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What should pregnant women do when they get internal heat? What fruits should pregnant women eat when they get internal heat?

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Asked on:Apr 16, 2026 11:19 AM

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  • Avery Avery

    Apr 16, 2026

      Experts point out that pregnant women who suffer from internal heat can eat more watermelon, strawberries, dragon fruit, pear, etc. Of course, the best vegetables for pregnant women to relieve internal heat cannot be ignored, such as celery, tomatoes, etc.

      Common foods that are effective in preventing internal heat include the following:

      Dragon fruit: rich in minerals: calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc and other elements, which are good for pregnant women suffering from internal heat.

      Watermelon: Watermelon is cool in nature. Eating it will not cause "getting angry" or upset. It is also rich in potassium salts, which can make up for the lack of potassium salts in the body caused by a large amount of the body. But be careful not to put the watermelon in the refrigerator for more than 3 hours.

      Tomatoes: Although they can be found year-round, tomatoes are the most abundant, sweetest, and most nutritious in the summer. It can also remove internal heat for pregnant women.

      Bitter melon: Whether it is served cold, stir-fried or cooked in soup, as long as the bitter melon is cooked without losing its "green" color, the purpose of "removing heat" can be achieved.

      Pear: The effect of reducing internal heat is recognized by everyone. Put the pear slices into boiling water, add a little salt, take it out after boiling, and drink both the pear and the soup. It has the functions of reducing internal heat, clearing away heat, and detoxifying.

      Strawberries: Not only are strawberries delicious, they also have medicinal value. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it has the effect of "removing fire" and can clear away heat, relieve fever and relieve troubles. Pregnant women can eat some in moderation when they have internal heat, but not too much.

      Cucumber: Eating 1 to 2 cucumbers every day can also help reduce internal heat. Making tea with green olives is also helpful for reducing internal heat.

      Fruits that pregnant women cannot eat

      Lychee and longan: From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, female After pregnancy, the body is generally on the hot side and yin and blood are often insufficient. At this time, some hot fruits, such as lychees, longans, etc., should not be eaten or should be eaten less, otherwise it is easy to cause constipate , mouth sores and other symptoms of internal heat, especially expectant mothers with threatened miscarriage should be more cautious. Because hot fruits can easily cause fetal movements.

      Hawthorn: Some women will have pregnancy reactions after pregnancy and like to eat sour things. However, it should be noted that pregnant women are advised not to eat hawthorn fruit and its products. Modern medicine confirms: hawthorn is good for women Uterus It has a contraction effect. If a pregnant woman eats a large amount of hawthorn food, it will stimulate uterine contraction and even lead to miscarriage.

      Kiwi fruit: Kiwi fruit is rich in nutrients and is known as the "King of Fruits". Pregnant mothers who love beauty can eat more kiwi fruit so that they don’t have to worry about their fair faces being “invaded” by chloasma after pregnancy. Kiwi fruit is rich in vitamin C, which makes your skin Stay fair. In addition, although kiwi fruit is good, it is not suitable for everyone. Since kiwi fruit is cold in nature, those with spleen and stomach deficiency should eat it with caution. diarrhea It is also not suitable for people with frequent urination and frequent urination. The appropriate consumption time is 1-3 hours after a meal, and it is not suitable to eat on an empty stomach. Pregnant mothers with threatened abortion are best not to eat kiwi fruit.

      Pineapple, banana, rose fragrance Grape , pomegranates and apricots should also be noted. Pineapples, bananas, muscat grapes and other fruits contain high sugar content. Pregnant women who are obese or have a family history of diabetes are advised to eat less to avoid the consequences of excessive sugar intake. gestational diabetes . If a pregnant woman has obvious anemia , you should also eat less pomegranates and apricots.

      The above are the fruits that you should eat less. In fact, all fruits should be eaten in moderation, and you should not overeat anything. In addition, pregnant women should also learn more about the fruits that pregnant women should eat.