Watermelon is the best fruit to harvest in summer. Many people like to hold a watermelon and enjoy the cool and refreshing feeling. Moreover, the flesh of watermelon is very full, free of fat and cholesterol, and contains a large amount of nutrients such as glucose, malic acid, fructose, protein amino acids, lycopene, and rich vitamin C. It is a delicious and naturally nutritious fruit. But for expectant mothers who are pregnant, will eating watermelon have any impact on their health? Will it pose a threat to the health of the baby? Is watermelon acidic or alkaline?
Watermelon is alkaline according to testing. It should be noted that some foods are mistaken for acidic foods because they taste sour, such as hawthorn, tomatoes, vinegar, plums, etc. In fact, these are typical alkaline foods. Watermelon belongs to alkaline food, and the acidity or alkalinity of food is not determined by taste, but by the final metabolic products of the food in the human body. If the metabolic products contain cations such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium, they are considered alkaline foods. On the contrary, foods with more sulfur and phosphorus are considered acidic, so vinegar and apples, although sour in taste, are alkaline foods. Watermelon is rich in mineral salts and various vitamins, making it an alkaline food. Eating alkaline foods regularly is very beneficial to the human body.
Can pregnant mothers eat watermelon? It varies from person to person and can be divided into the following situations:
1. Pregnant women who do not have any special illnesses can drink watermelon appropriately. Watermelon contains substances that can lower blood pressure, which is very helpful for occasional sudden increases in blood pressure in the body. Especially for pregnant mothers, it is easy for their bodies to accumulate a lot of toxins during pregnancy. After eating watermelon, urine output will significantly increase, which can reduce the content of bile pigments and benefit the health of the fetus. It can also alleviate the pain caused by constipation and make bowel movements smooth. For the fetus in the abdomen, it can also reduce the occurrence of jaundice in the child, which has a certain auxiliary effect.
During pregnancy, expectant mothers may feel irritable and lose appetite. At this time, it is advisable to fry some fresh watermelon juice to drink, which can increase skin elasticity, make you younger, reduce skin wrinkles, and increase skin radiance. Guapi can be used to apply to areas of the body that are prone to prickly heat, which can reduce the occurrence of prickly heat. In summer, the climate is hot and pregnant women are more prone to getting overheated. Eating some watermelon in moderation can have the effects of clearing heat, relieving summer heat, generating fluids, and quenching thirst. It is also beneficial for eliminating toxins that are harmful to the body, ensuring a healthier and worry free environment for pregnancy.
2. Pregnant mothers with high blood pressure, acute and chronic nephritis, cholecystitis, diabetes, and oral ulcer should never eat watermelon. Watermelon can increase the blood pressure of pregnant women with high blood pressure, which is easy to cause cerebral hemorrhage and other risks. Pregnant mothers with acute and chronic nephritis will not be able to discharge water in time because they eat too much watermelon, which will lead to acute heart failure. Special attention should be paid to pregnant women with diabetes. Eating watermelons is likely to cause blood sugar rise, which will lead to life danger. The fetus is prone to miscarriage, premature delivery, and even death.
During pregnancy, watermelon can be eaten appropriately, but what about during the preparation period?
Preparing for pregnancy can also be done by eating watermelon. There are many folk beliefs that say watermelon should not be eaten during pregnancy, but this is not accurate because although watermelon is a cool fruit, as long as it is consumed in moderation, it will not be harmful to the body. And watermelon contains vitamins, which can be consumed appropriately during pregnancy preparation and pregnancy to supplement vitamin C, which is beneficial to the body.
When pregnant women have no appetite and severe nausea and vomiting, watermelon can also bring a refreshing feeling, with a good taste and a good refreshing effect, improving their appetite and promoting sensitivity to taste. And if you have restless emotions during pregnancy, having a watermelon that clears heat and relieves summer heat, sweet and sandy, will immediately improve your mood!
