Fruits are rich in nutrition and delicious, loved by people of all ages. Some believe that fruits are raw cold foods. Will eating raw cold fruits benefit a woman who has just given birth?

Appropriate fruit consumption during pregnancy not only increases nutrition and aids digestion but also replenishes vitamins and minerals. Fruits have special medicinal effects, greatly benefiting the health of pregnant women. Pregnant women should eat more fruits; here are some specially recommended varieties.

Autumn Peaches are often called "the king of all fruits" and one of China's oldest fruit trees. They are crisp and juicy, sweet and refreshing with a rich aroma. With a slightly sweet and slightly cold nature, peaches can cool the body, promote urination, soothe the throat, clear the lungs, relieve coughing, moisten the mouth, and alleviate thirst. They can treat edema and high blood pressure during pregnancy.They also have sedative effects, nourish the heart, protect the liver, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. They help prevent lung infections and liver disease. Eating cooked peaches can increase saliva, preventing dryness in the mouth and lips. It not only protects the voice but is also a food for treating pneumonia, bronchitis, and hepatitis. Boil peeled peaches with 10 grams of rock sugar and 5 grams of Fritillariae cirrhosae, then simmer to make a soup; drink the soup and eat the peach. This can prevent colds, coughs, and phlegm. Pomegranatesare juicy and sweet, affordable fruits.

Each 100 grams of pomegranate contain 20 grams of sugar, proteinsof 0.7 grams, fat of 0.1 gram, iodine of 49.7 milligrams, as well as multiple vitamins and potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.Pomegranates have a cold nature and can clear heat, moisten the lungs, quench thirst, relieve coughing, and reduce phlegm. They are suitable for treating high blood pressure, chronic bronchitis, atherosclerosis, hemorrhoids with bloody stools, and constipation. The peel and leaves of pomegranates are used in traditional medicine. Pomegranate peels can relieve upward movement of qi, stop nausea, treat hiccups, and belching. Pomegranate leaves have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects and can help stop bleeding and lower blood pressure. They are commonly used herbs in folk remedies. Their nutritional and medicinal value makes them suitable for pregnant women to consume in moderation.In particular, pomegranates benefit pregnant women with hypertension during pregnancy. One should eat no more than one pomegranate per meal; although they have excellent nutrition and medical benefits, their astringent taste can cause oral dryness and numbness if eaten excessively, leading to constipation.Citrus fruits are diverse, including sweet oranges, navel oranges, mandarinswithout seeds, and pomelos. All of them are rich in nutrition with many beneficial components. Their juice is rich in citric acid, amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, various vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc., making them a favorite for pregnant women. A 500-gram orange contains 250 milligrams of vitamin C, 2.7 milligrams of vitamin A, and the highest content of vitamin B1 among fruits. Citrus fruits are rich in minerals, especially calcium, which exceeds that in rice.

The peels and seeds of citrus fruits are well-known herbal medicines.

Regular consumption can prevent scurvy and night blindness.However, their warm nature and sweet taste replenish yang and qi; overconsumption may cause heatiness, leading to oral inflammation, gum disease, and throat inflammation. Eating a large amount of citrus fruits in one sitting significantly increases beta-carotene levels. The liver cannot convert all the beta-carotene into vitamin A quickly enough, causing skin yellowing, especially on hands and feet. It can also cause nausea and vomiting. Pregnant women should not eat more than 3 oranges a day, with a total weight of no more than 250 grams. Apples are known as "brain fruits" and "memory fruits," with the saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." They are rich in zinc and other trace elements, lipids, carbohydrates, various vitamins, etc., especially high in dietary fiber which benefits fetal brain development. Research suggests that pregnant women who eat apples can significantly reduce their child's risk of childhood asthma.Pregnant women should eat 1-2 apples daily to meet the zinc requirement. Figsare delicious whether fresh or dried. They are rich in various amino acids, organic acids, magnesium, manganese, copper, zinc, boron, and vitamins.Not only are they nutritious but also medicinal. They have a mild sweet nature and can clear heat, relieve diarrhea, and promote milk production. They are especially effective for hemorrhoids, spleen deficiency-induced diarrhea, sore throat, and insufficient breast milk. Pregnant women are prone to develop hemorrhoids, making them suitable to consume regularly. The peels and seeds of citrus fruits are well-known Chinese medicines. Regular consumption of citrus fruits can prevent scurvy and night blindness.

However, citrus is warming in nature with a sweet taste; excessive consumption may cause heatiness leading to oral ulcers, gum inflammation, pharyngitis, etc. After eating a large amount of citrus once or multiple times, the beta-carotene in the body will significantly increase.Carrots are rich in beta-carotene.The liver may not be able to convert all the beta-carotene into vitamin A quickly enough, leading to skin discoloration due to carotenemia, especially noticeable on hands and feet, accompanied by symptoms like nausea and vomiting. Pregnant women should not eat more than 3 oranges a day with a total weight of no more than 250 grams.

Apples are known as "brain fruits" and "memory fruits," and there is an old saying: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."

This is because apples are rich in trace elements such as zinc, lipids, carbohydrates, various vitamins, especially with high dietary fiber content, which benefits fetal brain development. Moreover, research has found that pregnant women who eat more apples can significantly reduce their children's risk of asthma during childhood. Pregnant women need only 1-2 apples a day to meet their zinc requirements. Figs

are delicious whether fresh or dried.

They are rich in various amino acids, organic acids, magnesium, manganese, copper, zinc, boron, and vitamins. Not only are figs nutritionally valuable fruits, but they are also a medicinal herb. They have a sweet and slightly sour nature; they can clear heat, detoxify, stop diarrhea, and promote milk flow. Especially effective for hemorrhoids with bloody stools, spleen deficiency diarrhea, sore throat, and lactation insufficiency. Pregnant women are prone to develop hemorrhoids, so it is advisable to eat them regularly. Pregnant women are prone to hemorrhoids and should consume frequently.