Is it possible to eat porridge during breastfeeding?

During the period of feeding the child, the use of dairy products by a young mother is especially important. They are an additional source of calcium, which is necessary for the female body at this moment.To date, there is no consensus about the feasibility of using semolina porridge when breastfeeding, many argue that it will harm the mother and her child. However, this theory is not true.

Semolina is obtained by processing wheat grains, this product has a very rich vitamin composition, including all the B vitamins, as well as E and PP. In addition, the product contains a significant amount of trace elements Ca, Fe, Zn, Cu, F, Mo, Ni, Se, and many others. Semolina has a high nutritional and energy value, while there is almost no fiber, but starch is 2/3 of the total composition.

Largely due to this, the porridge turns out to be extremely satisfying, and to cook it simply and quickly - and this is exactly what the newly made mother needs, who sometimes has no time to devote herself even ten minutes of free time.

That is why Porridge is often recommended for women with ulcers, gastritis and irritable stomach syndrome. It is well known that many chronic diseases are exacerbated during pregnancy, but mothers are not recommended to use drugs for HBV, therefore the use of semolina gently protects the digestive organs of the young mother, relieves pain and spasms.

The inclusion of this porridge in the menu significantly improves the condition of hair, nails and teeth. Everyone knows that during pregnancy and feeding women often have problems with these very organs - the teeth crumble, the hair falls out, and the nails break. Semolina is considered a real energy pantry, it allows you to quickly recuperate after exhausting pregnancy and childbirth, in addition, eliminates the feeling of chronic fatigue, which is familiar to many women after sleepless nights when caring for a newborn.

Many believe that semolina is too high in calories. This is a common misconception - 100 g of porridge contains only 98 kilocaloriestherefore, girls after childbirth and even those who cannot return to their former form can eat a dish without fear of gaining extra kilos.

Doubts of many young mothers about the dangers of semolina at the breastfeeding stage are not entirely groundless. The semolina contains a certain amount of gluten, which often causes allergies in an infant. In case of individual intolerance of the component, you should exclude the decoy from your menu. The shell of semolina grains contains a special substance - gliadin, which in high concentrations causes the death of the intestinal villi. This can have an extremely adverse effect on the baby’s body, since it is they, these very villi, that are responsible for the complete absorption of nutrients into the human blood.

In addition, croup contains phytin, which includes phosphorus salts, calcium binding, as well as the intake of iron and vitamin D. This leads to a lack of the very elements that are particularly important for the newborn. Neonatologists claim that if a nursing mother will use semolina every day, then the child's risk of getting rickets or spasmophilia dramatically increases, moreover, the mother will not be harmed by this, since the need for calcium of young women is several times less than that of a growing children's organism.

This does not mean that semolina porridge can not be included in the diet, you just need to reduce its use to 1-2 receptions per weekand also combine with other foods rich in calcium. These are all types of dairy products, sesame, almonds and poppy.A lot of calcium is contained in legumes - peas, soybeans, as well as lentils and beans, however, these substances are very often the cause of increased gas formation and bloating.

Mommies, who too often include semolina porridge in their menu, may not even hope to get rid of the overweight gained during the long months of waiting for the child. With such a diet, returning to the same size will be quite problematic. There is a widespread opinion that semolina is absolutely useless for the body and does not carry the slightest nutritional value.

This is not true. This view is formed due to the fact that this product has slightly lower concentrations of vitamins and minerals than other cereals. Nevertheless, the nutrients in the porridge are present, you just need to eat a balanced and varied, so that the body can get the necessary elements from a variety of foods.

Young mothers can have semolina porridge A few simple guidelines should be followed.

• The consistency of porridge in the menu of a nursing woman must necessarily be liquid, it is desirable to prepare the dish on water, and not on whole milk. Otherwise, the likelihood of constipation in mothers and babies is high.
• It is desirable to use semolina on an empty stomach, in which case it will be better absorbed.
• For the very first time, no more than 100 g of porridge should be eaten, then for a couple of days to observe the child’s reaction. If there are no adverse symptoms (rash, gas), you can gradually increase the portion.
• In one day you can eat no more than 200 g, and in a week - no more than 400 g of semolina.
• Experts recommend to include semolina in the diet of women with lactation only after the child reaches 3 months of age, since taking this product for food in earlier periods can aggravate colic, which so often torture children in the first week of their lives.

The recipe for making semolina is very simple. You need to take 2 cups of milk or water and bring to a boil, and then gently, in a very thin stream, pour the cereal into a hot liquid and boil everything for 5-8 minutes. In the process of cooking porridge must be constantly stirring - this will help prevent the formation of lumps, which significantly impair the taste of the dish. After the porridge has cooked, cover it with a lid and let it brew for another 10 minutes.

There are a number of tricks that will allow young mothers to significantly improve the taste of semolina porridge. For example, instead of the usual sugar, you can put in it several slices of a black chocolate bar or a small candy. If desired, you can mix in a bit of your favorite jam or grate ripe fruits, bananas and apples are very tasty. It will be hearty and sweet, but completely harmless. By following these simple rules, you will not harm your body and the health of the child, but the benefits will be many times greater. The work of the gastrointestinal tract is normalized, constipation will disappear and there will be strength to care for the growing baby.

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