Can I eat dragon fruit when I am pregnant?

Dragon fruit is a fruit that contains relatively more trace elements and vitamins. It has a sweet taste and can clear away heat and relieve summer heat, so many people prefer to eat dragon fruit. For female friends who have just become pregnant, they can also eat dragon fruit, but not too much. Eating too much dragon fruit can cause diarrhea and affect the development of the fetus. Therefore, eating some dragon fruit appropriately can supplement the nutrients needed by the body.

1. Rich in nutrients

Every 100 grams of pitaya pulp contains 83.75 grams of water, 0.34 grams of ash, 0.17 grams of crude fat, 0.62 grams of crude protein, 1.21 grams of crude fiber, 13.91 grams of carbohydrates, 59.65 kcal of calories, 1.62 grams of dietary fiber, 5.22 milligrams of vitamin C, 2.83 grams of fructose, 7.83 grams of glucose, 6.3-8.8 milligrams of calcium, 30.2-36.1 milligrams of phosphorus, 0.55-0.65 milligrams of iron and a large amount of anthocyanins, water-soluble dietary protein, plant albumin, etc., which can provide expectant mothers with comprehensive vitamins and various trace elements in addition to three meals a day, and promote the health of the fetus and pregnant women. The iron content in pitaya is higher than that in most fruits, and iron is an indispensable substance for the production of hemoglobin. Expectant mothers with anemia can eat more pitaya.

2. Green detoxification

The plant protein in pitaya can break down heavy metals in the body. Expectant mothers living in heavily polluted cities can eat more dragon fruit to eliminate pollutants from their bodies. In addition, pitaya is a very resistant plant and is rarely affected by insect pests during its growth. Therefore, no pesticides need to be used during the cultivation of pitaya, and expectant mothers can eat it with confidence.

3. Protect the stomach and intestines

Dragon fruit is also rich in dietary fiber and special protein, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, lubricate the intestines, protect the gastrointestinal mucosa, and has a significant auxiliary therapeutic effect on common constipation during pregnancy.

4. Beauty and slimming

The vitamins and anthocyanins in the pitaya pulp and the unsaturated fatty acids and enzymes in the black seeds are good antioxidants that can promote skin metabolism, restore skin's luster and elasticity, and fade stretch marks. In addition, dragon fruit has a low sugar content, so expectant mothers can eat it without worrying about the high calories causing hypertension and diabetes during pregnancy.

Dragon fruit can provide comprehensive nutrition for expectant mothers and also relieve some minor troubles during pregnancy. It is a very suitable fruit for pregnant women. However, although dragon fruit is good, it should not be consumed in excess. At the same time, expectant mothers should also pay attention to whether the dragon fruit is fresh when eating it.