Is it appropriate to eat durian during pregnancy?

Durian is the king of fruits and has very high nutritional value. Although durian has a very strong smell, many people still like to eat it. Because its nutritional value is very high, there is a saying that "one durian is worth three chickens", so after women become pregnant, their family members will buy some durian for them to eat to nourish their bodies. But can you eat a lot of durian during pregnancy?

Modern nutritional research has found that durian has extremely high nutritional value. Regular consumption can strengthen the body, invigorate the spleen and replenish qi, nourish the kidneys and strengthen yang, and warm the body. It is a nourishing and beneficial fruit. Durian is hot in nature and can promote blood circulation and dispel cold, relieve menstrual pain, and is especially suitable for women suffering from dysmenorrhea. It can also improve abdominal coldness and promote body temperature rise, making it an ideal tonic for people with cold constitution.

Durian is rich in nutrients such as vitamins, sugars, proteins, etc., and is high in calories. Most people think that durian is a very nutritious fruit. From a nutritional point of view alone, it seems that pregnant women can eat durian. But in fact, durian is not suitable for pregnant women. Let’s analyze them one by one for you below.

Durian is a fruit with a high sugar content. Therefore, durian is not suitable for pregnant women, because if pregnant women consume too much sugar, they are prone to gestational diabetes, especially pregnant women who already have high blood sugar.

Durian is hot in nature and pregnant women may get irritated if they eat it. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is said that there is a pot of fire before delivery. It means that the pregnant woman’s physique tends to be hot before delivery, so eating warm food will make it easier to get hot, which can easily cause constipation and endanger the fetus.

Durian is rich in cellulose, but it will absorb water and swell in the stomach and intestines. Eating too much will block the intestines and cause constipation. For pregnant women who are prone to constipation, it will increase their burden. Pregnant women who already suffer from constipation and hemorrhoids should not eat durian.

The nutritional value of durian is very high. It is a kind of fruit suitable for nourishing pregnant women, so pregnant women can eat some durian in moderation. However, durian is hot in nature. Eating it often or too much will cause getting a sore throat. Pregnant women may also suffer from constipation after getting angry, which will endanger the health of the fetus and the pregnant woman herself, so pregnant women should not eat too much.