Can pregnant women eat apricots? The nutritional value of apricots

Apricots are processed foods. Generally, pregnant women are advised to eat less processed snacks and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. So, can pregnant women eat apricots? What are the benefits of eating apricots for pregnant women?

Can pregnant women eat apricots?

Generally, pregnant women can eat apricots during pregnancy, but they should be eaten in moderation because apricots contain too much sugar and a lot of additives such as sweeteners, preservatives and pigments. They can be eaten by the general population, but pregnant women, young children and diabetics should not eat apricots or apricot products.

Nutritional value of apricots

1. Preserved fruit has a high sugar content, which can reach 70%. People who should not consume too much sugar, such as diabetics, are better off choosing sweeteners instead of preserved fruit products;

2. Some preserved fruits contain high salt content, and some contain a lot of sweeteners, preservatives, pigments and other additives. Be careful when choosing them;

3. Dried apricots retain the natural color and nutrients of fresh apricots, and have the effect of promoting salivation and quenching thirst.

Benefits of eating apricots for pregnant women

Apricot preserves, also known as dried apricots, retain the natural color and nutrients of fresh apricots. They are beautiful in color, sweet and sour, and have the effects of promoting body fluid and quenching thirst, and removing cold and heat toxins. Dried apricots have been produced since the Qing Dynasty. The raw material apricots are yellow-white or brown-red, with soft flesh and moderate soluble solids. They are mainly produced in Yanggao Apricot Preserves in Shanxi and Xinjiang. They are made from local specialty small white apricots and large white apricots, and are made through processes such as washing, pitting, dehydration, pressure sugar dipping, low-temperature release, and packaging. The raw material apricots are yellow-white or reddish-brown, with soft flesh. Eating them is good for the health of the baby if pregnant women eat them.

Pregnant women should be careful when eating apricots

Pregnant women must eat apricots in a safe and hygienic way, and store them in sealed and dry conditions, because sugar can easily absorb moisture in the air and cause corruption and deterioration. Pregnant women should pay attention to the difference between apricots and preserved fruits when eating, because they look similar, and preserved fruits have a higher sugar content, which has an impact on pregnant women.