Pregnancy is a special period in a woman's life, and it is also a beautiful expectation for the future. During this period, every little detail is related to the health of the mother and baby.
Bird's nest, which has been regarded as a nourishing ingredient since ancient times, what is the significance of pregnant mothers? When is the best time to eat bird's nest while pregnant? Let's take a look.
Frequency and amount of bird's nest
Generally speaking, it is more appropriate for pregnant mothers to consume bird's nest 2-3 times a week during pregnancy. The amount of dried bird's nest is about 3-5 grams each time, which can be adjusted according to the individual's physique and needs.
Various ways to eat bird's nest during pregnancy
Bird's nest porridge with rock sugar.
Ingredients: 3 grams of bird's nest, appropriate amount of rock sugar, 50 grams of rice, 250ml of water.
Method: Soak the rice for 2 hours in advance, add water and boil until it is porridge-like. Add the soaked bird's nest, simmer for 10 minutes, add rock sugar and stir well.
Red dates and wolfberry bird's nest soup.
Ingredients: 3 grams of bird's nest, 5 red dates, appropriate amount of wolfberry, appropriate amount of rock sugar, 200ml of water.
Method: Soak the red dates and wolfberries in advance, boil them with water, then turn to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the soaked bird's nest, simmer for 10 minutes, add rock sugar.
Bird's nest soup with coconut milk.
Ingredients: 3 grams of bird's nest, 50ml of coconut milk, 100ml of milk, appropriate amount of sugar.
Directions: Mix coconut water and milk until warm. Add the soaked bird's nest and simmer for 10 minutes. Add sugar and stir well.
Precautions for buying bird's nest
Origin: High-quality bird's nests are mainly produced in Southeast Asia, such as Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Color: The natural color of bird's nest is off-white or beige, too white may be bleached.
Texture: A good bird's nest has a moist but not sticky texture, and it will be elastic when gently pulled.
Smell: Natural bird's nest has a faint fishy smell and fragrance, if there is a strong pungent smell, chemicals may be added.
Tips
Pregnant women who are allergic to protein or bird's nest ingredients should avoid it.
There are many counterfeit and shoddy bird's nest products in the market, and you should choose formal channels and brands when buying.
Bird's nests should be stored in a dry and ventilated place away from direct sunlight. Its shelf life is generally 2-3 years, but the best before date is 1-2 years.
Pairing: Bird's nest should not be eaten with greasy food, and should be avoided with tea, because the tannic acid in tea will affect the nutritional value of bird's nest.