Be careful to buy fresh octopus to eat. Octopus is a kind of seafood, also called octopus. It is rich in protein, vitamins, carbohydrates, iron, calcium, etc., and is low in fat. Its nutritional value is not inferior to that of beef and mutton. It has the effect of nourishing qi and blood and lowering blood pressure. Therefore, eating octopus during pregnancy is very beneficial to health. However, octopus cooked on the barbecue may be unhygienic and stale, so it is not recommended for pregnant women to eat. In addition, pregnant women who are allergic to seafood are not recommended to eat it.
1. Diversified dietary requirements: Expectant mothers not only need to supplement calories, but also pay attention to the supplement of high-quality protein, iron, calcium, vitamins and other nutrients. They can adopt a diet of small meals and frequent meals, which can increase daily intake. to 5 or more meals. Never take a large amount of supplements to avoid excessive obesity and macrosomia (expectant mothers should not gain more than 15 kilograms in weight during pregnancy).
2. Supplement sufficient calcium and iron to help the fetus’ teeth and bones to calcify well and prevent anemia in expectant mothers. You can eat more kelp, seaweed, shrimp, sesame, animal liver, Eggs, fish, etc.
3. Increase the intake of plant-based protein, such as beans and soy products.
4. Reduce the intake of foods with high sugar content, such as fruits, sugar, honey, etc., to prevent the fetus from growing too large and affecting smooth delivery.
5. Eat more foods with high nutritional value and small size, such as animal foods; eat less foods with low nutritional value and large size, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc.