Xiaohong is an expectant mother who loves to eat fruits, especially mangoes. One day, she saw a bunch of bright and attractive mangoes in the supermarket and couldn't help but buy some to go home. She washed a mango, and after cutting it, the sweet smell came to her nose, and she couldn't wait to take a bite and thought it was very delicious. However, she suddenly remembered a question: Can pregnant women eat mangoes?
Can pregnant women eat mango?
Mango is a tropical fruit that tastes sweet and juicy, rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, and has many benefits for human health. So, can pregnant women eat mango? The answer is yes, pregnant women can eat mangoes, but in moderation, not in excess.
Pregnant women eating mango has several benefits:
1. Supplement vitamin A
Mango is a great source of vitamin A, which is essential for vision, immune system, and fetal development. Vitamin A also helps in the development of the heart, lungs, kidneys, bones, and eyes.
2. Supplement folic acid
Mango is also a great source of folate, which is essential for the development of the fetal brain and spinal cord. Consuming mango prevents neural tube malformations that occur in the first stages of pregnancy .
3. Promote digestion
Mango is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help bowel movements, and prevent constipation during pregnancy.
4. Relieve morning sickness
The fresh taste of mango helps prevent morning sickness, and the vitamin C in mango also plays a key role in relieving nausea and vomiting.
Although pregnant women can eat mangoes, they should also pay attention to the following:
1. Control the component
Mango, although highly nutritious, is also high in sugar and calories, and excessive consumption can lead to elevated blood sugar, increasing the risk of gestational diabetes and fetal macrosomia. In general, one or two tablets a day is enough.
2. Avoid allergies
Mango contains some ingredients that are easy to cause human allergies, such as urushiol in mango skin. People with allergies will experience symptoms such as itchy skin, rashes, and mouth sores after touching or eating mangoes. Therefore, pregnant women with allergies or intolerance to mango should avoid it. 、
3. Choose fresh
Mangoes should be selected in fresh, ripe, damage-free varieties. Do not eat unripe or spoiled mango to avoid indigestion or food poisoning.
So how should we pick mangoes?
1. How to tell if a mango is ripe or not
In general, ripe mangoes will have a sweet smell, and the skin will become soft, and some will appear dark spots or cracks. You can gently press the mango with your hand, and if it feels elastic, it means that it is not ripe; If it feels soft, it is cooked. You can also smell the mango with your nose, if there is a fragrance, it means that it is ripe; If there is no fragrance, it means that it is not ripe.
2. How to tell if a mango is new or not
Fresh mangoes will be shiny, bright in color, and there will be no fading or blackening areas. Stale mangoes will appear shriveled, dull in color, and some may even become moldy or rotten. You can look at the stem of the mango, if it is a fresh mango, the stem will be green, and there is juice; If the mango is stale , the stem will be dry and have no juice.
3. How to clean mango so that there is no pesticide residue
Since the skin of mango is relatively thick, pesticide residues are unlikely. But to be on the safe side, you still have to soak the mango in clean water for about 10 minutes, and then wipe it clean with a brush or cloth. You can also wash the mango with salt or vinegar to remove some bacteria or pesticides.
In short, pregnant women should choose appropriately according to their physical condition and preferences when choosing fruits, and pay attention to the way and quantity of consumption. Although the fruit is delicious and healthy, it should also be moderate!