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What vegetables should pregnant women not eat?

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Asked on:Mar 31, 2026 10:21 PM

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  • Blashfield Blashfield

    Mar 31, 2026

      1. Pregnant women cannot eat eggplant. "Materia Medica Seeking Truth" says: Eggplant is sweet in taste and cold in nature, smooth and sharp in texture. It is especially harmful to pregnant women if they eat it. Summer is hot, and many friends like to use a dish: garlic eggplant. Of course pregnant women cannot eat this!

      2. Pregnant women cannot eat fungus. Fungus vegetables are not fungus, they are also called tofu vegetables and sunflower seeds. Cold in nature, it has the effect of smoothing the intestines and cooling the blood. It is suitable for early pregnancy and habitual abortion Pregnant women should not eat.

      3. Pregnant women cannot eat lettuce. Especially when eaten raw, as a kind of raw and cold food, lettuce often contains bacteria, pesticides, etc., which is easy to eat raw. diarrhea , not conducive to fetus

      4. Of course, there are some vegetables such as spinach and kelp. Although they are rich in nutrients, they should be eaten in moderation because spinach contains a lot of folic acid, which will affect the absorption of zinc and calcium. Excessive consumption of kelp and too much iodine can cause fetal thyroid development disorders. Immature tomatoes and vegetables such as potatoes that have been left for too long will affect pregnant women and fetuses. healthy . Therefore, pregnant women can only eat cooked fresh vegetables. Pregnant women should not eat foods that are too salty, too spicy, roasted or fried!

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