Glutinous rice composition
The skin of zongzi is mainly glutinous rice, which Chinese medicine believes is warm, hot and hard in stool. This means that glutinous rice is not easy to digest and may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Due to the action of hormones and the oppression of uterus, the gastrointestinal peristalsis of pregnant women is very slow. If they eat zongzi again, they may feel bloating, or even don't want to eat for a few days, which will undoubtedly affect the intake of nutrition and be harmful to the health of the fetus and pregnant women.
Intake risk
Another characteristic of glutinous rice is its high viscosity. Compared with ordinary rice, it is easier to attach to the esophagus. If swallowed or choked into the trachea by mistake, it may cause blockage and bring life-threatening. In addition, in order to increase the flavor of glutinous rice balls, peanuts, sesame seeds, red bean paste and other fillings are usually added. These fillings are high in fat and have the risk of allergies.
Sugar intake
Most jiaozi is candy with a lot of sugar. Pregnant women need to control their sugar intake during pregnancy to control their weight and fetal size. Excessive sugar intake is not only harmful to the health of pregnant women, but also may affect the development of the fetus.
Sugar-free or low-sugar varieties
To sum up, pregnant women should try to eat less or not to eat glutinous rice balls when enjoying the Happy Lantern Festival reunion. If you are greedy, you can choose sugar-free or low-sugar dumplings, and pay attention to eating them in moderation. Let's escort the health of pregnant women and the development of the fetus together and have a happy and healthy Lantern Festival!