Pregnant women\’s delivery mainly depends on uterine contraction, and the activity of ATPase in uterine myocytes depends on the maternal blood zinc level. Zinc deficiency will reduce uterine contractility, increase labor pain and bleeding; in addition, postpartum metabolism accelerates and zinc consumption increases.
Therefore, the probability of zinc deficiency in pregnant mothers is as high as 30%. If you pay attention to zinc supplementation during pregnancy, especially before delivery, there will be a certain amount of zinc reserves in the body. In this way, it is beneficial to childbirth and postpartum recovery.
The best way to supplement zinc is dietary supplements, so pregnant women should pay attention to eating more foods rich in zinc, such as oysters, kelp, sea rice, animal offal, egg yolks, beans, sesame paste, peanuts, walnuts, apples, and ETC.
Longan Pig Heart
Ingredients: longan meat, pig heart, ginger, pepper, Shaoxing wine, salt, etc.
practice:
1. Cut the pig heart open, remove the fat and fascia, wash the longan meat and slice the ginger;
2. Blanch the pig heart and let cool, add longan meat, ginger slices and appropriate amount of water;
3. Turn to low heat and cook, adjust seasoning.
Nutritional tip: Longan and pig heart can not only supplement zinc for pregnant mothers, but also have the effects of nourishing blood and qi, strengthening the spleen and appetizing.
Braised red crab with radish
Ingredients: 200g red crab, 300g radish, 5g each shredded ginger and green onion, 10g Zhuhou sauce, 5g brown sugar, 3g salt, 5g chicken powder.
practice:
1. Dissect and wash the red crab, keep the crab paste, cut off the crab claws with a knife, and then cut into large pieces for later use.
2. Peel the radish and cut into large triangles.
3. Put the radish, ginger slices and green onions into the pot, add 500g of water and bring to a boil, add seasonings and cook until the radish is cooked, then add the red crab and cook for 2 minutes on high heat.
Nutritional tip: Radish can promote qi, resolve phlegm and resolve stagnation; red crab is rich in protein and zinc. This dish is an excellent dietary supplement for zinc supplementation during pregnancy, but the crab claws must be cut off due to dampness and heat. Pregnant women with allergic reactions should eat with caution.
Black-bone Chicken and Peach Kernel Stew
Ingredients: half a black-bone chicken, 75 grams of walnut kernels, wolfberry, onion, ginger, pepper, Shaoxing wine, etc.
practice:
1. Wash and cut the black-bone chicken into pieces, blanch and remove foam;
2. Add peach kernels, wolfberry, pepper, Shaoxing wine, salt, green onion and ginger and cook;
3. Turn to low heat and simmer until the meat is tender.
Nutritional tip: Paired with peach kernels, the zinc-supplementing effect of black-bone chicken, a holy product of gynecology, can be greatly enhanced.
Shredded hibiscus chicken
Ingredients: 200 grams of chicken breast, 4 egg whites, shredded carrots, shredded ham, refined salt, Shaoxing wine, MSG, fresh soup, wet starch, vegetable oil.
practice:
1. Cut the chicken breast into shreds, add refined salt and wet starch for sizing; add refined salt, monosodium glutamate, Shaoxing wine, fresh soup, and wet starch to the egg whites and mix well. Pour in the shredded chicken breast meat and carrots and mix well.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Pour in egg whites and shredded chicken breast. Beat the egg whites gently with a spoon until solid. When the chicken breast shreds are cooked, pour them into a colander to drain away the oil.
3. Heat the pot again, bring the fresh soup to a boil, add refined salt, Shaoxing wine, monosodium glutamate and wet starch to thicken the soup, pour in shredded hibiscus chicken, stir evenly, sprinkle with shredded ham and serve.
Nutritional tips: This product has a delicious taste and is rich in high-quality protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, carotene, vitamin C and other nutrients. It is suitable for pregnant women to eat regularly.
Cumin Squid
Ingredients: 1 fresh squid, appropriate amount of white vinegar, cooking wine, cumin, minced green onion, sliced ginger, minced garlic.
practice:
1. Cut the squid into pieces, remove the ink sac, peel the skin, remove the internal organs, and wash.
2. Cut the squid into petals, blanch in boiling water, remove and drain.
3. Heat the oil in the pot and add the minced onion and ginger.
After the slices are cooked, add the squid and stir-fry quickly, then add white vinegar, cooking wine, and cumin to stir-fry the squid thoroughly.
Nutritional Tips: Squid is rich in protein, and is especially rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, selenium, potassium, and sodium. It is very beneficial to the baby\’s bone development and hematopoietic function. In addition, compared to other products, its zinc content is second only to oysters.