Can I eat water chestnuts when I am pregnant?

In the early stages of pregnancy, pregnant women need to pay attention to a lot of things, because the early stages of pregnancy is a very important stage, the baby at this time is still very sensitive and cannot withstand twists and turns, so pregnant women in this stage whether in diet or habits need to pay attention. There are many foods that cannot be eaten during pregnancy. So can you eat water chestnuts during pregnancy?

1. Can I eat water chestnuts when I am 4 and a half months pregnant?

Pregnant women in their fourth month of pregnancy should be careful when eating water chestnuts. The nature of water chestnuts is cold, which may have a certain impact on the early stages of pregnancy, promote uterine contractions, and may cause miscarriage. Therefore, pregnant women should be cautious when eating water chestnuts in the early stages of pregnancy, and can take them in small amounts later on. The appropriate way for pregnant women to eat water chestnuts: Pregnant mothers can take a small amount of water chestnuts during pregnancy. The water chestnuts should be boiled or the juice should be drunk. It is not suitable to take too much. Although water chestnuts are rich in nutrients, many people do not recommend pregnant women to eat water chestnuts. Water chestnuts are cold, slippery and have a certain effect on the early stages of pregnancy. They can promote uterine contractions and thus may cause miscarriage.

2. What is a horseshoe?

Water chestnut, also known as horse hoof, is native to Indonesia. It is a perennial woody plant that grows in rice fields. What we eat is the flat underground stem. In medicine, horseshoe also occupies a place. Water chestnuts are sweet and cold in nature, and enter the lung and stomach meridians. It has the effects of purifying the heart and removing heat, moistening the lungs and relieving coughs, cooling the liver, aiding digestion, relieving coughs and reducing phlegm, and promoting urination and clearing the eyes. The emerald green stems of water chestnuts are called "Tongtiancao" in medicine. They are cool in nature and slightly bitter in taste. They have the effects of clearing away heat and fire, nourishing the kidneys and strengthening yang, and promoting urination.

Water chestnuts are crispy and delicious. I believe that many friends like to eat water chestnuts. However, pregnant women should be careful when eating water chestnuts, especially those in the early stages of pregnancy. Try not to eat water chestnuts at this time. It is okay to eat some water chestnuts until the middle and late stages of pregnancy.