Can pregnant women eat durian? How to choose durian?

1. Can pregnant women eat durian?

Pregnant women can eat durian, but in moderation.

Durian is rich in fiber, protein and vitamins, has high nutritional value and is known as the "king of fruits". It can enhance the body's immunity and has many benefits to the human body. From this point of view, pregnant women can certainly eat it.

However, durian has a relatively high sugar content and calories. If pregnant women consume it in excess, it can easily lead to high blood sugar levels, thus affecting the normal development of the baby. In addition, excessive consumption will cause the cellulose in it to expand excessively in the stomach and intestines, leading to intestinal obstruction and constipation, which will increase the life burden of pregnant women.

Therefore, pregnant women must eat durian in moderation and not eat too much, and the maximum amount should not exceed 100 grams.

2. How to choose durian

Look at the shape: If the durian has an odd and uneven shape, then it will result in uneven flesh inside. So if you want to pick a durian with more flesh, try to pick one that is rounder and has a normal shape.

Smell the fragrance: A truly ripe durian does not have a "green smell", but instead has a fragrance with a sweet taste. When choosing a durian, you can smell it from the crack to see if it has a strong aroma.

Pinch off the sharp thorns: If the durian has many hard thorns, then there will be less flesh in the durian. If the durian thorns are soft and few in number, then there will be more flesh inside, which will be riper and fuller.

Look at the appearance: If the conical spikes are flat and have a larger base, then there will be more flesh inside and it will be more mature. If there are many thorns that are sharp and thin, the fruit inside may not be very ripe, so try not to buy it.