Bean sprouts are one of several nutrient-dense foods found in Vietnamese cuisine. Bean sprouts are crunchy, fresh and very beneficial to the digestive system. However, the method of cultivating bean sprouts makes them prone to bacterial contamination when eaten raw. Is it good for pregnants to eat bean sprouts?
1. Bean sprout nutrients
Bean sprouts are mung bean sprouts that can be harvested after only 5-7 days of moisturization. This food is also high in key nutrients like protein, calcium, iron, zinc, and fiber, all of which are beneficial to health. Bean sprouts include the following nutrients:
1.1. Vitamin E
Bean sprouts include a high concentration of vitamin E, which improves immunity system, infection prevention, and other health issues common in pregnant women. Vitamin E also lowers the chance of early miscarriage, particularly in the first three months of pregnancy.
1.2. High in Vitamin C and minerals
Vitamin C and micronutrients in bean sprouts improve physiological resistance, reducing immunological and respiratory diseases.
1.3. Melatonin
Melatonin included in bean sprouts helps to soothe the mind and decrease the incidence of insomnia in pregnant women.
1.4. Improve digestion
Bean sprouts contain a lot of fiber. This amount of fiber can help the digestive tract operate more efficiently and prevent bloating and constipation.Bean sprouts contain a lot of fiber. This amount of fiber can help the digestive tract operate more efficiently and prevent bloating and constipation.
1.5. Reduce the risk of osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common condition in pregnant women and after pregnancy because the body requires a lot of nutrients to help the fetus grow. Bean sprouts contain a high concentration of manganese mixed with estrogen, which increases bone density, reduces the risk of osteoporosis in pregnant women and supports fetal bone growth.
2. Are bean sprouts safe to eat during pregnancy?
Bean sprouts are a nutrient-dense, tasty, and inexpensive food.
Bacteria can easily proliferate in bean sprout growing conditions. Even in clean bean sprout growing surroundings, bean sprouts can become infected with bacteria. So, can pregnant women consume bean sprouts? According to the US Food and Drug Administration, Pregnant women should limit their consumption of bean sprouts because they are contaminated with E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria. These bacteria penetrate the bean seeds during the germination process. If pregnant women become infected during pregnancy, they face a number of health hazards, including an increased risk of miscarriage, fetal or neonatal illness, premature birth, the fetus being prone to birth abnormalities, and even death for both mother and baby...
Pregnant women should consider the following when preparing bean sprout dishes:
- Choose clean bean sprouts to maintain cleanliness and safety. Fresh sprouts do not have a musty odor or dry, withered stems. Avoid bean sprouts with short stems and small, plump roots since they may contain plant growth regulators.
- Eating cooked bean sprouts rather than eating them raw.
- To avoid infectious disorders caused by bean sprouts, pregnant women with a weakened immune system or who have had past infectious diseases should avoid eating them entirely.
- Do not eat bean sprouts while you are hungry. The vitamin C in bean sprouts is bad for your stomach and can quickly cause fatigue and muscle aches.
- Do not consume bean sprouts when taking medication since some of the components in bean sprouts can interfere with the medications.
- Avoid eating bean sprouts stir-fried with animal liver because the processing causes an oxidation reaction that eliminates the nutrients in both foods.
In summary, bean sprouts are a nutritious food, but they are easily contaminated by bacteria. So pregnant women should avoid eating them. However, whether pregnant women should consume bean sprouts or not is determined on the quality of the bean sprouts in question. Furthermore, when consuming bean sprouts, it is important to choose clean and cooked dishes to avoid gastrointestinal disease and pregnant infections.
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