In the early stages of pregnancy, the body becomes sensitive, and the most feared condition is a cold. Many expectant mothers know that they should not take medicine randomly during pregnancy. However, the nasal congestion, cough and headache caused by a cold are really unbearable. In fact, our ancestors left The dietary therapy methods left behind are very suitable for pregnant mothers. They are not only safe but can also relieve symptoms. Today I will share with you several recipes specifically for pregnant women suffering from colds and colds. These recipes use home-cooked ingredients and are very simple to make.
Apple honey water, sweet and sour, soothes throat
Everyone is very familiar with apples, a fruit that has high nutritional value and mild properties. Wash the apples, peel them, then cut them into small pieces, put them in a pot, add water and cook them for about 10 minutes. When the water temperature drops to a point where it won't burn your mouth, add a spoonful of honey, stir evenly, and you're ready to drink. After the apples are cooked, the pectin will be more easily absorbed. Paired with honey, it can moisten the lungs, relieve coughs and relieve throat discomfort. Drinking one to two cups a day is very helpful for dry coughs and tight throats caused by colds. Note that you must wait until the water temperature drops before adding honey. High temperature will destroy the active ingredients inside.
Shredded ginger and radish soup, good at repelling cold and reducing phlegm
For every household, it is a well-known tip that ginger can ward off coldness. If white radish is paired with it, the effect will be doubled. Take a small piece of ginger and cut it into thin strips. Remove the skin of the white radish and cut it into thin slices. Add some water to the pot and cook for 15 minutes. Add a little bit of brown sugar for seasoning, drink it while it's hot, and your whole body will feel warm. The gingerol contained in ginger can promote blood circulation and help the body dispel cold through sweating; white radish has the effect of reducing phlegm and regulating qi, which is especially suitable for expectant mothers who have cough, excessive phlegm and are afraid of the cold after a cold. It is recommended to drink during the day and drink as little as possible at night to avoid affecting sleep.
Onion and garlic porridge, eat it if you have fever or cold
If you find yourself feeling cold and barely sweating when you have a cold, then this onion and garlic porridge is very suitable. Select about 10 green onions, rinse and chop them finely; then prepare three cloves of garlic and chop into minced garlic; put it into a pot with 50 grams of rice, add an appropriate amount of water and cook it into porridge. After cooking, eat it while it's hot. After eating, cover it with a thin quilt and sweat a little, and the cold will dissipate quickly. Both scallions and garlic have the effects of sweating, relieving inflammation, sterilizing and reducing inflammation. They can significantly improve symptoms of cold sensitivity and headaches in the early stages of colds and colds. But be careful not to sweat excessively. Just feel a little sweaty.
Pear stewed with rock sugar, the first choice for cough relief and delicious
When talking about cough relieving, the first thing many people think of is pears. Pears are cool and sweet in taste. They have the effects of promoting body fluids, moistening dryness, clearing away heat and reducing phlegm. Wash the pears, cut a small lid from the top, scoop out the pear core in the middle, put in a few pieces of rock sugar and two or three Sichuan clams. If Sichuan clam powder is purchased from the drug store. Just put a small spoonful in it. Cover the lid with a toothpick and steam it for 30 minutes. The steamed pear meat is soft and glutinous, and the soup is sweet. Eat it with the pear and soup. It is very effective for colds and coughs with dry cough without phlegm or yellow and sticky phlegm. If you can’t buy Sichuan scallops, you can just stew pears with rock sugar.
What else should you pay attention to when catching a cold during pregnancy?
After a pregnant mother catches a cold, in addition to eating the right food, she also needs to get more rest, drink plenty of warm water, and ensure adequate sleep. If your body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, or your cough becomes more and more severe, accompanied by chest pain and difficulty breathing, you must go to the hospital in time, but you cannot just carry it on. Diet therapy is only suitable for treating mild colds and colds. Do not use it as a treatment. In addition, since everyone’s physique is different, you can try a small amount before eating to see if there are any uncomfortable reactions.
All in all, catching a cold in the early stages of pregnancy is not a terrible situation. The key is to choose the right method. Apple honey water is a dietary therapy, ginger and radish soup is also a dietary therapy, onion and garlic porridge is also a dietary therapy, and pears stewed with rock sugar are still a dietary therapy. These dietary formulas are all safe choices proven by many people. The ingredients used in these therapeutic formulas are very common, and the preparation method is extremely simple. As expectant mothers, they can make them at home. Of course, the most important thing is to pay attention to keeping warm, arrange your diet reasonably, and enhance your own resistance. I hope that every expectant mother can get through this stage of pregnancy safely and smoothly, and happily welcome the arrival of a healthy baby.
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