Most expectant mothers, before their baby sees the world, try to eat their favorite fruits from the heart. Referring to the opinion of many people, during breastfeeding it is necessary to sit only on buckwheat and water. But this is not a true statement. Bananas during lactation are very useful for nursing mothers.
The beneficial properties of banana
Bananas are considered a wonderful source of various nutrients. In southern countries, this product occupies the same place in food that we have bread.
Plantines - unsweetened bananas are used to make flour, they are used to prepare hot dishes that we cannot taste in our country. Sweet bananas are a favorite treat of all adults and children.
The use of bananas during GV helps to maintain the necessary level of sugar in the blood for a long time, and the woman’s body will be charged with energy and vigor. One banana contains as many nutrients as there is in a serving of oatmeal cooked in milk. The undeniable advantage of this fruit is that it is sold on the market for a year.
The banana contains the necessary amount of magnesium and B vitamins, which favorably affect the concentration of attention and improve memory. The action of the tryptophan amino acid contained in bananas is aimed at normalizing the sleep of a nursing mother, which is sometimes very difficult to switch to a new regime of sleep and wake cycles. (A whole set of vitamins and nutrients: Vitamin C, Vitamin B group, Vitamin PP, Vitamin E, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron).
The tryptophan amino acid also regulates appetite and does not contribute to overeating, therefore weight of nursing mother held within the framework of the genetic norm. Tryptophan promotes the production of serotin in the body - the hormone of pleasure. If a nursing mother is happy with her life, then her baby will also behave much calmer.
Oh yes, the banana contains serotonin - the hormone of happiness and pleasure. Nutritionists claim that eating just one banana a day makes us much happier 🙂
Strengthen or weaken
Banana pectin positively affects the work of the intestines, it perfectly eliminates harmful substances from the body. Pectin is contained in various drugs that are used to eliminate diarrhea in both children and adults. Ripe banana for severe bowel disorders helps to set up stool.
When the child and the nursing mother have no problems with the regularity of the stool, the banana does not have any effect on digestion. However, there are situations when a banana acts as a laxative or vice versa fastens a chair. Those. banana with diarrhea strengthens, and with constipation - weakens.
You can only be careful!
For those who decide to enjoy the yellow fruit, you need to introduce it into the diet gradually.This is necessary when the baby is two months old. First, try a small piece, preferably in the morning, and watch the baby’s reaction. If there is no small rash on the face and body, then you can safely eat half a banana the next day. After a couple of days, you can already eat a whole banana. Eat this fruit only once a day. Banana is a high-calorie product, as it contains more sugars. Being in the baby’s stomach, these components contribute to the process of fermentation in the intestine and colic.
When the appearance of a small rash or allergic rhinitis, a nursing mother will have to abandon the banana before the end of lactation, or check the reaction again at 7-8 months.
Dish recipes
When combining a yellow fetus with products, approved for nursing mother, you can significantly expand the menu:
- Cocktail made from low-fat yogurt and banana. Grind the banana in a blender with yogurt and drink the resulting drink half an hour before feeding;
- Salad of apple, banana, low-fat cottage cheese and a little sour cream. Cut the fruit into small pieces and add the cottage cheese and sour cream to them. Mix thoroughly and a small amount of sugar can be added if desired.
- Banana porridge You can use absolutely any cereal (buckwheat, oat and rice). Boil the porridge until tender and add a small piece of butter and a little sugar. Grind the banana to a puree state and add to the porridge.
- Banana cookies: mix the banana, cottage cheese and flour in such a proportion that the cooked mass turns out, like on cheesecakes. Lay out the “dough” with a tablespoon on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 15 minutes.
- A banana muffin can be prepared in the microwave. You need to mix one banana puree with ½ cup of milk, add a glass of flour, ½ teaspoon of soda, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 50 grams of butter. Place the cooked dough in molds and bake for 20-30 minutes.
The use of banana during breastfeeding has a lot of positive effects on the body of a nursing mother. But do not forget that a banana can also cause side effects, such as colic, constipation, flatulence and bloating. Therefore, strictly follow the rules for taking banana while breastfeeding to avoid various kinds of complications.
On the topic of products for HS
We gave our daughter bananas when she was still a baby, but already her teeth began to be cut. I myself made a calcined curd for bait, but, since it turns out to be harsh in consistency, I added mashed fruit to it. Banana is very convenient to use - mashed with a fork, and the mash is ready. We had no problems with stool and allergic reactions.
She ate bananas when she was breastfeeding. I believe that bananas are the most harmless fruits. And the kids are allowed to give from an early age. In general, everything is individually; someone eats everything and the child does not react in any way, but someone should deviate from the diet and immediately react.
Bananas contain many nutrients that are necessary for nursing mothers. And one banana per day cannot harm a child, with rare exceptions. And according to the state of the child, one can understand his reaction to these fruits.