Can pregnant women eat red dates? Are there any taboos?

Pregnant women should pay attention to dietary conditioning before becoming pregnant, so that the environment for fetal development can become the most suitable and best. However, not all foods are suitable for consumption during pregnancy. They should be consumed in moderation and according to the pregnant woman's body. For example, red dates are a food with very high nutritional value. So, can pregnant women eat red dates? Are there any taboos?

Red dates are rich in nutrients and are a good tonic. They have the effects of replenishing the middle and strengthening the qi, and are very beneficial for pregnant women. Many pregnant women will eat some red dates during pregnancy to replenish blood and regulate the body. However, not all pregnant women are suitable for eating red dates, and the amount of red dates that can be eaten each day also has certain requirements.

How many red dates are suitable for pregnant women to eat in a day?

You can eat it in moderation during pregnancy, generally 3 to 5 dates at a time, twice a day, because dates are high in sugar and can replenish blood and qi. Pregnant women should start eating stewed dates (dates stewed with peanuts or lotus seeds) about 7 days before delivery, 7 dates a day, which can aid delivery, replenish qi and promote blood circulation.

Pregnant women who should not eat red dates:

There is a popular saying among the people: "Eat three dates a day and you will never look old." Although it is nutritious, it is difficult to digest. The following special groups of people should eat it in moderation.

1. People with abdominal bloating: Eating too many dates can cause bloating. People with abdominal bloating and gas stagnation and pregnant women with abdominal bloating are all people who should not eat this food.

2. Patients with stomach problems: The skin of dates is hard and extremely difficult to digest. You must chew them thoroughly when eating, otherwise it will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and affect the absorption of nutrients. Patients with acute and chronic gastritis and gastric ulcers must remove the skin when eating raw dates, otherwise it is easy to damage the gastric mucosa. Dates are sweet and can stimulate the secretion of gastric acid, so they should not be eaten by people with excessive gastric acid or frequent acid reflux.

3. Diabetic patients: Dates are high in sugar, with a sugar content of more than 20%. If diabetic patients eat them excessively without restraint, it will damage the function of the pancreas, cause blood sugar and urine sugar to rise rapidly, and aggravate the condition.