1. Eat more iron-rich foods
From before and at the beginning of pregnancy, we should pay attention to eating more iron-rich foods such as lean meat, poultry, animal liver and blood (duck blood, pig blood) and eggs. Bean products also contain more iron, and the absorption rate of intestines is also high, so attention should be paid to intake. Eat pasta as the staple food. Pasta contains more iron than rice, and its intestinal absorption is better than rice.
2. Eat more foods that help iron absorption
Fruits and vegetables can not only supplement iron, but also contain vitamin C, which can promote iron absorption in the intestine. Therefore, while eating iron-rich foods, it is best to eat more fruits and vegetables together, which also has a good iron supplement effect. It is best for expectant mothers to eat eggs and meat at the same time to improve the utilization rate of iron in eggs. Or eggs and tomatoes are eaten at the same time. Vitamin C in tomatoes can improve the iron absorption rate.
3. Use iron cookers to cook meals
When cooking, try to use iron pots and shovels. When cooking food, these traditional cookers will produce some small pieces of iron to dissolve in food, forming soluble iron salts, which are easy for the intestines to absorb iron.
4. Eat more foods rich in folic acid
Take folic acid supplements from the third month before pregnancy until the third month after pregnancy. Pay attention to eating foods rich in folic acid, such as liver, kidney, green leafy vegetables, fish, eggs, cereals, bean products and nuts. Moreover, when cooking, be careful not to have too high a temperature or cook for too long.