Can I eat sugarcane during late pregnancy?

Since the sugar content in mature sugarcane is very sufficient, this is also an important reason why a lot of white sugar is made from raw sugarcane. In addition to making white sugar, sugarcane can actually be eaten directly. Because sugarcane contains sufficient water, it has become a favorite food among people. But if pregnant women eat sugarcane in the late stages of pregnancy, will it have any effect on their bodies?

1. Can I eat sugarcane during late pregnancy?

Modern medical research shows that sugarcane is rich in sugar and water. In addition, it also contains various vitamins, fats, proteins, organic acids, calcium, iron and other substances that are very beneficial to human metabolism. Sugarcane not only adds sweetness to food, but also provides the nutrients and calories needed by the human body. It can be eaten by the general public, but it is not suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, or those with cold and abdominal pain.

In addition, it should be noted that pregnant women should not eat sugarcane frequently. Because sugarcane contains a lot of sugar, the more you eat, the higher your blood sugar will be. Pregnant mothers in special periods must of course be vigilant and guard against gestational diabetes! When pregnant women eat sugarcane, if their blood sugar exceeds the normal limit, it will promote the growth and reproduction of Staphylococcus aureus on the skin, which can easily cause small boils or furuncles on the skin. If the bacteria invade deep into the skin, they may cause bacteremia and threaten the internal environment in which the fetus survives.

Excessive intake of sugar can also cause excessive production of acidic metabolites in the body, making the blood acidic, and easily leading to fetal malformations. Even if the baby is normal after delivery, it may develop diabetes in adulthood. Therefore, pregnant women should not eat too much high-sugar foods such as sugarcane.

2. Precautions for eating sugarcane

1. Sugarcane contains many nutrients needed by the human body, especially iron, which is as high as 1.3 mg/100 g. It ranks first among all kinds of fruits and is known as the "blood-replenishing fruit". Drinking sugarcane juice raw can clear away heat and aid digestion. It can be consumed by people suffering from dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and fever reduction. Drinking heated sugarcane juice can benefit the spleen and stomach.

If you roast the sugarcane before eating, it will not only be sweeter, but also have a better throat-moistening effect, making it a great food therapy for protecting your throat. In addition, sugarcane is an oral cleaner. Chewing sugarcane can improve the self-cleaning and anti-caries ability of teeth and exercise facial muscles. For people with bad breath or oral inflammation, gargling with sugarcane juice and then swallowing it can help remove the odor and relieve pain.

2. The therapeutic effects of sugarcane peel vary depending on the color. Sugarcane with green and yellow skin has the effect of clearing away heat, and is especially good at relieving lung heat and gastrointestinal heat. However, it is not suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach, or cold and abdominal pain. Sugarcane has a dark purple, almost black skin color and is mild and nourishing in nature. It can satisfy hunger, relieve coughs, strengthen the stomach, and replenish physical strength. However, people with sore throats and excessive heat should not eat it. In addition, sugarcane is high in sugar, so people with diabetes, metabolic abnormalities, and high blood lipids should consume it with caution.

Through the introduction in this article, we can know that pregnant women in the late stage should try to eat less sugarcane. It is not that you cannot eat it, but you must eat it with caution. Otherwise, eating too much sugarcane frequently may have adverse effects on pregnant women and affect the baby. There are many things to pay attention to when eating sugarcane, and pregnant women must pay attention to it.