Benefits of eating shrimp during pregnancy

The nutritional value of shrimp is very high, and the calcium content in it is very high. The calcium content of two shrimps is equivalent to the calcium content of a bag of milk. Many pregnant women will eat some seafood such as shrimps to supplement nutrition during pregnancy, but pregnant women must pay attention to whether they have allergies when eating. The protein content in shrimps is also relatively high, so what are the benefits of shrimps during pregnancy?

1. Shrimp is high in protein, which can meet the protein needs of pregnant mothers during pregnancy.

2. Shrimp meat is very soft and easy to digest, and its nutrients are more easily absorbed by pregnant mothers.

3. Shrimp is rich in magnesium, which plays an important regulatory role in heart activity. Pregnant women eating shrimp can protect the cardiovascular system well.

4. Shrimp is high in calcium, and we all know the role of calcium. Pregnant mothers especially need calcium supplementation during pregnancy, so there is no need to say more about this benefit of eating shrimp.

5. Shrimp contains lecithin, which plays a unique role in promoting the baby's brain development.

How to eat shrimp for pregnant women

Stir-fried shrimp

Ingredients: shrimp, egg white, cucumber, carrot, canned bamboo shoots, sesame oil, MSG, cooking wine, starch, green onion, ginger

Method: 1. Wash the shrimps and mix them with egg white, starch and salt.

2. Wash the cucumber and cut it into diamond-shaped slices together with the canned bamboo shoots; peel the carrots, wash them, cut them into small slices, and blanch them in boiling water.

3. Heat the wok, add peanut oil, heat until 30% hot, add shrimps, stir-fry for a few times, remove and drain the oil.

4. Heat sesame oil in another pan until it is 50% hot, add bamboo shoots, carrots and cucumber slices, stir-fry until cooked and remove from the pan to drain the oil.

5. Heat the original wok, pour in sesame oil and when it is 60% hot, add chopped green onion and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant. Add shrimps, side dishes and seasonings, stir well and serve.

Fresh Shrimp and Lean Meat Porridge

Ingredients: lean meat, fresh shrimp, Chinese cabbage, polished rice, refined salt, water, sesame oil

Method: 1. Wash and slice the lean meat, put it in a bowl, add sesame oil and a small amount of salt and marinate for a while.

2. Wash the shrimps, remove the heads and shells, and cut the shrimp meat into small pieces.

3. Wash the cabbage leaves and cut them into small pieces.

4. Wash the japonica rice, put it into a pot with boiling water, continue to boil, then add the lean meat.

5. After boiling again, take out the lean meat, chop it into minced meat and put it back into the pot to cook.

6. After boiling, add fresh shrimp, salt, and shredded ginger, then simmer over low heat until it becomes porridge. Add the cabbage and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in an appropriate amount of sesame oil and serve.