Can pregnant women eat grapes?

Red grapes have always been known as "the dazzling pearl of amethyst". They are sweet and sour and are a favorite fresh fruit for many pregnant mothers. However, some people feel that the sugar content of grapes is too high. If pregnant women eat grapes, it will cause their blood sugar to rise, which is very likely to cause gestational diabetes. So, can pregnant women eat grapes during the second trimester of pregnancy?

Grapes are juicy and have a sugar content of 10%-30%, mainly glucose. The excessive salicylic acid in red grapes is beneficial for digestion and absorption. Eating more red grapes can strengthen the spleen and stomach. Grapes contain the minerals calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron and a variety of vitamins B21, B2, B6, C and P. They also contain a variety of amino acids needed by the body. Eating grapes regularly is beneficial for neurasthenia and fatigue. It is a must-eat fruit during pregnancy.

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, eating grapes has the benefit of nourishing the fetus for pregnant women. Red grapes are used as medicine for medical treatment, and each generation of Chinese medicine has explained that it can treat weakness, palpitations, night sweats, rheumatism, arthralgia, pulmonary tuberculosis, cold cough, swollen and painful gums, and rashes. It also has the effect of nourishing the fetus for pregnant women. From the perspective of Western medicine, some people in Australia have also discovered that grapes and their products can have antiviral effects. The grape seed component in red grapes can also enhance immunity and help pregnant women get less sick. Next, let’s talk about what are the common problems that pregnant women have when eating grapes?

1. Pregnant women should not drink water immediately after eating red grapes. Grapes themselves have the effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements. If you drink water immediately after eating grapes, the stomach will not have time to digest them, and the water will dilute the gastric juice. Grapes, water and gastric juice will undergo extensive oxidation and fermentation, which will accelerate gastrointestinal motility and cause diarrhea. However, this type of diarrhea is not caused by bacteria and will heal without treatment after the diarrhea.

2. Pregnant women should not drink pure milk immediately after eating red grapes. Grapes contain vitamin C, and the elements in milk will react with the vitamin C in grapes, which is very harmful to the stomach. Taking the two at the same time will cause diarrhea, and in severe cases, vomiting. Therefore, you cannot drink pure milk right after eating grapes. It is recommended that you drink pure milk 30 minutes after eating grapes.

3. Pregnant women should not eat too many grapes. Because red grapes have a high sugar content, diabetics should avoid eating them. Pregnant women should prevent diabetes during pregnancy, so they should take grapes in moderation.

4. Pregnant women should wait 4 hours after eating grapes before eating seafood to prevent the tannins in grapes from reacting with the high-quality protein in seafood to produce indigestible substances, which would affect their health.

5. Clean the grapes thoroughly. There may be residual waste on the grape skin, and it is inevitable to touch the grapes during the process of eating red grapes, so don't forget to eat them hygienically.