Can pregnant women eat peaches?

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During pregnancy, what to eat and what not to eat is thoroughly researched by mothers such as word of mouth, internet, books, and learning experiences from their predecessors. And the controversy about whether pregnant women can eat peaches or pregnant women eat peaches does not seem to have come to an end.

1. Controversy can pregnant women eat peaches?

Unlike Western countries, in Vietnam in particular, many pregnant women who have a nutritious diet during pregnancy learn from the "experience" left by their grandparents. Although most of those lessons are valuable and practical, they are not entirely accurate. And the controversy about whether pregnant women can eat peaches is one of them.
Although there is no scientific basis, but our grandparents have been pregnant for many generations to abstain from eating peaches and believe that eating peaches while pregnant will cause miscarriage or give birth to a child who is mute, slow to speak...
So women Can pregnant women eat peaches? Some say yes, some say no. Even many women who search for information on the internet also get mixed opinions on this issue. Even many doctors and medical experts have confirmed that pregnant women can completely eat peaches in an adequate amount, but not everyone believes it.

2. Can gourd eat peaches?

Before answering the question, can we eat peaches while pregnant, let's find the answer to the question of why grandparents conveyed the experience of not eating peaches during pregnancy?
Firstly, peaches have a hot nature, during pregnancy the body temperature of pregnant women is often slightly higher than normal people. If you eat a lot of peaches, you can bleed and cause miscarriage. Second, peaches have hairs, when eaten with the peel, can cause allergies for pregnant women. Third, peaches often have a sweet taste, so eating a lot can increase the risk of gestational diabetes. Fourth, the amount of folic acid in peaches is quite high, when eaten a lot, it will increase folic acid levels, causing rashes, nausea or cramps. Perhaps, because of these reasons, grandparents passed on the experience of not eating peaches during pregnancy.
In fact, studies have shown. In peaches there are many nutrients that are beneficial for pregnant women. If eaten in a reasonable amount, about 1 fruit once a week and eaten 2-3 times a week, it will not cause any danger to both mother and baby. Can pregnant women eat peaches? The answer is absolutely yes and when eaten properly will bring many significant benefits.

Giải đáp bầu ăn đào được không?
Giải đáp bầu ăn đào được không?

3. The benefits when pregnant women eat peaches

3.1 Nutritional content of peaches In 1 peach has about 59 calories, in addition, there are many nutrients that are good for the body, especially pregnant women, including:
Carbohydrate: 14g Fat: 0, 4g Fiber: 2.3g Iron: 0.4 mg Magnesium: 14 mg Potassium: 185mg Protein: 1.4g Vitamin A: 489 IU Vitamin C: 10 mg. It can be seen that the nutritional content of peaches is very rich. If you ignore the controversy about whether pregnant women can eat peaches, this is a fruit that pregnant women should include in their nutritional menu during their pregnancy.
3.2 Benefits when pregnant women eat peaches To confirm that pregnant women can completely eat peaches during pregnancy, here are some benefits of eating peaches:
Natural source of Vitamin C: Vitamin C plays an important role in the absorption of iron, the formation of bones, teeth, cartilage, blood vessels and muscles for the fetus and helps to reduce premature birth,... Meanwhile, the source of vitamin C from peaches is a lot, about approx. 7 mg/100g peach flesh. Eating a peach has helped pregnant women provide 25% of the vitamin C needed for a day. Folate in peaches helps protect the fetus from neural tube defects. In a peach provides 12% of the daily potassium intake, helping pregnant women to minimize cramps and edema, reduce complications of hypertension for pregnant women. Stress and anxiety are common psychological conditions in pregnant women. This condition occurs when magnesium deficiency affects the function of the central nervous system. With a high amount of magnesium in peaches, this is a food that can help pregnant women stabilize their psychology and be healthier during pregnancy.

Bà bầu hoàn toàn có thể ăn đào trong quá trình mang thai
Bà bầu hoàn toàn có thể ăn đào trong quá trình mang thai

In peaches, there is a relatively high amount of vitamin A, meeting 15% of the daily needs of pregnant women. Besides, vitamin A plays a role in building healthy bones, enhancing eyesight and maintaining a good immune system for children. Therefore, adding peaches to the diet is also very beneficial for pregnant women. Finally, the taste of sour peaches is mild, so many pregnant women love to eat during pregnancy, helping to limit morning sickness. Hopefully through the above article, you have answered the question of whether pregnant women can eat peaches. Making good food choices for both mother and baby is important. So besides the life experiences that our grandparents passed down, we should also learn about the scientific bases when choosing food.
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When choosing Maternity Package, pregnant women can:
The pregnancy process is monitored by a team of qualified doctors Regular check-ups, early detection of abnormalities Maternity package makes it convenient for pregnant women. birth process Newborns receive comprehensive care

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