What alkaline foods can pregnant women eat?
Generally speaking, foods containing more minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium are alkaline foods.
1, alkaline foods include: tofu, peas, protein, milk, celery, potatoes, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, carrots, kelp, mung beans, oranges, bananas, watermelons, persimmons and strawberries.
2. Weakly alkaline foods include: tofu, peas, soybeans, mung beans, rape, celery, sweet potatoes, lotus roots, onions, eggplant, pumpkins, cucumbers, mushrooms, radishes, milk and so on.
3. Alkaline foods include spinach, cabbage, cabbage, lettuce, carrots, bamboo shoots, potatoes, kelp, oranges, watermelons, grapes, bananas, strawberries, millet, persimmons, coffee and wine.
4. Strongly alkaline foods: grapes, tea, wine, kelp, oranges, persimmons, cucumbers and carrots.
5. Moderately alkaline foods: soybeans, tomatoes, bananas, strawberries, protein, dried plums, lemons, spinach, etc.
6. Weak alkaline foods: red beans, apples, Chinese cabbage, tofu, cabbage, rape, pears and potatoes.
The benefits of pregnant women eating alkaline food
Enhance immunity. Pregnant women can eat alkaline food during pregnancy. Eating alkaline food is conducive to the healthy development of the baby, because our body fluids are slightly alkaline. Eating some alkaline foods properly is beneficial to the absorption and utilization of substances, can promote digestion, enhance appetite, and enhance human immunity and disease resistance.
Cancer prevention. Alkaline food can soften blood vessels, remove toxins from blood and prevent cancer. Eating alkaline food regularly can reduce the accumulation of acidic impurities and inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
Brain strengthening and intelligence improving. Eating alkaline food regularly during pregnancy can enhance memory, strengthen the brain, and is beneficial to the brain development of the fetus. It can also improve the skin problems of pregnant women and make the skin moist and shiny.