On the Lantern Festival, there are warm Yuanxiao in the north and sweet glutinous dumplings in the south, which are all beautiful in our hearts. However, expectant mothers need to pay a little attention when enjoying these delicious foods.

Glutinous rice is homologous to medicine and food.

Glutinous rice is the main skin material of glutinous rice balls. Although it is delicious, it may not be easy to digest if you eat too much, and it may even harden your stool. Expectant mothers should pay attention.

Risk of stuffing

Although the fillings such as peanuts, sesame seeds and red bean paste in glutinous rice balls make them more delicious, the fat content of peanuts and sesame seeds is high, which may lead to allergies and tracheal blockage. Soybean paste is high in sugar content and calories. Expectant mothers should pay attention.

Gastrointestinal changes during pregnancy

Due to hormonal changes during pregnancy, gastrointestinal peristalsis may slow down. Eating indigestible glutinous rice dumplings may cause bloating and discomfort. Expectant mothers should pay attention.

The risk of constipation

With the increase of uterine compression on rectum, pregnant women are more prone to constipation. The sexual and temperature characteristics of glutinous rice may aggravate constipation symptoms. Expectant mothers should pay attention.

Blood sugar control

Controlling sugar intake during pregnancy is an effective method to control body weight and fetal size. Most jiaozi are sweets with high sugar content, so it is best for expectant mothers to eat less or not.