What should pregnant women do if they like to eat leeks?

Because leeks are cold food, eating them may cause uterine contractions if pregnant women do so. Therefore, it is generally not recommended for pregnant women to eat too much leeks. However, some pregnant women like to eat leeks very much. In order to satisfy their cravings and supplement the nutrients in leeks, pregnant women can eat a small amount of leeks, but they must pay attention to the following points when eating:

1. It is best to pair leeks with pork: leeks are difficult to digest, so try to eat them with other foods to alleviate the irritation of leeks to the stomach and intestines. In addition, leeks are rich in sulfides, which can promote the body's absorption of vitamin B1. Therefore, if leeks are paired with pork products rich in vitamin B1, it is a more nutritious way to eat them.

2. Pregnant women should remember that they should not eat too much leeks in summer. It is believed that in summer, most leeks are aged and have high and rough fibers, which are difficult for pregnant women to absorb. In addition, gastrointestinal function is reduced in summer, especially for pregnant women, whose gastrointestinal function is more fragile. Eating more leeks can easily cause abdominal distension or diarrhea.

3. Leeks should not be heated for too long when eaten. Chives are rich in vitamin B. Heating can destroy these nutrients. The longer the heating time, the more they are destroyed. Therefore, it should not be consumed after being heated for a long time.

4. Leeks should not be eaten raw. The cooking time of leeks requires skill. They should not be heated for too long and should not be eaten raw. Because leeks contain more fiber and are difficult to digest, and unlike onions and garlic, which can be peeled and eaten raw, the edible part is closer to the ground and is often contaminated with microorganisms and parasite eggs. They also have many branches and are not easy to wash clean, making them prone to disease. Therefore, they should not be eaten raw.

When pregnant women eat leeks, they must pay attention to the dietary taboos of leeks to avoid causing greater harm to themselves and the fetus. And when eating leeks, be sure to wash them thoroughly, and make sure they are cooked before eating, and do not eat them raw. Of course, for the health of the fetus, pregnant women should restrain themselves and not eat leeks even if they like to eat them.