Pregnancy is a big deal for a family, not just for the purpose of passing on the family line. The arrival of a new life can bring infinite joy to the family. However, the prerequisite is to give birth to a healthy baby. Therefore, in order to achieve this goal, adequate preparation should be made before pregnancy. In addition to strengthening exercise, attention should also be paid to diet. Some pregnant women may not eat spicy and stimulating foods due to physical reasons, and some may not eat foods that can easily cause allergies due to allergic reactions. So, what should pregnant women pay attention to in terms of diet during pregnancy preparation? Which vegetables should not be eaten during pregnancy preparation?
1. What foods should pregnant women not eat during the preparation period for pregnancy
Pregnant women should use foods that are rich in nutrients and do not cause adverse reactions during pregnancy preparation, such as spicy foods like chili peppers. Chili peppers contain capsaicin, and excessive capsaicin can severely stimulate the gastrointestinal mucosa, causing high congestion and increased peristalsis, leading to stomach pain, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and burning pain in the anus, triggering gastrointestinal diseases and promoting hemorrhoid bleeding. Therefore, if expectant mothers have conditions such as esophagitis, gastroenteritis, gastric ulcers, and hemorrhoids, they should eat less or avoid spicy food.
In addition, pickled vegetables should not be consumed during the preconception period, as they lose a significant amount of vitamins and almost all of their vitamin C after being pickled. During the pickling process, pickled foods are often contaminated by microorganisms. If the amount of salt added is less than 15%, the nitrate in vegetables can be reduced to nitrite by microorganisms. When nitrite encounters amine substances in the human body, it can generate nitrosamines. Nitrosamine is a carcinogenic substance, so frequent consumption of pickled products can easily cause cancer. Therefore, it is forbidden to consume pickled vegetables during pregnancy preparation.
2. Precautions
During the preparation period for pregnancy, pregnant women should undergo a comprehensive physical examination to understand their physical condition, know what they can and cannot eat, and strictly prohibit the consumption of foods that are prone to allergic reactions. However, one should not be picky about food and should maintain a balanced intake of nutrients through a balanced diet.
