron plays an irreplaceable role in the process of oxygen transport and red blood cell synthesis in the human body. During pregnancy, the total amount of blood in pregnant women will increase to ensure that the fetus can be supplied with sufficient nutrition through the blood, so the need for iron in pregnant women will increase exponentially. If the body does not store enough iron, pregnant women will feel very tired, so it is extremely important to supplement enough iron through diet, especially lean meat.

6. Vegetables.

Don't forget to add dark-colored lettuce when making Western salads. Dark-colored vegetables often mean high vitamin content. Cabbage is a good source of calcium. You can add this kind of fresh vegetables to soup or dumpling fillings at any time. As for spinach, it was once believed that it is rich in iron and is regarded as one of the vegetables that can prevent anemia during pregnancy. However, experts recently pointed out that spinach does not contain much iron, but contains a lot of oxalic acid that affects the absorption of zinc and calcium, so don't eat too much spinach. Broccoli has many benefits. It is rich in calcium and folic acid, has a lot of fiber and disease-fighting antioxidants, and helps absorb iron from other green vegetables.

7. Dried fruits.

Nuts such as peanuts contain unsaturated fats that are good for heart health. Fat is important for the development of the fetal brain. However, because nuts are high in calories and fat, the daily intake should be controlled at around 30 grams. Dried fruits such as apricots, dried cherries, and tamarinds are convenient, delicious, and can be carried with you, satisfying pregnant women's desire for sweets at any time. There is also a special point that needs special attention. If you usually have allergies, it is best to avoid eating certain foods that are prone to allergies, such as peanuts.

8. Eggs.

Many expectant mothers feel sick when they see meat, so eggs are the best source of protein for you during pregnancy. Eggs also contain various amino acids needed by the human body. Fried eggs and some vegetables will make your breakfast simple and hearty. If you can't stand the taste of fried eggs, then boil an egg!

9. Ice cream.

Don't put it on the blacklist. You don't have to deprive yourself of the right to eat ice cream just because you are pregnant. Some sweets, including ice cream, yogurt or pudding made from milk, can become a small episode after your meal, which can provide 1/3 of the calcium you need every day. But remember: don't let it take over the main role!

Can pregnant women eat bananas?

Yes, you can eat it. Bananas also contain folic acid, which can prevent deformities. Bananas also improve the digestive system and have a laxative effect, so it is okay to eat them. Most of the bananas sold in the market are ripened prematurely. As long as you don't eat too much, there will be no effect.

Foods that pregnant women should not eat:

This is what we usually call taboo. This is not superstition. You should know that some foods are not suitable for consumption during pregnancy, because some foods that you usually like to eat will have adverse effects on the fetus if you eat too much during pregnancy.

1. Spicy and hot seasonings.

Chili pepper, prickly ash, pepper, cumin, star anise, cinnamon, allspice powder, etc. easily consume intestinal moisture and reduce gastric gland secretion, causing stomach pain, dry intestines, hemorrhoids, constipation or fecal obstruction. When constipated, pregnant women hold their breath to defecate, which increases abdominal pressure and compresses the fetus in the uterus, which can easily cause fetal anxiety, premature rupture of amniotic fluid, spontaneous abortion, premature birth and other adverse consequences. Many pregnant mothers prefer to eat sour hawthorn, but hawthorn has an excitatory effect on the uterus. Excessive consumption can cause uterine contraction and lead to abortion, so eat less.

2. Foods that have stimulating effects.

If pregnant women drink a lot of caffeinated beverages and foods, they will experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and increased heart rate. Caffeine can also enter the fetus through the placenta and affect fetal development. Tea contains a lot of caffeine. Drinking tea will increase the heart rate of pregnant women, increase the burden on the heart and kidneys of pregnant women, and is not conducive to the healthy development of the fetus.

3. Sweets.

The metabolism of sugars in the human body consumes a lot of calcium. Calcium deficiency during pregnancy will affect the development of fetal teeth and bones. Eating too much chocolate is also not good, as it will make pregnant women feel full and affect their appetite. As a result, they gain weight but lack essential nutrients.

4. Almonds

Almonds contain the toxic substance hydrocyanic acid. In order to prevent its toxicity from passing through the placenta barrier and affecting the fetus, pregnant women should not eat almonds.

5. MSG.

MSG is a common condiment, but pregnant women should be careful not to eat it. The main ingredient of MSG is monosodium glutamate, which combines with zinc in the blood and is excreted in the urine. Excessive intake of MSG will consume a lot of zinc, which is not conducive to the development of the fetal nervous system.

6. Black Fungus

Although black fungus can nourish the stomach, it also has the function of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, which is not conducive to the stability and growth of the embryo, so it should be avoided.

7. Job’s tears

Coix seed is a plant seed that can be used as both medicine and food. It is slippery in nature. Pharmacological experiments have shown that coix seed has an excitatory effect on uterine muscles and promotes uterine contraction, thus it may induce miscarriage.

8. Purslane

Purslane is both a medicine and a vegetable, but it is cold and slippery. Experiments have shown that purslane juice also has a significant excitatory effect on the uterus, which can easily cause miscarriage;

9. Long-Storage Potatoes

Potatoes contain alkaloids. The longer potatoes are stored, the higher the alkaloid content. A moderate dose of potato alkaloids can affect the normal development of the fetus and cause the fetus to grow slowly.

10. Tonic foods such as ginseng and longan.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that most pregnant women have a deficiency of Yin and blood, and Yin deficiency breeds internal heat. Eating ginseng can cause Qi to be strong and Yin to be depleted, aggravating early pregnancy reactions, edema, and high blood pressure. Longan is pungent and warm, and can help to nourish the Yang. Although it can replenish blood and calm the mind, nourish blood and benefit the spleen, it is too warm in nature, and pregnant women are prone to bleeding and fetal movement after eating it. Not only can it not protect the fetus, but it is also easy to cause symptoms of threatened abortion such as bleeding and abdominal pain, so it is not suitable for consumption.

11. Foods containing additives.

The additives and dietary taboos in canned foods are risk factors for teratogenesis and miscarriage, so pregnant mothers should stay away from canned foods. Alum is added to the production process of fried dough sticks, which is an inorganic substance containing aluminum. Aluminum can penetrate the fetal brain through the placenta and affect the development of fetal intelligence. Therefore, I advocated that pregnant mothers should change their habit of eating fried dough sticks and eat more whole wheat products.

12. Crab, turtle, kelp

These aquatic products have the function of softening hard masses, and eating them may cause bleeding and miscarriage in early pregnancy. Crabs have the function of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, especially crab claws, which have obvious abortion effects; soft-shelled turtles have a stronger function of clearing blood vessels and dispersing blood stasis; turtle shells have a stronger abortion effect than turtle meat; kelp has the function of softening hard masses, dispersing nodules, and removing blood stasis, and it may also cause abortion.