Women preparing for pregnancy need to pay attention to a healthy diet as they face a longer period of time to conceive a fetus, in order to enhance their physical fitness and prepare for the formation of the fetus in the body. However, many women who enjoy eating desserts and snacks find it difficult to give up their love for chocolate and often carry a few pieces of dark chocolate with them. Can they eat dark chocolate during pregnancy preparation?
Can I eat dark chocolate to prepare for pregnancy
1. Chocolate can be eaten during the preconception period, but it is not advisable to eat too much. Anything accumulates in small amounts. If chocolate is consumed excessively during the preconception period, not only will weight gain occur, but caffeine accumulation in the body is also detrimental to the growth environment of the fetus.
2. Although the main component of chocolate is cocoa beans, which contain stimulating ingredients such as theobromine and caffeine, studies have shown that caffeine can reduce women's chances of conception, increase the risk of miscarriage, and affect fetal development. Therefore, women preparing for pregnancy should not consume more than 20g of dark chocolate per day.
Dietary taboos during pregnancy preparation
1. Do not eat pickled foods. Pickled foods contain a high amount of nitrite, so try not to eat them during the preconception period.
2. Not eating barbecue. Barbecue can reduce the utilization rate of protein and affect the intake of amino acids, which are essential nutrients for the preconception stage.
3. Do not eat high sugar and spicy foods. A large amount of sugar will increase the probability of pregnant women with diabetes. Spicy food will cause stomach discomfort, which will affect the physical fitness of pregnant women.
For women who enjoy sweet foods or love chocolate, it is advisable to occasionally consume small amounts of dark chocolate with restraint during the preconception period. This way of consumption will not affect the body of pregnant women and will also regulate their dietary taste. However, after all, the cocoa content in dark chocolate can cause irritation to the body and fetus during pregnancy, so it is recommended to eat as little as possible.
