Many people have heavy dampness in their bodies, and if they wake up in the morning feeling something wrapped around their heads, they are very lethargic. This is mostly caused by the accumulation of dampness in the body. If you want to remove moisture from your body, using dietary therapy is a great choice. So, what should I eat to remove dampness during pregnancy?
If pregnant women want to get rid of moisture, they can eat some Astragalus yam Congee, which can have a good effect. Coix seed has the effect of invigorating the spleen and removing dampness, yam can nourish the spleen, and astragalus can invigorate the spleen, as well as promote diuresis and reduce swelling. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, it is believed that dampness flows through the spleen, so everyone can eliminate dampness by strengthening the spleen.
Pregnant women eating fresh shrimp and wax gourd Congee can also play a dehumidification effect. Winter melon has the effects of promoting diuresis, dispelling dampness, and removing phlegm, which can alleviate symptoms such as lung heat and excessive phlegm, nephritis edema, and promote urination. Pregnant women often eat some fresh shrimp and wax gourd Congee, which can not only supplement nutrition, but also has an obvious role in eliminating dampness.
When cooking, people often add some onions, ginger, and garlic. In fact, they are not only seasonings, but also have some medicinal value. For example, drinking a bowl of hot ginger soup can force out the dampness in the body. After the body sweats, the dampness in the body will be greatly reduced. When removing moisture, it is important to avoid eating cold fruits and vegetables such as bitter gourd, lettuce, watermelon, and Chinese cabbage.
