The best food for a young child, especially the first months of life, is breast milk. It is healthy, tasty and its composition is ideal for a baby. It contains a full range of essential nutrients, vitamins and enzymes. Breastfeeding ensures the normal growth and full development of the child, the correct formation of his brain and intelligence. Mother's milk contains immunoglobulins and immune cells that protect the baby from various infections (intestinal, hepatitis, diphtheria, etc.) and stimulate the proper development of the baby's own immune system. Breastfed babies are much less likely to suffer from allergies than "artificial" ones. A prerequisite for the production of quality breast milk in the right amount is a balanced diet for the mother during breastfeeding. Women are especially attentive to the products they consume during the hepatitis B period. And even such a beloved by many and harmless fruit like apricot raises a bunch of questions related to whether it can be eaten while breastfeeding and in what form, whether it affects the composition of milk and whether it can harm the baby.
It is interesting!The homeland of apricot is China, where they knew about it already for 2 - 3 thousand years BC. and even then it was used for medicinal purposes. Later, the apricot spread throughout Asia, and it came to Europe from Armenia, there - in Europe, then it was called the “Armenian apple”. It came to Russia from the West in the 17th century, by the way, out of 10 species of apricot trees, we can find only 3 wild species. Most often, the common apricot grows as a single tree, but sometimes there are also sparse groves of apricot trees. Apricot trees (wild) can often be seen along the side of the roads in the middle lane, while cultivated varieties are grown in fruit sovkhozes.
Are apricots useful during hepatitis B?
In most cases, if there are no contraindications associated with individual intolerance to the body, apricots are useful for both pregnant women and nursing mothers. They belong to dietary fruits, and due to the sweet and juicy pulp, they are also nutritious.
Ripe apricots are rich in potassium, which is essential for the normal functioning of the heart and nerve cells. The dried form (dried apricots) contains 5-6 times more potassium than fresh. Also, apricot contains magnesium and phosphorus, which activate the work of the brain; iron and iodine, which prevent thyroid diseases; many vitamins (C, A, B1, B2, PP) and nutrients. In addition, apricots contain many pectin substances and natural acids such as citric, tartaric and malic acids. All these elements are directly involved in the life of the organism.
It is known that in order to satisfy the body's daily need for ascorbic acid, it is enough to drink ¾ glass of natural apricot juice.
Considering all the useful properties, doctors recommend using this incredibly tasty and juicy fruit during the period of breastfeeding, but in moderation, without frills. In order to avoid possible colic and pain in the baby's tummy, they advise to wait until the child is 2-3 months old, when his digestive system becomes more adapted and then you can try to introduce apricots into the mother's diet. For the first time, it is enough to eat half an apricot and observe the baby's reaction after breastfeeding. If everything is in order, then you can safely include them in your diet.
By consuming apricots regularly, you can feel and appreciate their beneficial properties for the body of a mother who is breastfeeding:
- They will help you quickly recover from childbirth and support during the hepatitis B period due to the unique and balanced composition of vitamins, trace elements and nutrients;
- They will preserve and improve the external beauty of a young mother, ensure the health of teeth, hair and skin;
- Promote rapid cell recovery and normalization of the functioning of internal organs;
- Normalize the work of the stomach (contribute to the elimination of toxins and toxins from the body);
- Prevent possible problems for young mothers associated with hormonal disorders, dysbiosis and edema;
- This is a good weight loss product because contribute to the acceleration of metabolism, and, accordingly, the speedy weight loss;
- They have a diuretic effect;
- Improves memory;
- A good remedy for colds. In oriental medicine, apricot seeds are widely used as an antitussive agent. It's time to prepare for the winter at least a few jars of jam from this fruit: together with hot tea, it will effectively eliminate colds;
Good to know!
Apricots are an excellent prevention of many serious diseases. It has been scientifically proven that eating apricots prevents the development of diseases of the heart, stomach, genitourinary system, arthritis and even lung cancer - due to the high content of carotene. To satisfy the daily human need for carotene, it is enough to drink a glass of natural apricot juice or eat 5-6 fresh fruits. By the way, carotene is very beneficial for vision.
Apricots are used in cosmetology. Apricot is also widely used in cosmetology. Oil is prepared from its seeds, which is close to almond in composition and quite nutritious. It can be used as a face cream and as a remedy for dry hair ends. Finally, now it is worth pampering yourself with an apricot puree mask, which will saturate the skin with valuable elements, give it a healthy, even tone and help to acquire a beautiful tan.
Canned apricots
Doctors do not recommend eating canned apricots. They are produced with heat treatment and the use of chemicals that are required for conservation.
During heat treatment, apricots can lose their appearance; various flavors can be added to them. Getting to the baby with mother's milk, artificial additives can cause him allergic reactions and disrupt the bowel function.
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Dried apricots
Dried apricots are unambiguously advised by doctors to eat both pregnant and lactating mothers every day. It contains in its composition all the necessary vitamins, fiber, trace elements, organic acids and carbohydrates and brings irreplaceable benefits to mothers during lactation.
Useful properties of dried apricots:
- It removes various harmful metals and radionuclides from the body thanks to pectins and natural acids;
- Increases the level of hemoglobin in the blood;
- Normalizes the activity of the digestive system after childbirth;
- Lowers blood cholesterol;
- It is an excellent remedy for the prevention of endocrine diseases;
- Helps with avitaminosis and anemia;
- Due to fructose and glucose, they satisfy the need for sweets without harm to the female body;
- Has a beneficial effect on the beauty of the mother, strengthens hair and nails, improves skin condition;
- Used for HS, dried apricots perfectly prevent the appearance of constipation in the baby;
- Due to the large amount of potassium, it is a wonderful medicine for those who suffer from cardiovascular diseases;
- Normalizes blood pressure;
- Thanks to carotene, it is good for vision;
- It is a source of excellent health;
- It has active diuretic properties and normalizes the kidneys.
Dried fruit can be used as ingredients for desserts and salads, hot and meat dishes.
Rules of use and precautions
The main rules for eating apricots during GW are as follows:
- Choose only ripe fruits;
- Buy them during the high season (June-July);
- Don't overeat;
- Do not consume on an empty stomach;
- If your child develops allergies or upset stomachs, stop using them immediately.
When buying dried apricots, pay attention to its appearance. If it is too bright in color and shiny, then this may indicate that during drying, chemicals were used (for example, sulfuric anhydride), which are often fumigated with fruits in drying chambers. Good quality dried apricots have a pale yellow to greyish brown color and a distinct taste. It is better to choose gray dried apricots, which have a nondescript color, which appears naturally when the fruit is dried.
Before using dried apricots, rinse thoroughly, pour boiling water for 15-20 minutes. Then drain the water, rinse again and only then can you eat it.
Dried apricots should not be overused. It is enough to eat five to six pieces of dried apricots a day as a sweet dessert.
Apricots are widely known for their ability to loosen stools. Experts advise to be more attentive to yourself and to the baby's condition when you first consume a new fruit. For constipation in a child, they will be beneficial. In case of diarrhea in a baby, it is better for a nursing mother to refrain from eating apricots and dried apricots.
In rare cases, the child may develop allergies after the mother eats the apricots. It can be expressed not only in rashes and irritations on the skin, but also in stool disorders. The infant's imperfect digestive system still has weak protective functions and cannot digest everything that the stomach of an adult is capable of digesting.
Remember also about the possible individual intolerance to fruits, which may be in the mother or father. Someone can eat half a bucket without consequences, and for some, sometimes even a few pieces are enough to cause severe diarrhea. If the parents have an intolerance to this fruit, then most likely the child will not perceive it. In this case, it is advisable for mom not to take risks and refrain from using them.
Let's summarize.
Apricots are useful and necessary in the diet of a nursing mother. It is advisable to use them not from the birth of the baby, but after 2-3 months. In doing so, remember the precautions. Do not forget that mom's nutrition can affect the health and condition of the baby. Don't be selfish and don't think only of yourself. If you see that the use of apricots causes allergic reactions in the child or intestinal disorders, then it is better to refrain from taking them during the breastfeeding period. Being a mother means being able to put the interests of a child above your own, being able to sacrifice something for the health of your baby.
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