At the same time, nursing mothers often wonder whether it is possible to eat nuts when breastfeeding a newborn baby, and which ones are the safest ones for a baby's health. In this article we will try to understand this.
Can I eat nuts when breastfeeding?
Answering the question whether it is possible to eat nuts with lactation, it is necessary, first of all, to distinguish their valuable properties for the mother and child organism. So, all varieties of these fruits are rich in vitamins A, E and B, unsaturated fats, vegetable protein and various useful trace elements, including potassium, magnesium and iron. As for the content of ascorbic acid in its composition, some types of nuts are superior even to citrus fruits, so they are an excellent way to strengthen and maintain immunity.
Thanks to the availability of important and useful ingredients, this delicacy is beneficial for the growth and development of a newborn baby, as well as the proper functioning of all its internal organs and systems. At the same time, nuts are quite heavy food, so it's not recommended to abuse them, especially during the baby's breast-feeding period.
In addition, these delicious and healthy fruits quite often cause allergies. Particularly strong allergens are hazelnuts and peanuts, however, lactating women should be aware that any type of nuts can provoke a negative reaction in the baby. Danger is also present and mold fungi that appear on the fruit due to improper storage. To avoid them, nuts should be eaten immediately after purchase.
Despite this, most doctors recommend that nursing women include nuts in their diet, as they are very useful and, in addition, have a beneficial effect on lactation. Starting with several cores, the daily portion of this delicacy in the absence of negative reactions from the side of a tiny organism can be gradually increased to 80-100 grams.
Especially useful for lactation is milk with walnuts, the recipe of which you can easily remember: 300 ml of milk boil and pour a handful of crushed fruits, then put it all in a thermos and leave it for 2-3 hours. Obtained drug is recommended to drink 2-3 tablespoons every 2 hours throughout the day.