Can pregnant women eat seafood?
When it comes to seafood, many foodies are full of praise. There are many kinds of seafood, including fish, shellfish, crabs, etc., and most of them contain high-quality gold elements, including protein, VA, VB, calcium, iodine and other elements beneficial to the human body. Some scholars have pointed out that women often eat fish during pregnancy, and the children born are outstanding in action, language and sports, so seafood is also suitable for expectant mothers.
However, the current marine environment is worrying, and the mercury content in seafood is increasing. If expectant mothers often eat seafood (refers to the number of times they eat a week); 4. Consumption per time 100g), which will pose a great threat to the development of children's nervous system. Although some children are not abnormal at birth, they will still show neurological defects by preschool or even adolescence, and then mothers will inevitably regret it. Therefore, it is suggested that expectant mothers who like to eat seafood should learn to avoid food, eat it no more than twice a week, and the consumption should be less than100g each time, while for high-mercury fish such as tuna and swordfish, they should stay away.
"What kind of seafood is suitable for pregnant women?"
shrimp
From a medical point of view, shrimp is very suitable for expectant mothers. There are many gold elements in shrimp, including protein, calcium and vitamins. For ordinary people, eating shrimp meat can strengthen their physique, effectively resist the invasion of germs, protect their kidneys, resist fatigue and treat low back pain. Shrimp skin has a calming effect and is often used to relieve neurasthenia and other diseases. Shrimp is a good brain food, which can keep people focused for a long time.
For expectant mothers, eating shrimp meat and shrimp skin can not only supplement calcium and zinc, but also help the baby's brain development and effectively promote the child's further development and growth. Moreover, eating shrimp meat after delivery can also help produce milk. However, I need to remind you that before eating shrimp, please eat a small amount of shrimp to see if you have allergic reactions, such as redness, rash, stomach pain and so on. If everything is all right, you can rest assured to eat. In addition, when cooking shrimp meat, you must ensure that the shrimp meat is completely cooked, otherwise the microorganisms in it will be difficult to be killed, which is not good for your mother.
fish
It is often said that children who often eat fish are smart. This is not nonsense. The element of gold in fish is higher than that in general food. It includes various amino acids, docosahexaenoic acid, linolenic acid, linoleic acid and so on. It is a high-quality protein food, which can protect the heart and regulate blood pressure, and is deeply loved by everyone.
For expectant mothers, it is best to eat more marine fish, especially for women who are 1-3 months pregnant. At this time, it is a special period of children's brain development. The DHA content in this kind of fish is considerable, which has many benefits for children's brain and eye development. It is recommended to take it three times a week to be effective.
About eating fish, you need to remind expectant mothers of the following three points:
1. Don't eat pickled marine fish.
Although marine fish tastes better after salting, it will produce toxins that are not good for the body and will cause certain harm to the baby during the production process.
2. Don't eat contaminated fish.
If it is difficult to accurately judge whether marine fish are polluted, it is recommended that you eat marine fish raised artificially and those in ponds that are not polluted by mercury. This kind of fish may not be authentic, but it is safe to some extent. The ocean is polluted, and there are a lot of mercury in marine fish. After the expectant mother eats it, it will cause damage to the liver, kidneys and brain nerves of the unborn child, resulting in the tragedy of deformed children.
3. Don't eat VC at the same time.
The head of marine fish contains a lot of mineral arsenic. If VC is ingested at this time, it will be converted into trivalent arsenic, and marine fish will become a poison, and its lethality is no worse than arsenic. Therefore, it is recommended not to take VC at the same time. If expectant mothers have the habit of taking VC tablets, it is recommended to take them within 0/20 minutes before/after eating marine fish. Of course, if the vegetables and fruits you eat contain VC, you don't have to worry too much. As long as it does not exceed 500g, it will not cause harm.
"Seafood that pregnant women should eat less"
soft-shelled turtle
When it comes to turtles, many expectant mothers will naturally think that they are "excellent supplements". Indeed, turtles are valuable from head to toe. If it has hematopoietic function, it can help the human body replenish blood and qi; It has the function of clearing away heat and can reduce the dryness and heat in the body; It can also regulate blood pressure, protect the liver and heart, and make various systems of the human body run normally.
Even so, expectant mothers should avoid eating this, because soft-shelled turtles are cold, can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and eating them can easily lead to miscarriage. Especially turtle shell, its abortion ability can be compared with drugs, which is very powerful. If you need to eat it, you must eat a small amount of ginger with a large amount to ensure the safety of yourself and your children.
crab
For ordinary people, crabs have high nutritional value. They are rich in vitamin A, vitamin E, cholesterol, calcium, magnesium, selenium and so on. And there is a lot of gold. They are good for nourishing the body and good news for tuberculosis patients.
But like turtles, crabs are cold, and most people often have diarrhea when they eat too much, which will lead to miscarriage after the expectant mother eats them. Especially for women who are pregnant for 1-3 months, they should not eat more. On the other hand, crab claws should never be touched. They contain some hormones, which are as effective as abortion drugs and will threaten the health of babies. If the expectant mother is really greedy, it is recommended to mix it with a lot of ginger to drive away the cold.
In addition to the above two substances, we should stay away from contaminated seafood. In addition, the US government calls on pregnant women to eat as little seafood as possible, especially salmon and sharks, and everyone can learn from it.
"What should pregnant women pay attention to when eating seafood?"
1. cook
Sashimi is delicious, smooth and delicious. However, due to the special health condition of expectant mothers, all seafood needs to be cooked before eating, and cannot be eaten raw directly. Otherwise, bacteria and parasites will enter the mother and attack the fetus, causing serious consequences.
2. Don't drink alcoholic beverages.
Mothers-to-be should not drink alcoholic beverages themselves, nor should they accompany alcoholic beverages when eating seafood. Otherwise, the combination of the two will lead to a sharp rise in serum uric acid, induce gout and make the body miserable.
Master cooking time
When cooking seafood, pay attention to the cooking time and make sure it is cooked thoroughly. If the time is not too short, it will be difficult to kill bacteria and parasites. If the time is not too long, not only the taste will drop, but also the protein will be destroyed and the nutritional index will drop. If you eat sea fish, it is recommended to wait for a quarter of an hour before cooking, so that the fish will become soft and have a good taste and nutrient absorption.
4. Don't eat pilgrims' food
Such as grapes and persimmons, should not be used together. This is because this fruit contains tannic acid, which will destroy its nutrients. It is recommended to eat after 2 hours.
5. Gout patients should not eat more.
If the expectant mother suffers from gout, hyperuricemia, arthritis, hyperthyroidism, etc. It is not easy to eat more. This is inevitably related to some ingredients in seafood, which will make the expectant mother's illness repeat and bring trouble.
6. Pay attention to the amount you eat
When eating seafood, you must control the amount, not too much. Many seafood are not easy to digest, especially cold ones. Eating too much will not only cause gastrointestinal discomfort, but also lead to miscarriage, so you should never eat too much. If the expectant mother has a bad stomach, it is recommended to avoid eating.
7. Allergic constitution is not suitable for eating
Seafood is often listed as an allergen. If the expectant mother is allergic, it is recommended to stay away from seafood. Otherwise, once allergic, it will not only endanger the health of herself and her children, but also become a problem of common medication and treatment.