Can pregnant women eat sesame paste?

It takes about forty weeks for a pregnant woman to give birth to a baby and become a real mother, but during this forty weeks, she needs to go for prenatal checkups as required by the doctor and always keep herself well-nourished to allow the fetus to develop more healthily. The diet of pregnant women should be based on comprehensive nutrition. Some foods can be eaten but some cannot. So can pregnant women eat sesame paste? Sesame is rich in vitamins, so pregnant women can eat it.

What are the benefits of eating black sesame for pregnant women?

1. Beauty effects. The amount of vitamin E contained in sesame ranks first among plant foods. Vitamin E can promote cell division and delay cell aging. Regular consumption can offset or neutralize the accumulation of "free radicals", a substance that causes ageing in cells, and play an anti-aging and life-prolonging role.

2. Sesame contains folic acid, which is not only the raw material for hematopoiesis, but also an indispensable nutrient for the development of fetal neural tube. Women who are preparing to become pregnant can eat some sesame seeds every day and continue doing so until the third month of pregnancy to avoid neural tube defects in the fetus.

3. Most of the fat contained in sesame is unsaturated fatty acid. Before 30 weeks of pregnancy, the mother's body must accumulate fat in order to prepare for subsequent delivery. Therefore, pregnant women may wish to eat more sesame seeds in daily life.

4. It can enhance the resistance of pregnant women and prevent colds. Sesame is rich in nutrients such as fat, protein, sugar, sesamin, lecithin, calcium, iron, selenium, linoleic acid, etc. Mash the sesame seeds, add appropriate amount of white sugar, and drink a cup of boiled water in the morning and afternoon every day. It can not only enhance the resistance of pregnant women and prevent colds, but also prevent babies from suffering from skin diseases.

5. Prevent various skin inflammations. Sesame is rich in vitamin E, which can prevent the damage of lipid peroxide to the skin, offset or neutralize the accumulation of harmful free radicals in cells, make the skin white and moisturized, and prevent various skin inflammations.

6. Sesame also has the effect of nourishing blood. It can treat dry and rough skin, and make the skin delicate, smooth, rosy and shiny. Black sesame has the effects and functions of nourishing the liver and kidneys, moisturizing the five internal organs, strengthening qi and strength, growing muscles, and filling the brain marrow. It can be used to treat dizziness, premature graying of hair, hair loss, soreness of the waist and knees, fatigue of the limbs, difficulty walking, deficiency of the five internal organs, dry skin and hair, dry intestines and constipation caused by insufficient essence and blood of the liver and kidneys.

Precautions for pregnant women to eat black sesame:

Sesame is rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron, as well as high-quality protein and nearly 10 important amino acids. However, this does not mean that sesame is safe for pregnant women. Pregnant women also need to be careful when eating it.

1. Sesame seeds cannot be eaten with chicken, otherwise it will cause poisoning, and in severe cases death. If a pregnant woman accidentally eats it, she can drink licorice decoction to relieve the symptoms.

2. There is a slightly hard membrane on the outside of sesame seeds, and people can only absorb the nutrients after it is crushed. Therefore, whole sesame seeds should be processed before eating.

3. Pregnant women suffering from chronic enteritis and loose diarrhea should avoid eating sesame. Sesame contains a lot of fat, which can help clear the intestines after eating. Enteritis is also known as infectious diarrhea. People with chronic enteritis generally have symptoms such as diarrhea and loose stools. Eating sesame seeds, which can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements, will aggravate the condition.

4. There are many sesame products on the market. Pregnant women should pay attention to the ingredient list when choosing sesame products. The fewer additives, the better. Most additives contain chemical ingredients that may be harmful to the fetus.