Can I eat mugwort cakes when I am pregnant?

Pregnant women need to pay attention to their diet throughout the pregnancy period. There are some things they cannot eat, but they can eat more light and high-protein foods. Many pregnant women like to eat mugwort cakes, which is actually very good, because mugwort leaves have the effect of dispelling cold and dampness, warming the meridians and activating blood circulation. Below I will explain to you the health knowledge related to the diet of pregnant women.

1. Can I eat mugwort cakes when I am pregnant?

1. Pregnant women can eat some mugwort glutinous rice cakes appropriately. Mugwort leaves can dispel cold and dampness, warm the meridians and promote blood circulation. At the same time, they can replenish blood and qi, nourish the fetus, and prevent miscarriage. They are very good health food for pregnant women. Paired with sweet glutinous rice cakes, they can also strengthen the spleen and stomach, treat diarrhea, and nourish the blood and heart.

2. However, eating too much glutinous rice cake is not suitable for digestion and absorption, so pregnant women must pay attention to moderation when eating it. Glutinous rice, the main ingredient of glutinous rice cake, can warm and nourish the spleen and stomach. Therefore, some pregnant women with spleen and stomach qi deficiency and frequent diarrhea can have a very good therapeutic effect after eating it. It can also alleviate symptoms such as abdominal distension, shortness of breath and fatigue caused by qi deficiency during pregnancy.

2. How to make mugwort leaf cake

1. After washing the mugwort leaves, soak them in cold water for 24 hours to remove the bitter taste. Blanch the soaked mugwort leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes, pick them up and soak them in cold water for another hour.

2. Squeeze out the water from the soaked mugwort leaves and cut them into pieces.

3. Put the glutinous rice flour and chopped mugwort leaves in a large bowl, add about 100ml of water, and knead into a slightly dry batter that does not stick to your hands.

4. Fry the peanut kernels and white sesame seeds in a wok until fragrant. After they have cooled, put them into a thick packaging bag and crush them into crumbs with a rolling pin. Add sugar and crush them again. Put them into a small plate and stir.

5. Take a small amount of batter, knead it into a flat ball on your hands, put in a small amount of peanut and sesame stuffing, then pinch the four sides towards the middle, pinch the joints to make a ball like glutinous rice balls.

6. After boiling water in a wok, put the prepared moxa cake on corn leaves or grapefruit leaves, put them in the wok and steam them for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and remove them with the leaves. You can eat them.

The above is the health knowledge about pregnant women eating mugwort cakes. It is generally very good, relatively nutritious and simple to prepare. However, it is not recommended for pregnant women to eat too much, because it is a little difficult to digest. It is still very good for pregnant women with spleen deficiency. Pregnant women can eat more fruits and vegetables and take folic acid tablets during pregnancy.