Cereals, cereals and flour during breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a very important period in the life of a woman and her baby. The health of the baby and the condition of the mother itself often depend on how much and what cereals, cereals and flour during breastfeeding are included in her diet.

Cereals and cereals during breastfeeding

Cereals and useful porridges prepared from them   are a source of complex carbohydrates, which give the body energy, vitamins, micro- and macroelements, as well as fiber - dietary fibers that ensure the normal operation of the entire digestive system and the state of the intestinal microflora. The optimal amount of porridge consumption for breastfeeding is 150 grams per day.

It should be borne in mind the rate of carbohydrate digestion in the stomach: simple carbohydrates are "fast" (digested for a short time), complex ("slow") digested much longer and give a full saturation, satisfying the feeling of hunger. So it's better to use complex carbohydrates.

• Can I eat buckwheat for breastfeeding mother?

Buckwheat is not cereal, and with  breastfeeding  it can and should be eaten. In addition to carbohydrates, proteins and fiber (naturally, gluten-free gluten-free protein), buckwheat contains an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid ω-3; amino acids; vitamins of group B; which promotes the production of the hormone prolactin tocopherol (vitamin E). Also in this crop is enough magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, manganese and zinc.

• Can I eat rice nursing mom?

Despite the presence of amino acids, nutrients (especially potassium) and B vitamins, there are few dietary fiber in the rice croup and a lot of starch. Therefore, to eat rice nursing mom should be careful - so that there was no constipation in her and, accordingly, the baby. In addition, when women during pregnancy gain excess weight, for a while from rice porridge and garnishes from rice should be discarded - so as not to get fat and during lactation.

• Is it possible to eat nursing mush in feeding mama?

Millet (millet grains) is a very useful cereal, including for nursing. A small portion of millet cereal with butter for breakfast can provide satiety for half a day, since millet (related to slow carbohydrates) is long digested in the stomach, but fully absorbed.

This cereal is rich in cellulose and proteins, many trace elements and vitamins (A, B6, PP, etc.), contains essential amino acids. And those who belong to millet porridge with disdain, just do not know how to cook it! Millet "loves" when it is thoroughly washed (for the 5-6th time - almost with boiling water), cook for a long time and over low heat.

This porridge a couple of times a week you can eat a nursing mother with a healthy stomach that does not suffer from constipation and has no problems with thyroid hormones in the form of hypothyroidism.

• Is it possible to eat corn porridge for a nursing mother?

Well-boiled corn porridge with lactation can be used, but only occasionally: this porridge is considered severe for the stomach and can cause excessive gas formation. The main advantage of corn cereals is its low caloric content and the presence of iron, phosphorus and vitamins (A, E, PP and Group B). But with problems with the stomach, there is no corn porridge.

• Is it possible to eat pearl barley for nursing mothers?

Almost 80% of pearl barley (ground barley) consists of dietary fiber; more than 60% - carbohydrates, slightly less than 10% - proteins; of the vitamins in it most of all niacin (PP), thiamine (B1), pyridoxine (B6) and choline (B4); high content of phosphorus, magnesium and potassium, and from trace elements - iron and zinc.

Enough in the pearl barley and essential amino acids (tyrosine, methionine, phenylalanine, isoleucine, arginine, etc.). Pearl barley (and its crushed version - barley rump) is considered a lactogenic product, but its use can cause constipation in the nursing mother and colic in the baby.

• Is it possible to eat semolina porridge for nursing mother?

Manka is made from wheat (by grinding), so it has a lot of gluten and a little fiber. And its simple carbohydrates are very caloric, and it is not recommended to eat semolina morsel when it is ripe for nursing mothers.

In addition, because of the presence of calcium and magnesium salts of phytic acid (phytin) in the manga, frequent consumption of semolina can lead to a decrease in the level of calcium and zinc in the body.

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Flour with breastfeeding

Everyone knows that flour with breastfeeding should be limited to the maximum, especially white yeast bread and buttery pastries.

• Is it possible to eat bread to a nursing mother?

Fresh bread made of wheat flour baked from yeast dough gives fast carbohydrates and many extra calories, so its maximum daily quantity should not exceed 150-200 g. In some cases, such bread will have to be discarded, since it can cause bloating of the mother and  flatulence in the newborn.

Nutritionists recommend eating bread from wholemeal bread, dry bread, as well as bread on malt and black bread from rye flour (in which there is enough B vitamins). However, rye bread is possible if the lactating woman does not have acidity of the stomach.

• Can I eat bread rolls for a nursing mother?

And also - is it possible to eat bagels for nursing mothers? In both versions, this is a dough that is not recommended for lactation due to the large amount of sugar that the mother will add to fat deposits, and the baby can lead to the already mentioned flatulence.

• Can I breastfeed my mother's cookies?

Cookies can be different, and feeding mum can eat a biscuit biscuit, and not a biscuit.

• Can I breastfeed my mother with oatmeal cookies? 

A couple of pieces to eat is not forbidden, but to monitor the state of the intestines of the child should be constantly: if the mother's eaten cookies hurt the baby, then he will begin to have colic (he will cry and press his legs to the stomach).

• Can I eat a cracker for a nursing mother? 

What for? First, the technology of baking leads to the decomposition of carbohydrates, which were originally in flour. Secondly, they put flavors and much more (read on the package).

• Is it possible to eat gingerbread? 

To get another couple of kilograms? And that the intestines of the baby had no problems, you can do without gingerbread ...

• Can I eat macaroni for a nursing mother?

 Macaroni, made from wheat flour with a solid variety - with a minimum of gluten - can be eaten by a nursing mother, but of course not every day and in small portions.

Useful information in the article -  Menu for breastfeeding.

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What not to eat when breastfeeding?

Detailed answers to many questions concerning food restrictions during lactation are given in the material -  Diet for a nursing mother

But on some of them it is necessary to focus attention. For example, is it possible to eat kidney beans to nursing mothers, and also whether it is possible to eat lentils for a nursing mother? Beans, lentils, peas and all other legumes are  foods that cause flatulence, so while the mother feeds the baby with the breast, they should not be in the diet.