Can pregnant women eat spicy hot pot?

It is autumn now and the weather is quite cold. At this time, many pregnant women may think of eating hot pot to keep warm. In fact, it is okay for pregnant women to eat hot pot occasionally, but don’t eat hot pot that is too spicy. Hot pot contains high levels of purine, cholesterol and fat, so pregnant women should try to eat less. Even if you eat hot pot occasionally, you need to pay attention to mastering the method to avoid harming your body by eating hot pot carelessly.

Here are some healthy ways for pregnant women to eat hot pot.

Pregnant women must be careful when eating hot pot. Do not sit close to the hot pot fire, otherwise they will inhale carbon monoxide due to incomplete combustion, which is bad for the body. Also, do not sit downwind as the heat is too great and you will sweat easily.

As for hotpot restaurants outside, it is actually not recommended for pregnant women to eat there because it is unhygienic, and there are many people and it is messy, which can easily lead to accidents. Generally speaking, it is recommended that you make hot pot at home. This is not only hygienic and reliable, but also easier to take care of as the whole family is together.

When pregnant women eat hot pot, remember not to force yourself to eat hot pot. If you don’t want to eat it, stop immediately. Don’t worry or waste food. Of course, if you think it tastes good, you can eat a few more bites. But remember, eat more vegetables or tofu.

For pregnant women eating hot pot outside, I suggest you prepare two pairs of chopsticks, one pair to use as public chopsticks to pick up food in the pot, and the other pair to put food into your own mouth. In this way, cross infection among others can be avoided and it is more hygienic and reliable. Of course, one pair can also be used to dilute the spiciness, rinse with water, and then eat with another pair of chopsticks.

When eating hot pot, try to eat more vegetables and less meat. In addition, all food must be cooked before eating and should be eaten after it cools down to avoid overheating and irritating the gastrointestinal mucosa. When eating hot pot, cook more tofu, which can replenish minerals and is easy to digest and absorb.