Can I eat eggplant during confinement?

Fresh vegetables are always welcome. After all, this is an era that emphasizes health. Take eggplant for example. This vegetable not only provides the body with sufficient nutrients and trace elements, but also helps the human body prevent diseases. However, eggplant is cold in nature and is not suitable for everyone. So, can mothers who are in confinement eat eggplant?

Eggplant is quite attractive in appearance, with bright and attractive color. It has a soft and glutinous texture and can be eaten in many ways, such as fried, grilled, etc. Eggplant is also high in vitamin P, which can enhance the adhesion between cells, enhance the elasticity of blood vessels, and reduce its permeability and fragility. Therefore, there are many people who like to eat eggplant, and you can eat eggplant during the confinement period.

Precautions for eating eggplant during confinement

For ordinary people like us, there are not so many taboos when eating eggplant, but postpartum women’s physical conditions are not as good as ordinary people, so they need to pay attention to their diet at all times. Mothers can eat eggplants during the confinement period, but they should not eat too much, because eggplants are cold in nature and most women have a cold constitution, especially after giving birth, their bodies are even colder. Eating too much can easily cause loose stools and diarrhea, which will affect the body's recovery.

Many people say that eggplants can only be eaten in early summer, and eggplants in autumn cannot be eaten. This is not true because eggplants in autumn contain certain toxins and the taste is not as good as that in early summer. The flesh is hard and bitter. Therefore, mothers who like to eat eggplants are advised to choose fresh eggplants in season.

Do not remove the skin when eating eggplant because the skin is rich in vitamin B which can help the absorption of vitamin C.

Because eggplant absorbs oil very well, it is always greasy every time it is fried. Although it is fried with vegetable oil, it is greasy and not suitable for postpartum women. The diet during the confinement period should be light. Mothers who want to eat eggplant can choose steamed eggplant and try not to eat braised or fried eggplant, such as oil-drenched eggplant.

Steamed Eggplant

Method: 1. Wash the eggplants and steam them over high heat. Turn them over during the steaming process to ensure even heating. After they are cooked, simmer them in the pot for a few minutes.

2. After the eggplant has cooled slightly, tear it into small strips and place it on a plate

3. After sautéing the minced garlic with a little oil, pour into a small bowl with sesame oil and light soy sauce, mix well and pour over the eggplant.