The list of foods that pregnant women cannot eat is as follows:
1. Fruits: Longan, durian, persimmon, hawthorn, mango, lychee, etc. Some of these fruits may cause uterine contractions, some may have high sugar content, and some may contain ingredients that are harmful to pregnant women. Papaya, due to its cold nature and containing papain, may have adverse effects on pregnant women and fetuses. Pineapple, kiwi, and other fruits may cause allergies, and pregnant women should consume them with caution before unsure if they are allergic.
2. Vegetables: Auricularia, amaranth, purslane, chives, bitter gourd, toon, etc. Some of these vegetables may cause uterine contractions, while others may stimulate the digestive system of pregnant women. Oxalic acid in spinach may affect the absorption of calcium and zinc, and pregnant women should pay attention to moderate consumption. The content of solanine in potatoes increases during germination and greening, and pregnant women should avoid consuming such potatoes.
3. Meat and seafood: raw meat, fatty meat, rabbit meat, grilled meat, cured meat, canned meat, etc. These meats may contain bacteria, parasites, or excessive salt and additives. Crabs, sashimi, shellfish, oysters, tuna, turtles and other seafood may contain parasites, bacteria or heavy metals, and some seafood is cold, which is not beneficial for pregnant women.
4. Beverages: Strong tea, coffee, milk tea, beer, iced drinks, carbonated drinks, etc. These drinks may contain caffeine, alcohol, or other irritating ingredients that are harmful to pregnant women and fetuses.
5. Seasoning and medicinal herbs: Five spice powder, Thirteen spice, Sichuan pepper, fennel, cumin powder, mustard and other seasonings. Pregnant women should eat them less or not to avoid stimulating the fetus. Pregnant women should avoid using medicinal herbs such as motherwort, musk, saffron, ginseng, cinnamon, etc., as these herbs may have adverse effects on the fetus.
6. Pickled food and snacks: bacon, salted fish, pickles, bacon, Salted duck egg, pickles and other pickled food, which may contain carcinogens such as nitrite. Snacks with high sugar, high salt and high fat, such as barbecue, spicy chips, potato chips, popcorn, Stinky tofu, persimmon, should be eaten less or not by pregnant women.
7. Other: High sugar foods such as cake, chocolate, ice cream, jam, cookies, etc. Pregnant women should control their intake to avoid elevated blood sugar levels. Alcoholic beverages and foods should be completely avoided by pregnant women as alcohol is harmful to the growth and development of the fetus.
The above food list is not absolute, and pregnant women should adjust their diet according to their personal constitution and doctor's advice. Meanwhile, pregnant women should maintain a balanced diet and ensure adequate intake of nutrients to support the healthy development of the fetus.