Nuts are rich in protein and high-quality fat, which are very beneficial to the body, but you should pay attention to the intake and the type of nuts you eat, such as walnuts, pecans and other nuts. There are many benefits for pregnant women and fetuses.

Can pregnant women eat nuts?

Pregnant women can eat nuts every day, but they should not exceed 50 grams of nuts every day.

1. Nuts are rich in protein and high-quality fat, which are beneficial to the development of the nervous system. However, it should be noted that although most nuts are beneficial to the physical maintenance of pregnant women and the physical development and health of the fetus , but it is not advisable to eat too much. Choose a daily serving of mixed nuts.

2. There are many types of nuts, and not all nuts are beneficial to the health of pregnant women. For example, almonds are toxic to a certain extent, and animal experiments have shown that they may induce fetal malformations, so it is better to eat less of them. If you are buying mixed nuts, it is recommended to choose special daily nuts during pregnancy to ensure that every nut can be eaten by pregnant mothers and is beneficial.

These nuts are suitable for pregnant women to eat

1. Walnuts. Walnut kernels contain linoleic acid, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. They are ideal skin beauty products and brain supplements for the human body. If the expectant mother insists on eating a few walnuts every day, it will be of great benefit to the maintenance of her own body and the development of the fetus. Walnuts are the most nourishing to the brain and are natural nuts. They are warm in nature and have no side effects. They are suitable for new mothers who are physically weak and need to recover. It is recommended that breastfeeding mothers drink a bowl of walnut porridge every day, which will not only help restore their own physical fitness, but also promote the brain development of their babies. Breastfeeding mothers can cook some walnut porridge to eat, and the baby can also absorb the nutrients of walnuts through milk.

2. Pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds are rich in vitamin A, protein, pantothenic acid, cobalt and other nutrients. Pregnant mothers eating some pumpkin seeds in moderation can improve pregnancy edema, promote fetal skin, optic nerve and bone development, and also It is helpful to prevent neurodevelopmental malformations in fetuses. Pumpkin seeds have a lactation effect. Breastfeeding mothers with poor milk excretion can eat more pumpkin seeds!

3. Pecans. Pecans are not only good for the brain development of the fetus. It is good for the brain and intelligence, and is also good for the expectant mother. It tastes good, crispy and fragrant, and is very suitable for consumption as a snack. But 5-8 pills a day is enough, don’t eat more. Breastfeeding mothers can eat it. If the mother eats it, the baby can also get nutrients by drinking milk!

These four types of nuts must not be eaten

1. Moldy nuts can easily cause cancer.

Many nuts are susceptible to infection by Aspergillus aflatoxin. Acute poisoning caused by aflatoxin mainly damages the liver and can induce liver cancer in animals. It can also induce cancers of the stomach, kidney, rectum, breast, ovary, small intestine and other parts of the body.

2. Burnt nuts can easily cause cancer

Nuts contain a lot of fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Ordinary heating is not enough to destroy them, but when the nuts are burnt, the temperature It has already been above 200℃, and at this time, these nutrients that are originally beneficial to the body begin to be partially converted into carcinogenic substances such as benzopyrene, heterocyclic amines, and acrylamide.

3. “Beauty” nuts are harmful to health

Some producers abuse industrial pigments and industrial paraffin in production. Many non-food dyes are highly carcinogenic. Some processors also use chemicals such as bleach to beautify the nuts and eliminate stains. This often results in nuts containing excessive residues of harmful chemicals.

Especially cracked nuts such as pistachios are more likely to accumulate harmful treatment chemicals in the kernels. These beauty chemicals are very harmful to human health.

4. Nuts with too strong taste are easy to spoil

There are various flavors of nuts on the market. Some people like salty, some like cream, some like green tea, and some like green tea. I like spiced ones. Generally speaking, the stronger the taste, the more salt is often added.

In addition, many nuts with strong taste and strong fragrance are added with flavors, saccharin and other substances during processing, and creamy melon seeds are also added with margarine. These things are not good for the body; and the taste is worse. The heavier the nuts, the greater the possibility of spoiled nuts.

Tips for purchasing nuts

First observe the appearance. When purchasing agricultural products, freshness is of course the top priority. To distinguish whether they are fresh or not, you must make good use of your senses. Nuts have a lot of oil. If they are stored improperly or for too long, or even after frying, the oil will easily deteriorate. Therefore, you should look at them with your eyes and smell them with your nose before buying them.

Generally, shelled nuts are easier to preserve than shelled nuts. Intact nuts have a longer shelf life than cracked nuts. Unprocessed nuts are easier to preserve than processed nuts. Therefore, when purchasing, it is better to choose nuts with intact shells or kernels, plump shapes, no black or gray spots, and natural aroma. If the food tastes oily, pungent or bitter, it means it has started to go bad and you should refuse to buy it.

Then look at the signs. Factors such as the place of origin and the climate during the growing period have a great impact on the quality of nuts, so you should check the place of origin before purchasing. In Taiwan, not only packaged food must be marked with the place of origin, but also bulk food sold in stores must be marked with the place of origin.

Secondly, choose nut products packaged or processed by reputable manufacturers, and then check the nutrition label on the label to see if the sugar and sodium content are too high and harmful to health due to adjustments in the processing process. Whether too many food additives are used, and finally check the shelf life to confirm the quality of purchased nuts.