Pear during breastfeeding: in what form can I eat and how to introduce into the diet?
Women during lactation must necessarily eat fruits, because they are rich in vitamins and minerals, which help to improve the health of not only the mother, but also the baby. But most often, mothers have a question, is it possible to use a pear with HB, as well as how to properly introduce fruit into your diet so as not to harm the baby. Before answering this question, you should study the composition of the fruit, as well as its benefits and possible harm during breastfeeding.
Fruit composition
Many experts recommend adding a pear to the diet of a nursing mother immediately after apples, and in some cases at the same time. Since it contains a huge amount of nutrients and vitamins. The fruit contains:
- vitamins A 1, B 2, B 3, B 5, B 9, B 12, C, E, K;
- phosphorus;
- calcium;
- magnesium;
- sodium;
- copper;
- zinc.
Certain varieties of pears contain iodine, and it makes up 20% of the total weight of the fruit. It normalizes the functioning of the thyroid gland, and also prevents the formation of nodes on it. If we talk about the calorie content of the fruit, then it is classified as a low-calorie foods. European varieties of pears in their composition contain only 46 calories, and Chinese 42 calories. If we consider dry fruits, then they have a much higher calorie content (720 kcal).
Nutritionists recommend adding fruit to the diet for problems with being overweight.
Benefit
What are the benefits for the body when eating pears? This fruit has a lot of positive qualities, but this refers to the fruit that is fully ripe and grown in an environmentally friendly atmosphere, that is, without any chemical treatments. The use of this fruit leads to positive results in the human body.
- The water contained in the fruit is able to remove toxin-containing elements and cleanse the blood vessels. Often, doctors advise people with venous vascular disease to eat pears.
- Protects the body from various infectious and inflammatory diseases.
- Often it is consumed in disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. There is a myth that the pear causes a firming effect on the baby's digestive system. In fact, the fruit, which contains a huge amount of fiber, activates the functioning of beneficial bacteria in the intestinal microflora. Fiber enters the intestines in its original form, that is, it is not digested in the stomach, so for its decomposition, the bacteria begin to actively move, which further leads to the activation of the digestive system.
- Affects the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
- Traditional medicine suggests the use of pears in the preparation of various recipes. This ingredient will help get rid of cough, and it is also used as an antipyretic and diuretic.
- Favorably affects the work of the pancreas and genitourinary systems. If there are stones and sand in the kidneys, doctors advise drinking a decoction of pear leaves or twigs. Such a drink is not only able to remove sand and bile, but also soften salt stones.
- Experts advise eating fruit in the diet of people suffering from diabetes and obesity. Due to its high iron content, it is recommended for pregnant women and nursing mothers. According to the content of the element, the pear is in the first place even before ordinary apples, 100 grams of the fruit contains 0.1 milligrams of iron.
- Research scientists have proven that this fruit helps to cope with stress and depression, so they are used for sleep disorders and various nervous disorders. Folic acid contributes to the normal functioning of the brain.
- Due to the fact that the fruit does not contain allergens in its composition, it can be introduced into the diet of small children from birth.
- Also, wild pear (wild pear) has healing properties, especially for men with a disease such as prostatitis. The constant use of this fruit leads to a speedy recovery. A pear can also be used for prevention purposes, so experts recommend men over 50 years of age to include fruit in their menu. Useful trace elements in the fruit contribute to increased potency.
- Often the male sex suffers from premature baldness. Traditional medicine suggests adding this ingredient to a specific recipe.
- During menopause, the use of pears leads to a rise in mood, the appearance of vivacity, a decrease in pain during muscle contractions.
- To give a fresh look and elasticity to the skin of the face, as well as against acne, pear puree is applied to the skin as a mask.
- Due to the fact that pears contain a large amount of vitamin C and copper, it is recommended to add it to the diet of women over 40 years old.It is these elements that prevent the formation of tumors in the female reproductive system.
Possible harm
Despite the fact that the pear has a huge number of advantages that we have learned about earlier, this healing fruit also has a negative side.
- You can not eat a pear before meals, that is, on an empty stomach. This ingredient increases the level of acid in the stomach, which will later lead to stomach ulcers in a nursing woman.
- It is not recommended to combine fruit with fresh milk, raw water. This combination of ingredients will lead to problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
- If you have stomach problems, then you can eat a pear only in a baked form. In this case, it is worth choosing fruits with very soft pulp.
- An overripe or spoiled fruit will lead to indigestion.
- To protect your body, you should prepare it before eating the fruit, that is, remove the skin and remove the core. It is in the peel that chemicals accumulate, with which the pear was previously processed.
- It is undesirable to eat a pear after eating meat products. You need to wait about an hour, otherwise there will be a violation of the absorption of protein in the body.
Maintaining in the diet
Many young mothers are wondering if this fruit can be used while breastfeeding? After all, there are 2 opinions on this matter. Some believe that the introduction of a pear into the mother's diet will lead to allergic reactions in the baby, as well as problems with the intestines. Others, on the contrary, due to the high content of vitamins in the pear, are advised to definitely use it for nursing mothers.
Since the pear does not cause allergic reactions, which means that when ingested with mother's milk, this ingredient will not harm the baby. If the mother used a pear the day before, and the child had colic in the evening, then this can be explained in a completely different way. Scientists have proven that this intestinal disorder in an infant (the first 1-3 months of life) occurs due to the formation of its own microflora, and not at all because of what the nursing mother eats.
Such a reaction of the baby may occur if the fetus was purchased in a store. Many sellers process fruits with chemical solutions so that the fruits keep a fresh look for a long time and do not deteriorate. Such pears should be thoroughly washed and peeled before use.
If before childbirth a pregnant woman ate such a fruit, then after childbirth you can eat it, only in this case it is necessary to observe the measure. Pediatricians strongly recommend introducing this fetus into the diet of a nursing mother only when the baby is 2-3 months old, otherwise severe gas formation in the child may occur, because the baby's gastrointestinal tract has not yet fully formed.
As the reviews of young mothers show, a pear can be consumed from the first days of a baby's life, but this is only if the baby's body tolerates this fruit favorably. If a rash, peeling, severe colic, bloating appear on the baby's skin, then it is better to wait a while with the use of pears, try to introduce them into the diet again in a few days.
At the same time, for the first time, you need to eat not a whole fruit, but only a small piece or a small slice in order to look at the reaction of the baby's body. If no negative consequences have occurred, you can eat a larger piece the next day, and over time it will be possible to eat the whole fruit.The daily intake of fruits and vegetables for a nursing mother is 400 grams, where a small amount of this fruit must be added.
In order for the eaten fruit to benefit not only the mother, but also the baby, it is worth paying special attention to the choice of pears. It is better to use fruits grown in your own garden. If this is not possible, then opt for domestic varieties of pears. Such cultivation is carried out without the introduction of chemicals.
During HB, experts recommend eating green varieties of pears, which are hypoallergenic.
Of particular benefit to the body of the mother and the newborn will bring pears in the following forms.
- Baked fruits have less acidity, so such ingredients will not bring harm to a nursing mother. At the same time, heat treatment does not affect the amount of nutritional values, that is, all useful properties in the fruit will be preserved.
- Puree. When using such a dish, you should remember about the proper preparation of pears.
- Jam. You need to cook this dish yourself.
- Pear drinks.
But such a benefit will be in cases where these types of pears were cooked at home. Store products in their composition contain a huge amount of additives and preservatives that can harm both mother and newborn.
Be extremely careful when preparing various pear dishes; you should not add a large amount of granulated sugar. On the contrary, it should be kept to a minimum.
Recommendations
To enjoy this fruit during lactation, a woman must follow certain rules and recommendations.
- Buy fruits in the summer from reliable suppliers.During the growing season, the fruits are not treated with chemicals for early ripening and long-term storage.
- It is necessary to eat only ripe fruits that have a yellowish or green color. Red varieties of pears will lead to allergic reactions not only in the baby, but also in the mother. Many believe that the green color of pears determines their immaturity, but this statement is not true. There are varieties of fruits that, when ripe, have a bright green color. To determine whether the fruit is ripe or not, just press on the pulp of the fruit, it should be quite soft.
- If the pear does not emit any pleasant aromas, it means that it has been processed with chemicals or is not fully ripe.
- Overripe fruits are not worth buying. Even the presence of small defects or spots of rot is not allowed, because harmful microorganisms can actively develop inside the fetus.
- Sweet fruits and vegetables are good for a newborn, so those fruits that have a tart and astringent taste are better not to buy in the store.
- Before eating this fruit, it should be thoroughly washed under running water. Unwashed fruits can lead to the appearance of helminths, and this is very important for the health of the baby.
- Give preference to pears that have been heat-treated. Such treatment will remove toxin-containing substances from the fetus.
The diet of every nursing mother should be varied and balanced. A woman herself must decide whether to eat a pear or not. The main thing is that everything is in moderation, then you will protect yourself and your baby from unpleasant consequences and provide all the necessary nutrients.
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