During pregnancy, it is feasible to consume mooncakes, but attention should be paid to individual cases. Pregnant women with gestational diabetes, rapid weight gain, and those suffering from long-term illnesses are not recommended to eat mooncakes. This is because these foods may not be suitable for their health conditions.
Eating mooncakes is not without risks. From the perspective of traditional Chinese nutrition, mooncakes are usually rich in fat and sugar, and their preparation involves frying and baking, which may cause the accumulation of internal heat or gastrointestinal burden. Therefore, despite the deliciousness of mooncakes, they should be avoided during pregnancy to prevent consuming foods that can cause excessive internal heat or fluid loss, in order to protect the body from adverse effects.
Furthermore, the nutritional content of mooncakes themselves is already quite sufficient, and excessive consumption is not advocated. Especially lotus seed paste mooncakes, although lotus seeds themselves have good nourishing effects, when processed into fillings, they will add a large amount of sugar and oil, transforming into a high-fat, high-sugar food. Overconsumption may not only lead to abnormal blood sugar and blood lipids but also have adverse effects on the digestive system. Therefore, moderation is advised while enjoying mooncakes.
