Nuts - an indispensable source of unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins A and E, antioxidants, as well as protein.
Is it possible to nurse a nursing mother? Of course, it is possible, but not immediately - after checking for susceptibility and in small amounts - no more than 20 grams per day.
Different nuts have different properties and not all are equally useful. For example, pine nuts are most beneficial for breastfeeding, since they are the least allergenic, have a high nutritional index, are relatively easily digestible, do not irritate the intestines. Cedar oil promotes the healing of mucous membranes, accelerates regeneration processes, has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties.
Walnuts in lactation help increase the fat content and digestibility of mother's milk for a child due to Omega-3 unsaturated acids. However, do not get carried away - excessive fatty milk provokes bloating and colic, and in itself a walnut is quite a strong allergen.
Nuts for a nursing mother are useful, especially almonds, cedar and hazelnuts. Almond helps to reduce overall fatigue, helps fight against malnutrition, is rich in antioxidants. Hazelnut - one of the strongest allergens among nuts, the first place it is second only to peanuts.
Peanuts are not a nut, but the fruit of a family of legumes. It often provokes anaphylactic reactions. In addition to allergies, peanuts are notorious for their symbiosis with pathological fungi, which cause severe poisoning. Therefore, the use of peanuts for lactating women is not recommended.
Can other nuts be nursed?
Brazil nuts and other exotics are contraindicated before the end of feeding. Give directly to children atypical for your food up to 1.5-3 years is not recommended because of the possibility of extensive allergic reactions.
Allowed, albeit with great care, are the following nuts for the nursing mother:
- cedar;
- hazelnut;
- walnut;
- cashew;
- almond.
The daily norm of each kind of nut should not exceed 20 grams.
Coconut is also a nut. It (in small amounts) in fresh form is useful for breastfeeding mothers. Coconut is rich in vitamins A and E, protein, fiber. Coconut milk is an ideal mixture of low-molecular carbohydrates, protein and unsaturated fats. It also contributes to the improvement of perelstatics due to the coarse-fiber structure.
All of the named nuts are desirable to use fresh or dried, as during roasting their useful properties are lost. The exception is only peanuts - in its raw form, it often becomes the cause of diarrhea and allergies.