Can pregnant women eat cherries?

Cherries are on sale in summer and many people love to taste them. But can pregnant women in their special period eat cherries? Pregnant women can eat cherries, but they should be eaten in moderation.

The ripe cherry is bright red and smooth in color, sweet and sour in taste, rich in nutrition, and has high health and medical value, so it is called "the first fruit". The nutritional value of cherries is very high. They are rich in iron, which is beneficial to blood. They also contain phosphorus, magnesium and potassium. The vitamin A content of cherries is 4-5 times higher than that of apples. They are an ideal fruit for pregnant women and breastfeeding women.

Benefits of eating cherries for pregnant women

1. Cherries can supplement the nutrients needed by pregnant women: Cherries are rich in iron, which is beneficial to blood, and contain phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium. The content of vitamin D in cherry is 4-5 times higher than that in apples, which are all trace elements needed by pregnant women during pregnancy. Pregnant women are very prone to malnutrition due to poor appetite, picky eating, etc. The various nutrients and nutrients in cherries are just the right supplements for the nutrients that pregnant women lack.

2. Cherries are the first choice for pregnant women to prevent anemia: Cherries contain a lot of iron, which can promote the regeneration of hemoglobin concentration. It can not only prevent iron deficiency anemia, but also enhance immunity, benefit the brain and intelligence. Eating cherries regularly can supplement the body's demand for iron. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the fetus or infant needs to be provided with nutrients, and the need for iron also increases further. Eating appropriate amounts of cherries during pregnancy can prevent anemia during pregnancy.

3. Beautify and maintain the complexion: Cherries are rich in nutrients, and the protein, sugar, phosphorus, carotene, vitamin C, etc. they contain are higher than those in apples and pears. Especially the copper content is high. Regular application of cherry juice on the face and wrinkles can make the facial skin white and rosy, and remove wrinkles and spots. For pregnant women, cherries can balance skin metabolism, slow down the aging of vitamin A, help activate cells and cleanse the skin.

4. Pregnant women eating cherries can also be beneficial to the baby's neurological development and increase the probability of growing a smart baby.

Common problems of eating cherries during pregnancy

1. Although cherries are good, pregnant women should eat them in moderation, otherwise it will increase the extra burden on the stomach and intestines.

2. Cherries are warm foods, and eating too much of them can easily cause internal heat. Therefore, pregnant women with excessive internal heat or ulcers are best not to eat cherries.

3. When choosing cherries, be careful to select those with stems attached, with clear color and round skin without dents.

4. Cherries are not easy to store and are best eaten fresh. If it cannot be eaten on the same day, it must be stored in the refrigerator, and the time should not be too long. Cherries are suitable for storage at a freezing temperature of -1 degrees Celsius. Cherries are fruits and are very fragile, so they must be handled with care.

5. Kidney patients should eat cherries with caution: The potassium content of big cherries cannot be ignored. Every 100 grams contains 258 mg of potassium, which is not a small number for patients with kidney disease. If the kidneys of patients with kidney disease fail to regulate water and electrolyte solutions, they will have oliguria and edema. When urine is low, potassium excretion decreases and potassium retention occurs. If the patient takes too many cherries, the patient will develop hyperkalemia. When blood potassium is >6.5 mmol/L, the patient's heart may become unable to breathe within a few seconds to a few minutes. Therefore, hyperkalemia can be said to be the culprit of diabetic nephropathy.