Pregnant expectant mothers sometimes have poor appetite due to changes in hormone secretion in the body during early pregnancy, which can lead to a decrease in appetite. Some expectant mothers like to eat snacks to stimulate their appetite during this period, but sometimes they also worry about whether snacking will affect the healthy development of the fetus. So, can pregnant women eat various snacks?
1. Pregnant women can eat snacks, but not all snacks are suitable for pregnant women to eat. It is better to choose the snacks you usually eat. Selective snacking is not only beneficial for the health of the mother, but also for the good development of the fetus. Firstly, the types of snacks that pregnant women should eat should not include puffed foods or fried snacks, as well as cold and spicy snacks that are not suitable for consumption.
2. Pregnant women should also pay attention to snacking, and consume snacks with high fat and sugar content in moderation. After all, pregnancy is a special physiological stage, and excessive intake of sugar and oil can easily cause complications such as gestational hypertension and high blood sugar. Therefore, snacks with high oil and sugar content should also be consumed appropriately.
3. Snacks that are more suitable for pregnant women should choose some original nut snacks, such as peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, etc. They should also eat more fresh seasonal fruits in moderation, especially fruits rich in vitamin C and folate, which are very beneficial for the healthy development of the fetus.
