Pregnant Women Can Eat Durian, As Long As They Follow The Consumption Rules

Jakarta –

Apart from its pungent aroma, durian apparently has healthy benefits. In fact, this king of fruit is recommended for consumption by pregnant women because of its many benefits.

Durian does have negative myths, but this fruit is still a favorite of many people. Because most durian flesh has a sweet, sweet taste.

This fruit is enjoyed by many Southeast Asian people from various circles, from teenagers to adults. However, it is often advised to be avoided by pregnant women because of its high calorie and sugar content.

However, that doesn’t mean durian is unhealthy. Durian still offers extraordinary health benefits, including for pregnant women.

Uber follows the benefits of eating durian for pregnant women, as reported by momjunction.com (29/10/2024).

1. Durian and its nutritional value

Durian has nutritional value which is also beneficial for body health. Photo: Site News

Durian is a fruit with a characteristic pungent aroma which contains a number of important nutrients, such as 147 kcal calories, providing 615 kJ of energy, 1.47 grams of protein, 5.33 grams of fat, 27.1 grams of carbohydrates, calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, vitamin C, folate, and many more.

This nutritional content can support health and avoid all risks of disease.

For example, the vitamin C content in durian can prevent complaints of pain, especially in the joint area. Vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant, can also prevent premature aging.

The potassium content in durian also reduces unhealthy fats and cholesterol levels in the blood. Potassium and potassium can also regulate blood pressure.

2. Is durian safe for pregnant women to consume?

Pregnant women can actually eat durian as long as it is in limited quantities. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto/Nattapon Malee

With the nutritional content mentioned previously, can pregnant women consume durian?

In fact, there are no studies or research that effectively state the risks or negative effects of consuming durian for pregnant women. Likewise, there are no studies that reveal that consuming durian during pregnancy is good.

Therefore, pregnant women who want to eat durian are advised to consult a doctor first. Apart from that, it is also important to choose a quality type of durian.

Durian is a fruit with high sugar and carbohydrate content. One medium-sized durian contains 885 calories. Durian is also high in the glycemic index content which can make blood sugar pressure soar.

Therefore, it is recommended to consume durian within reasonable limits during pregnancy. Limit it to just consuming a few pieces of fruit per week.

Meanwhile, for pregnant women who have diabetes problems, it is better to avoid eating durian because of its high sugar content.

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