During the entire pregnancy, many expectant mothers' dietary preferences may change, and in the middle of pregnancy, there is a strong demand for diet during pregnancy. Therefore, expectant mothers should not only eat well, but also eat nutritious food that is beneficial to the growth needs of the baby. So, can we eat black rice in mid pregnancy? Let's all learn about it.
During pregnancy, some pregnant women may prefer to eat coarse grains, which is actually a good phenomenon because the nutrition of coarse grains is currently lacking in the human body. However, black rice belongs to the category of japonica rice, which is black or black brown in color and has good edible and medicinal value. Especially, it has a high effect on nourishing blood. When consumed during pregnancy, it can provide energy for pregnant mothers, promote cell composition and activity, strengthen intestinal function, and promote healthy development of babies.
When choosing black rice, try to choose black rice with a uniform texture, color, luster, and unique fragrance. You can scrape off the outer skin with your hand, and the inside should be white rice grains, which proves that no artificial coloring agents have been added and it is natural black rice.
When cooking black rice, try to preserve the nutrition of its brown rice. It is most suitable for cooking Congee. Before cooking Congee, you can soak the black rice for a period of time to absorb water, and then put it into the pot to cook. The cooking time should be slightly longer. The black rice will blossom and the rice soup will be thick, so as to avoid digestive problems.
