Dear mothers-to-be, the Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, and the aroma of zongzi is overflowing, but for you who are pregnant, has this delicious zongzi become a difficult puzzle to solve?Today, let's take a look at it and see if you can eat zongzi when you are pregnant!
1. The nutritional composition of zongzi
First of all, we have to understand what is in the zongzi. Zongzi is mainly made of glutinous rice, and there are various inlays, such as bean paste, egg yolk, meat, etc. Glutinous rice is an important carbohydrate** that provides essential energy for pregnant women. And different invaginations provide other nutrients such as proteins, fats, etc.
2. Dietary requirements during pregnancy
The principle of eating during pregnancy is to eat in a balanced and moderate amount. Although zongzi is good, glutinous rice is a sticky food, which is difficult to digest and can easily cause stomach distension and indigestion in pregnant women. In addition, the invagination in the rice dumplings, such as too much meat or salted egg yolk, may contain high salt and fat, and should not be consumed in excess.
3. Is it suitable to eat zongzi when pregnant?
To sum up, eating zongzi during pregnancy is not an absolute taboo, but the key is how to eat it. It is recommended to choose rice dumplings with simple invagination, low fat and low salt, such as red bean rice dumplings, and the amount should not be too much. At the same time, pair it with some fiber-rich fruits and vegetables to aid digestion.
Fourth, special reminder
Finally, it is a special reminder that expectant mothers with high blood sugar or gestational diabetes should pay special attention to the fact that the high sugar content of glutinous rice may affect your blood sugar levels, and it is recommended to choose to eat it under the guidance of a doctor.
Dear mothers-to-be, although zongzi is good, you need to be more cautious about your diet during pregnancy. While savoring traditional food, don't forget to take care of yourself and your baby's health. If you have more questions about diet during pregnancy, remember to follow me - a guide to maternal and infant health, accompany you with health and share the happy time of mother and baby!