Pregnant women in the late stage of pregnancy have a bulky body, and the fetus in their abdomen has already developed to a relatively mature stage, which may lead to childbirth at any time. Pregnant women at this time must pay attention to their movements and diet, and try to avoid premature birth as much as possible. Many pregnant women love to eat sugarcane. Can pregnant women eat sugarcane in the late stage? What should I pay attention to when eating sugarcane?
1、 Can I eat sugarcane in late pregnancy?
Modern medical research has shown that sugarcane contains abundant sugar and water. In addition, it also contains various vitamins, fats, proteins, organic acids, calcium, iron and other substances that are very beneficial to human metabolism. Sugarcane not only adds sweetness to food, but also provides the necessary nutrients and calories for the human body. It can be consumed by the general population, but it is not suitable for those with spleen and stomach deficiency cold and stomach pain.
Additionally, it should be noted that pregnant women should not consume sugarcane frequently. Because sugar cane contains a lot of sugar, the more you eat, the higher your blood sugar will be. Of course, pregnant mothers in a special period should be vigilant against pregnancy diabetes! When pregnant women eat sugarcane, if their blood sugar exceeds the normal limit, it can promote the growth and reproduction of Staphylococcus on the skin, which can easily cause small boils or swelling on the skin. If bacteria invade deep into the skin, it may cause bacteremia and threaten the internal environment of fetal survival.
Excessive intake of sugar can also lead to excessive production of acidic metabolites in the body, causing the blood to become acidic and easily causing fetal malformations. Even if the baby is normal after delivery, it may cause diabetes in adulthood. So, pregnant women should not consume too much sugar rich foods like sugarcane.
2、 Precautions for consuming sugarcane
1. Sugarcane contains many nutrients that the human body needs, especially with an iron content of up to 1.3 milligrams per 100 grams. It ranks first among various fruits and is known as the "blood nourishing fruit". Raw Sugar cane juice can clear away heat and aid digestion. It can be drunk by people with dry mouth and tongue, nausea and vomiting, indigestion, fever and fever. Drinking Sugar cane juice after heating can benefit the spleen and stomach.
If you grill sugarcane before eating, not only will it be sweeter, but it will also have a better moisturizing effect on the throat, making it a great food therapy for protecting the throat. In addition, sugarcane is also a dental cleaner. Chewing sugarcane can improve the self-cleaning and anti caries ability of teeth, and exercise facial muscles. For people with bad breath or oral inflammation, gargle Sugar cane juice and swallow it, which is helpful to remove odor and relieve pain.
2. The color of sugarcane skin varies, and its therapeutic effects also differ. Sugarcane with a green and yellow skin color has the effect of clearing heat, especially good at relieving lung heat and gastrointestinal heat. However, it is not suitable for people with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold pain in the stomach and abdomen. Sugarcane with a deep purple and almost black skin color has a mild and nourishing nature, which can satisfy hunger, relieve cough, strengthen the stomach, and replenish physical strength. However, it should not be eaten by those with sore throat and excessive heat. In addition, people with high sugar content, diabetes, abnormal metabolism and high blood fat should be careful to eat sugar cane.
Through the introduction in this article, it can be learned that pregnant women should try to eat less sugarcane in the late stage. It is not impossible to eat sugarcane, and it must be consumed with caution. Otherwise, eating too much sugarcane frequently may have adverse effects on pregnant women and their babies. There are still many things to pay attention to when eating sugarcane, and pregnant women must be careful.
