A few beneficial foods for pregnant moms

In order to have a healthy, beautiful and smart baby, parents spare no effort. They begin to take in a large amount of nutrition from the beginning of pregnancy so that the baby in the womb can absorb more nutrition. In fact, this kind of eating habit does not necessarily achieve the desired effect. Below, please allow the experts from Beijing Armed Police General Hospital to introduce several nutritious foods to us.

Peanuts

Peanuts are also known as longevity nuts. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that peanuts have the effects of replenishing the spleen and stomach, moistening the lungs and stopping coughs, promoting lactation and lubricating the intestines.

Experts from Beijing Armed Police General Hospital particularly remind: it is best not to eat more than 10 peanuts per day. Because raw peanuts are slightly cold in nature, eating too much raw peanuts can easily lead to diarrhea. However, roasted peanuts are slightly warm in nature, and if eaten in excess, they can cause internal heat. Persisting in eating peanuts not only enhances intelligence but also greatly helps with milk secretion after childbirth for mothers.

Walnut Kernels

Walnuts have the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, replenishing qi and blood, warming the lungs and moistening the intestines. Not only are they excellent brain-enhancing foods, but they also have the effect of blackening beards and hair. Expectant mothers who often consume walnuts will find their babies' hair growing well.

Experts from Beijing Armed Police General Hospital particularly remind: walnut kernels are rich in fat and protein, and eating three per day is sufficient; do not overeat. They can be eaten raw or cooked. If the inner skin of the walnut kernel is removed and eaten raw, its effects of moistening the intestines and relieving constipation will be more significant, making it suitable for expectant mothers troubled by constipation.

Jujubes (Red Dates)

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that jujubes have the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, replenishing and benefiting qi and blood, and moistening the heart and lungs. Qi and blood are the foundation of one's innate constitution; if an expectant mother has sufficient qi and blood, the fetus benefits directly.

Experts from Beijing Armed Police General Hospital particularly remind: although jujubes have many benefits, due to their sweet taste and warm nature, eating too many can assist dampness and generate heat. Therefore, if consumed daily, it is best not to exceed three. Jujubes also contain abundant vitamin C and vitamin E, which are very beneficial to the skin of expectant mothers. They can also prevent pigmentation and the formation of spots.