There is a very delicious wild vegetable called alfalfa. In real life, many people like to eat alfalfa vegetables. Can pregnant women eat alfalfa wild vegetables? What should pregnant women pay special attention to in their diet? Let's talk about this topic today.
Eating alfalfa appropriately during pregnancy is very beneficial for women. In fact, alfalfa is a type of legume plant, and among alfalfa varieties, there is one outstanding one, which is purple alfalfa. The tender stems and leaves of this alfalfa are highly nutritious and have long been one of China's ancient vegetables.
In addition, alfalfa contains abundant iron elements, which can be used as an excellent auxiliary food for treating anemia. If pregnant women eat alfalfa appropriately, they can absorb rich iron elements. Iron is actually a very important substance that makes up human hemoglobin. Once pregnant women experience iron deficiency, it may cause fetal asphyxia in the uterus, or fetal death in the uterine cavity, as well as various symptoms such as miscarriage, premature birth, and common postpartum fetal malnutrition.
It is worth mentioning that in the northern dietary habits, people generally like to eat alfalfa with a cold mix. First, rinse it with clean water, then blanch it in hot water, and then soak it in cold water for more than ten minutes to keep the alfalfa fresh. After blanching, gently rub off some of the juice contained in the alfalfa with both hands. After the alfalfa seeds are mixed and flavorful, you can eat them directly. It has a very delicious taste, with a refreshing and clear spleen. It is really a great dish on the family dining table. Whenever guests come to the house, it can also be used as a drink, not to mention how delicious it is.
