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Can pregnant women eat more orange fruits?

Asked by:Claire

Asked on:Apr 01, 2026 05:25 PM

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  • Blackwell Blackwell

    Apr 01, 2026

      According to measurements, 500 grams of oranges contain 50 grams of vitamin C and 27 mg of B vitamins. The content of vitamin B1 is the highest among fruits. Citrus contains the highest amount of inorganic salts and calcium, and is also rich in phosphorus, so eating citrus regularly can prevent scurvy and night blindness. In addition, the growth and development of the fetus accelerates in the second trimester, and the demand for calcium and phosphorus also further increases, so pregnant women should eat more citrus fruits. However, pregnant women should be careful not to overeat, because citrus is warm in nature and sweet in taste. It can replenish yang and replenish qi. Excessive consumption will have certain adverse effects on the body. Excessive consumption can easily cause hotness and make people get angry, resulting in stomatitis, pharyngitis, etc. In addition, after eating a large amount of citrus, the carotene in the body will increase significantly, and the liver will not have time to convert the carotene into vitamin A, which will cause skin The deposition of carrots in the body causes jaundice-like changes in the skin, which will indirectly affect the fetus.

      In order to avoid the above situation, pregnant women should control the amount of citrus fruits they eat. Generally speaking, pregnant women should not eat more than 3 citrus fruits a day, and the total weight should be within 250 grams.