Most of the early pregnancy reactions of expectant mothers will gradually disappear after three months, but there is one symptom that may continue to follow the expectant mother until the baby is born, which is bloating. The appearance of bloating greatly affects the appetite of expectant mothers, so what is the best dish for pregnant women with bloating?
1. Lotus root
Lotus root has the effects of strengthening the spleen, stomach, and promoting ventilation. At the same time, it can also help expectant mothers nourish their minds and calm their nerves. If the expectant mother has abdominal distension during pregnancy, she can use lotus root to cook various dishes or use lotus root to cook Congee to drink, and her flatulence will be alleviated.
2. Fennel
Fennel has many benefits. It can stimulate appetite, regulate qi, dispel cold, suppress nausea and vomiting, treat abdominal distension and fullness, and also promote bowel movements, diuresis, and detoxification. So if expectant mothers feel bloated, they can eat more fennel, stir fry dishes with fennel, and make dumplings with fennel, which also tastes great.
3. Exhaust food
There are many common exhaust foods in daily life, such as cauliflower, celery, garlic, chives, Chinese cabbage, and so on. Expectant mother's bloating refers to the presence of a large amount of gas in the gastrointestinal tract. Consuming more of these exhaust foods can help to expel the gas and alleviate the bloating.
4. Perilla leaves
Perilla leaves are also a type of vegetable, but many people like to use them for seasoning. Perilla leaves have the effect of regulating qi and relieving bloating. Expectant mothers with bloating can use perilla leaf decoction water to drink every day, which can effectively alleviate stomach bloating.
