There are two kinds of confinement for expectant mothers: ordinary confinement and "double confinement". The ultimate goal of confinement is to restore women's physical function. Sitting on the moon is so important that we can't be careless. Of course, it is also manifested in diet. What vegetables do expectant mothers need to eat during confinement?

Purple cabbage: contains a lot of organic alkali, which is beneficial to stimulate the taste nerves of expectant mothers, increase appetite and promote gastrointestinal peristalsis to play a digestive role. Purple cabbage also contains a lot of dietary fiber and other nutrients, which can prevent constipation. At the same time, it is also beneficial to reduce cholesterol concentration and soften blood vessels, and can prevent related heart diseases.

In addition, because purple cabbage is a cool vegetable, try not to eat it raw, but eat it in moderation. Some nutrients in purple cabbage can stimulate excessive estrogen secretion in women, and this problem can be avoided by reducing consumption.

Carrots: Carrots contain a lot of vitamin B 1, vitamin B2, anthocyanins, carotene and other nutrients, such as calcium and iron. Long-term consumption of carrots by expectant mothers can help enhance immunity, thus avoiding problems such as diseases caused by physical weakness.

Tomato: contains a lot of nutrients such as selenium, fruit acid, citric acid and vitamin C, which can not only nourish the stomach, but also play an anti-cancer role. In addition, lycopene contained in tomatoes has strong antioxidant activity and can have anti-aging performance. It also includes reducing the probability of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, but because it is a cold vegetable, it should not be eaten raw or on an empty stomach. Expectant mothers can consider how much tomatoes to eat according to their personal physical conditions, ensure adequate nutrition and pay attention to the problem of diarrhea.

Lotus root: it contains a lot of starch, vitamins and minerals, and also contains a lot of vitamin C. Regular consumption by expectant mothers can supplement physical strength, strengthen spleen and stomach, nourish blood and so on. Especially, eating lotus root during the confinement period is beneficial to removing blood stasis accumulated in the abdomen, and can also increase appetite and promote digestion. So as to stimulate milk secretion and facilitate the feeding of babies.

To sum up, it takes a month for a woman to sit on the moon or the "double moon" time varies. In addition to keeping warm and not touching cold water, wind and other related matters, you should also eat more foods that are beneficial to your health, including high-fiber foods. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, greasy and cold foods.