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Can pregnant women eat pomfret when pregnant?

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Asked on:Apr 02, 2026 10:30 AM

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  • Charlotte Charlotte

    Apr 02, 2026

      Flat fish, whose scientific name is pomfret, is a kind of sea fish with a flat body. It is very popular because of its few spines and tender meat, and housewives are also happy to take care of it. It also has the nutritional characteristics of sea fish: it is rich in high protein, unsaturated fatty acids and a variety of trace elements.

      The flat fish has a nearly rhombus-shaped body, flat sides, small mouth, bluish-gray back, silvery white on both sides of the body, small round scales on the back, long dorsal and anal fins, and symmetry, large pectoral fins, no ventral fins, deeply forked caudal fins, and the lower lobe is longer than the upper lobe. The origin is generally the same as the halibut. The quality is better from the estuary and Qinhuangdao. It is on the market between May and October, among which the quality and quantity produced in June to July are the best.

      nutritional value

      1. Flat fish is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which has the effect of lowering cholesterol and is good for Hyperlipidemia , it is a good fish food for people with high cholesterol;

      2. Flat fish is rich in trace elements selenium and magnesium, which are beneficial to cardiovascular diseases such as coronary arteriosclerosis. disease It has a preventive effect and can delay the aging of the body and prevent cancer occurrence.

      Edible effect

      Flat fish has the effects of replenishing qi and blood, nourishing the stomach and essence, smoothing joints, softening tendons and bones, and is good for indigestion, spleen deficiency, diarrhea, anemia , muscle and bone aches, etc. It is very effective. Pingyu can also be used to treat symptoms such as chronic illness, physical weakness, insufficient Qi and blood, fatigue, and loss of appetite in children.

      Applicable people

      Suitable for all ages; flat fish is a hairy animal and has chronic diseases and allergies. skin disease People should not eat it.