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Spinach is a plant-based food source that brings a lot of nutritional value to the body. However, there are many concerns for pregnant women when using water spinach. Currently, there is still no research to prove that the vegetable can cause miscarriage for pregnant women. This article will provide more information, is it okay for pregnant women to eat spinach?
1. Nutritional value of water spinach
Bitter gourd, also known as sucker, bitter gourd, grows wild in the tropics into bushes. In Vietnam, sweet potato is often used in daily meals with its delicious and refreshing taste and brings many health benefits.
Nutritional composition of sweet potato contains many nutritious nutrients. In addition to providing the body with a rich content of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, ... Spinach also provides a significant amount of protein. According to studies, the nutritional composition in 100 grams of water spinach includes: 5.3 grams of protein, 3.4 grams of starch, 169 mg of calcium, 2.7 mg of iron, 64.5 grams of phosphorus, 185 mg of vitamin C, 2.2 grams of vitamin PP, 100 mcg vitamin B1, 400 mcg vitamin B2 ...
Moreover, the protein nutrition of vegetables contains quite rich amino acids such as: 3.1 grams of lysine, 2.5 grams of methionine, 1 gram of tryptophane, 4.7 grams of phenylalanine, 6.5 grams of threonin. , 3.3 grams of valine, 4.6 grams of leucine, 3.3 grams of isoleucine.... These are all extremely important and necessary amino acids for the body.
With the rich and varied nutritional composition of spinach, it is considered as one of the very good dishes, especially for the elderly and children.
Trắc nghiệm dành riêng cho người mắc đái tháo đường: Chế độ ăn của bạn đã hợp lý chưa?
Người bị bệnh đái tháo đường cần phải quan tâm nhiều hơn đến cách tính toán khẩu phần ăn sao cho phù hợp với nhu cầu và tình trạng sức khỏe. Nếu chưa rõ, bạn có thể tìm hiểu kỹ hơn thông qua bài trắc nghiệm ngắn sau đây.2. Should pregnant women eat hot vegetables?
One of the first tips for pregnant women is that in addition to a reasonable rest, the diet should be varied, rich and balanced between protein groups, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. minerals to ensure adequate quantity and quality of meals. Therefore, most pregnant women are very concerned about their diet as well as the choice of food for each meal. Spinach is known as a delicious and nutritious dish. However, there are many problems surrounding this vegetable when used for pregnant women.
Rau ngót được biết đến như một món ăn thơm ngon bổ dưỡng
According to the Vietnam Pharmacopoeia 2002, it is clearly recommended not to use papaverin for pregnant or pregnant women. Pregnant women with a history of preterm birth, miscarriage or in vitro fertilization should not use water spinach in their daily meals to the maximum. And this is the same for pregnant women who should not eat spinach in the first 3 months. This is explained that in the papaya contains the compound papaverin, so according to the recommendations, it is best to minimize the use of hot vegetables for pregnant women.
However, for pregnant women with normal health, in order to diversify foods in their daily meals, it is possible to use rhubarb but must ensure the selection of clean food and food safety and hygiene. . The processing of water spinach for pregnant women can be to eat some boiled water spinach or make soup. When applying cooked water spinach in meals, it will be safe not only for pregnant women but also for everyone using this dish.
3. Some harmful effects of water spinach for pregnant women
In the nutritional diet of pregnant women, most experts recommend adding a variety of foods that will help the mother and fetus absorb more nutrients as well as vitamins and minerals. Although, sweet potato contains quite rich nutritional content, but it is considered as an ingredient that should be limited to minimize the side effects that it can bring.
3.1 Kale vegetable has the risk of miscarriage Although, until now, there is no scientific conclusion that eating Kale vegetable has the potential to cause miscarriage in pregnant women, the risks are. The potential risk that rhubarb can cause when pregnant women eat bok choy is not entirely absent. In fresh water spinach contains high content of papaverin, this is known to stimulate uterine smooth muscle contraction. It is a potential cause affecting pregnant women. Therefore, if the vegetable contains high levels of this compound, it is absolutely not good for pregnant women.
Rau ngót có thể chứa những rủi ro tiềm ẩn khi phụ nữ mang thai ăn
Moreover, according to folk experience, women after giving birth or after a miscarriage or after an abortion, are often recommended to drink raw water spinach to avoid leftover vegetables. You can use 40 grams of fresh coriander leaves, washed and pounded. Then, add a little cooled boiled water to the crushed water spinach mixture. Next is to squeeze out the juice of fresh water spinach. Just use 100ml of fresh water spinach with a period of 15 to 20 minutes, the placenta will be expelled.
Therefore, to ensure safety for pregnant women, it is not recommended to use fresh water spinach, but to use cooked water spinach to reduce the risk as well as prevent the risk of miscarriage.
3.2. Spinach may be the cause of hindering the absorption of calcium and phosphorus Glucocorticoid compound is the result of metabolic processes from the leaves of the rhizome, this compound may be the factor that interferes with the absorption of calcium or phosphorus is present in the nutritional composition of watercress or other foods eaten with the body.
3.3. Using a lot of water spinach can cause insomnia In addition to side effects that can cause miscarriage in pregnant women, drinking fresh water can also cause insomnia, eating Poor drinking can even cause shortness of breath.
4. Some nutrient-rich vegetables can be used for pregnant women to replace spinach
During pregnancy, green vegetables are considered an important food in the daily diet. However, in addition to foods of plant origin, which include green vegetables that need to be limited during pregnancy, such as spinach, we can use many other vegetables that have no less nutritional value. compared with spinach.4.1. Spinach Among the green vegetables, spinach is known as the golden food for pregnant women. Spinach contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals that are good for the health of the mother and the development of the fetus such as: vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, iron... This nutrient also helps to enhance the functioning of the digestive system, improve eyesight, and can control weight well, minimizing the risk of uncontrolled weight gain during pregnancy. Moreover, it also supports the development of bones and brains of children.
Rau cải bó xôi chứa nhiều chất dinh dưỡng tốt cho mẹ bầu
4.2. Broccoli Broccoli contains many rich nutrients such as folic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin A... These nutrients are especially effective in preventing pregnancy complications. such as: symptoms of constipation, osteoporosis, anemia, cramps...
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