What are the benefits of eating walnuts for expectant mothers to their babies?

　　In order to give birth to a smart baby, many expectant mothers will consciously eat more walnuts during pregnancy. Some pregnant women eat 10 to 20 walnuts every day, and some can eat half a catty of small walnuts in one sitting. But in this way, the expectant mother's body will quickly gain weight, and it may also cause abnormal blood sugar during pregnancy.

　　Benefits of walnuts for pregnant women and babies

　　Experts say that walnuts are indeed a food with high nutritional value. Walnuts contain a large amount of vitamin E, linolenic acid and phospholipids. Linolenic acid can synthesize omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the human body, and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are very abundant in the brain, and DHA among them is known as "brain gold."

　　Walnuts are rich in nutrients, containing 15 to 20 grams of protein per 100 grams, 60 to 70 grams of fat, and 10 grams of carbohydrates. They also contain various trace elements and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron necessary for the human body, as well as many vitamins such as carotene and riboflavin.

　　According to measurements, 500 grams of walnut kernels are equivalent to 2500 grams egg Or the nutritional value of 4750 grams of milk, especially for the brain nerve The content of cell-friendly calcium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and other ingredients is relatively high.

　　Walnuts can be peeled and eaten raw, or they can be ground and mixed with brown sugar to be steamed and eaten in steamed buns. They can also be cooked into porridge or made into peach cakes. If a pregnant woman insists on eating a few walnuts every day, it will be good for her body care and health. fetus development has great benefits.

　　When is the best time for pregnant women to eat walnuts?

　　Generally, it is better to eat something when you are three to four months old, that is, from the 26th week of fetal life to 2 years old after birth. This stage is a very important stage for the development of the fetal brain and retina.

　　Generally speaking, it is best to make some snacks between breakfast and lunch, or between lunch and dinner. You can eat three to five snacks a day.

　　Expectant mothers should eat no more than 5 walnuts a day

　　Expectant mothers should indeed eat more walnuts and other nut foods during pregnancy. However, it should be noted that the fat content in walnuts is very high. Eating too much will inevitably cause the body to gain weight due to excessive calorie intake, which will affect the normal blood sugar, blood lipids and blood pressure of pregnant women. Generally, it is better to eat something when you are 3 or 4 months pregnant, because from this stage to two years after birth, it is a very important stage for the development of the fetal brain and retina.