Which fruits can you eat during pregnancy and which ones can't

Fruit is a necessary nutrient during pregnancy, but not all fruits can be eaten. Common fruits such as apples, grapes, and pears are the most recommended, while papaya, persimmon, durian and other fruits should be eaten less, and those that cannot be eaten should be stayed away from.

Guidelines for eating fruit during pregnancy

1. Most fruits can be eaten unless the doctor has special instructions or the person has a physical condition abnormality.

2. Don’t eat a large amount of just one kind of fruit.

3. No matter what kind of fruit it is, don't eat too much.

4. Try to eat whole fruits as it is easier to consume excessive amounts of fruit if they are made into juice.

Fruits suitable for eating during pregnancy

1. Apple

Apples are the most versatile fruit in the fruit world. They are not only nutritious, but also the first choice for babies to eat fruit puree. They are suitable for people with constipation, diarrhea, weak bodies, the elderly, children, and pregnant women. When you are constipated, you can eat fresh apples with the skin directly. On the contrary, if you have diarrhea or diarrhea, you should eat peeled apples. If you want to relieve morning sickness and cannot eat diced apples, you can drink fresh apple juice instead, and add some sugar cane and ginger. It tastes good and can stimulate appetite!

2. Grapes

Pregnant women with anemia, poor complexion, cold hands and feet, and poor blood circulation can eat more grapes. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, grapes can also help with pregnancy and mild urethritis. The nutritional value of grape skin, seeds, and pulp is very high. If you can accept it, you may as well eat grapes with the skin and seeds, otherwise it is also convenient to drink it by simply blending it into juice.

3. Pears

Autumn is the peak season for pears. Pears can act as a diuretic, help reduce edema during pregnancy, and can also moisten the throat, relieve cough and reduce phlegm.

Fruits you can eat during pregnancy but you should be careful about

Papaya: Papaya, especially green papaya, contains female hormones. Eating too much papaya in the early stages of pregnancy may interfere with hormones or affect uterine contractions. Pregnant women with unstable constitutions should not eat too much. There are rumors that eating papaya can cause the skin to turn yellow, but there is currently no actual data to prove that eating papaya during pregnancy can cause neonatal jaundice in babies. If you really like to drink papaya milk, just don't drink it in large quantities.

Citrus: Citrus is very rich in vitamin C, and it tastes sweet and sour. In addition, it is easy to buy during the peak season and the price is not expensive. People often cannot stop eating it once they start. They often have to eat several to feel satisfied, and it may even affect the amount of food and appetite for the main meals. Pregnant women must be moderate and never eat it for three meals a day! Just eat 1 to 2 pieces a day is fine.

Mango: The unique flavor of mango always makes people unable to stop eating. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that mango is a very poisonous fruit. In fact, it is because mango is more likely to cause allergies. Mothers who are prone to allergies should eat less mangoes during pregnancy. If you just like the taste of mango, you should try to eat less mangoes because they are too sweet to avoid consuming too much sugar.

Persimmon: Many pregnant women suffer from constipation. Persimmon is effective for constipation and hemorrhoids, but eating too much can easily cause indigestion. People with poor stomach function or chronic gastritis should not eat too much.

Durian: Durian is a very high-calorie fruit. Pregnant women with blood sugar problems are not suitable to eat durian. Unless they are deliberately trying to gain weight, eating too much durian can cause the fetus to be too large.

Grapefruit: Grapefruit is rich in folic acid and is suitable for consumption in early pregnancy, as it can reduce neural tube abnormalities in the fetus. However, grapefruit also contains flavonoids, which can inhibit the body's ability to metabolize drugs. If a pregnant woman has a history of chronic diseases, such as long-term use of lipid-lowering drugs, sedatives, antihistamines, antifungal drugs, angina pectoris and hypertension drugs, it is not advisable to consume grapefruit at the same time. It is recommended to consult a professional doctor first.

Fruits that are not suitable for people with a predisposition to miscarriage or premature birth

Watermelon: Watermelon is a diuretic, which can reduce edema and reduce internal heat, but eating too much can cause diarrhea. Chinese people generally like to keep watermelon in the refrigerator, but pregnant women who eat too cold watermelon may cause uterine contractions. To be on the safe side, those who are prone to miscarriage/premature birth should be careful.

Hawthorn: For pregnant women with simple loss of appetite, hawthorn can stimulate appetite and it is okay to eat a small amount. However, for pregnant women with weak constitutions, hawthorn can also cause uterine contractions, which may lead to miscarriage in severe cases.

Conclusion: As long as pregnant women's weight gain is in line with the standards and they do not have blood sugar problems, nutritionists recommend that they can consume up to 3 to 4 servings of fruit per day. Each serving is about 80% full of cut fruit in a bowl = 1 normal-sized apple = 13 grapes or cherry tomatoes = 1 orange = 0.5 banana.