Question
I failed the screening for gestational diabetes and was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I am required to control my diet to avoid excessive intake of high-calorie and sweet foods to prevent affecting the baby. Recently, she has been wanting to eat red bean congee, and I’m not sure if I should give it to her.
Answer
Red beans are rich in vitamins and trace elements, but they also contain a relatively high amount of sugar. Therefore, pregnant women with gestational diabetes should avoid eating red beans in excess. When consuming a larger amount, it is appropriate to reduce the intake of staple foods. If green bean soup is consumed to cool down during hot summer days, the calories of the green bean soup should be included in the daily food intake. Additionally, foods like noodles and starch sheets, which are made from high-sugar beans or tubers, should also have their intake of staple foods reduced accordingly.