Can pregnant women eat a small amount of coix seed?

We may not know what coix seed is and what its functions are. Coix seed itself is beneficial and has high medicinal value. Whether used for nourishment or medical treatment, its effect is very mild. Therefore, some pregnant mothers will ask, what is the effect of eating coix seed during pregnancy? Are there more advantages or disadvantages? Or you don’t know whether you should eat coix seed. Here we will tell you, is it okay for pregnant women to eat a small amount of coix seed?

It's best not to eat

Benefits of Job's tears

1. Lose weight: Barley porridge is a traditional Han medicinal food. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, losing weight and reducing swelling. Use 30 grams of coix seed and appropriate amount of white sugar as raw materials. Wash the coix seeds, put them in a casserole, add appropriate amount of water, place the casserole on high heat to boil, and then simmer over low heat. When the coix seeds are cooked, add sugar and it is ready to eat. Can strengthen the spleen and remove dampness, lose weight and reduce swelling

2. Job's tears can lower blood lipids and blood sugar, promote metabolism, have a diuretic effect, and effectively improve edema. Job's tears are also low in calories, so you don't have to worry about getting fat even if you eat more. Moreover, coix seed is rich in water-soluble fiber, which can improve constipation and remove toxins accumulated in the body.

3. Job's tears are sweet, mild and slightly cold in nature, and have the effects of diuresis and swelling, strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, relaxing muscles and removing numbness, clearing away heat and discharging pus. Therefore, it is effective for edema-type obesity. "If vegetables can be eaten raw, try to eat them raw, so that the nutrients in the vegetables can be preserved to the greatest extent." "The more natural the salad, the better, and try not to blanch it if possible." Vitamins are water-soluble substances, and blanching vegetables will easily cause vitamin loss.

The above content is our detailed answer to the question of whether it is okay for pregnant women to eat a small amount of coix seed. I believe everyone has a general understanding of this issue. From this point of view, coix seed itself is a very tonic food, but it is something that promotes blood circulation, so it is taboo for pregnant women. I hope that pregnant mothers will not eat coix seed for the health of their children.