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Pregnant women need to be supplemented with adequate nutrition, so pregnant women often have cravings and want to snack. Instead of choosing foods that are not good for pregnant women, they should choose snacks for pregnant women to bring the highest nutritional value.
Nuts are a source of many essential nutrients for pregnancy, pregnant women can use some of the following nuts to snack, both to reduce appetite and help mother and fetus strong.
1. Walnuts
Walnuts are a type of snack for pregnant women to help supplement Vitamin E, Omega-3, zinc, manganese, a variety of organic acids and phosphorus. Especially the type of organic acids found in walnuts have a great effect in promoting the brain development of the fetus. So, if pregnant women eat a lot of walnuts, they can help their children to be more intelligent.
2. Almonds
Almonds are a rich source of nutrition for pregnant women and help their babies smart thanks to their omega-3 composition. Not only that, the kernel also contains folate and folic acid, which are essential for pregnant women and the fetus to prevent congenital neural tube defects. In addition, almonds are also high in magnesium, which reduces the risk of premature birth and helps the nervous system of the fetus to develop comprehensively. Pregnant women who eat almonds also prevent urinary retention, which is common during pregnancy.
3. Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia nuts have a very high nutritional content, including substances such as protein, fat, mineral salts, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, calcium, iron, phosphorus...so they are very suitable as a source of nutrition. Nutritional supplements for pregnant women and fetuses, especially effective in providing nutrients to brain cells.
4. Chia seeds
Chia seeds are seeds that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for fetal brain development. Therefore, instead of adding fat from supplements, you can eat more chia seeds.
5. Chestnuts
If you wonder what nuts are good for pregnant women, we can't ignore this very delicious nut, chestnuts contain many ingredients such as protein, fat, calcium, iron, zinc and vitamins of group B, Vitamin C has the ability to help blood circulation, providing nutrients to muscles. In addition, eating a lot of these nuts can also help pregnant women reduce fatigue during pregnancy.
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6. Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds are also considered a snack for pregnant women because they are rich in calcium, protein, and phosphorus, which are good for the body. From the point of view of oriental medicine, lotus seeds have beneficial effects on the mind, kidney, and spleen, helping to eat more appetizing and sedating. Therefore, lotus seeds are good for pregnant women, especially those who suffer from insomnia during difficult pregnancy.
7. Peanuts
Peanuts, also known as peanuts, in peanuts have more than 10 types of essential amino acids, B vitamins, folic acid for the development of the human body, helping to stimulate the production of brain cells, lifting improve memory ability and enhance thinking development.
When eating peanuts, pregnant women should not remove the pink film because it is good for blood and should pay attention to remove mold seeds because mold seeds contain toxins that increase the risk of liver cancer.
8. Legumes
Legumes are a good source of nutrition for the mother and fetus because they contain the same nutritional components found in animal products. Beans are also rich in substances such as zinc, calcium, potassium, vitamin B6, magnesium, folate and alpha - linolenic acid... The types of beans that pregnant women can use such as green beans, red beans, black beans, bean curd...9. Pumpkin seeds
As a snack for pregnant women containing many nutritional ingredients, not only good for the brain development of the fetus but also good for organs such as kidneys, stomach, laxative, hemostasis and mother Pregnant women reduce the risk of depression because pumpkin seeds contain tryptophan, which helps reduce negative feelings, pregnant women feel more comfortable, their minds are more alert and sharper.
Not only that, according to oriental medicine, people use raw pumpkin seeds to treat worms in the digestive tract, helping to reduce discomfort if pregnant women are infected with worms and flukes and cannot use western medicine.
10. Sunflower seeds
This is a type of nut with a higher protein content than some other nuts that is relatively low in energy, contains Vitamin E and an acid capable of enhancing the body's resistance, in addition, it also contains iron and zinc. Potassium, magnesium help pregnant women prevent anemia, reduce the risk of miscarriage for pregnant women.
However, it should be noted that eating large amounts of sunflower seeds can lead to phosphorus poisoning which can damage your kidneys and can also cause your skin to overgrow, making your hair and nails more brittle.
11. Fennel seeds
Contains abundant iron content to provide adequate iron needs of pregnant women. Not only that, eating cumin seeds also helps strengthen the bones of the fetus better.
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12. Melon seeds
Watermelon seeds are a very good snack for pregnant women. The main component of melon seeds is protein, this is an indispensable protein for the development of nerves, muscles, organs, bones and joints. The glucose in melon seeds is also the main component of nerve cells. Not only that, melon seeds also contain many other healthy nutrients such as lipids, vitamins B1, B2, vitamin E, vitamin PP, calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus... Pregnant women should eat more watermelon seeds for the fetus to receive more essential nutrients.
You should eat fresh watermelon seeds as a tea rather than after roasting, as it reduces the vitamin content of the seeds. In addition, pregnant women should not eat melon seeds that have been impregnated with chemical colors, which are not good for health.
Above are some snacks for pregnant women, which not only help pregnant women reduce their appetite but also bring high nutritional value. However, pregnant women should pay attention to choose nuts that are not fried in oil or salted to reduce the impact of cooking oil or tolerate too much salt in the body
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