Patient's question:
I am four months pregnant with twins. I heard that eating garlic can prevent colds. I want to ask if pregnant women can eat garlic and scallions? Will this affect the fetus?Doctor's answer:
Pregnant women do not have any special dietary restrictions and can eat garlic and scallions. Pay attention to a balanced nutrition during pregnancy. However, try to eat less seafood, especially crabs, as it may lead to miscarriage.After a woman becomes pregnant normally, due to physiological needs, it is advisable to eat high-protein, vitamin-rich, fiber-rich, and low-salt foods, while avoiding high-fat and overly salty foods. It is recommended to consume easily digestible, juicy foods, while avoiding cold, raw, and cooling foods. Fresh fruits and vegetables should be eaten, while avoiding spicy, irritating, fishy-smelling, greasy, sticky, fried, hot, or fire-boosting foods that harm yin. Smoking, drinking, and especially strong liquor should be avoided.
Chili, garlic, and scallions are all foods, so it is best to eat them in moderation.