You have to adhere to a certain diet while breastfeeding. But there are so many temptations around! Among them, pineapple is an exotic fruit of a bizarre shape with an unusual taste and aroma. It is very useful, but it belongs to the group of products that cause allergies.
Let's see if it’s possible for a nursing mother a pineapple? Many women adhere to the theory that you need to eat all foods, but little by little. Others unquestioningly follow the advice of their
patronage sister and the local pediatrician. But both those and others want to raise a child healthy.
The properties
Pineapple pulp includes 87.0% water, 0.3% protein, 12.0% sugar, 0.7% citric acid, trace elements and vitamins. What kind of substances enter the body after eating pineapple?
• Vitamins of group B (B₁, B₂, B₁₂) - they are responsible for improving metabolism, burning fats, carbohydrates and proteins, and are involved in the activity of the nervous system.
• Provitamin A - it prevents heart disease, normalizes metabolism, and suspends the aging process. All products containing this component are considered very beneficial.
• Vitamin C - it improves metabolism, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, cartilage, bones. All this is so necessary for the body after childbirth. So is it possible for a nursing mother a pineapple if it contains a lot of this substance?
• Vitamin PP - helps to generate energy, maintain heart function, improves blood circulation.
• Magnesium - supplies energy to cells, normalizes the functions of the heart muscle and nervous system.
• Phosphorus - helps to improve mental and muscle activity.
• Potassium - improves the functioning of the heart and skeletal muscles.
• Calcium - necessary for the formation of bone tissue, normalizes metabolism, cardiovascular activity.
• Sodium - regulates blood pressure and muscle contraction, transfers and releases substances to cells.
• Acids, aromatic substances, bromelain (increases the activity of enzymes).
• Iodine - an immunostimulant, a biostimulant, regulates the processes of energy and heat.
• Iron - takes part in all body processes. And is it possible for a nursing mother a pineapple if it contains this element, which is needed after childbirth?
• Manganese - promotes proper digestion, participates in the function of the formation of the immune system.
• Zinc - improves memory, attention, mood.
Benefit
The content of such a rich list of vitamins allows the pineapple to suspend the aging process in the body and increase immunity, prevent stroke and heart attack.
In addition, there is an inhibition of inflammatory processes. This fetus contributes to the
improvement of memory, the breakdown of fats and proteins, and the reduction of edema, which is why it is indicated for disorders of the cardiovascular system and kidney diseases. Pineapple is good for people with hypertension and anemia. Having the ability to thin the blood, it is suitable for the prevention of thrombosis and thrombophlebitis. The coarse fiber of its pulp improves digestion.
Harm
Unripe pineapple is able to burn the mucous membrane of the mouth. The acid contained in the pulp destroys tooth enamel. Accordingly, after eating this product, doctors recommend rinsing the oral cavity with at least warm water. This fruit should not be used by people with high acidity of gastric juice (ulcers may form) and hypotensives. Some doctors claim that pineapple is still dangerous for a nursing mother, since it contributes to rashes on the skin of a child and a woman. However, such a reaction is far from always noted.
Canned pineapple
Subject to the preparation technology, the fruit retains all the beneficial qualities. But that rarely happens. During the heat treatment, the fruit loses its properties. As a preservative, citric acid is usually added to it. The cost of canned pineapple is lower than fresh. And this does not surprise anyone. Canned pineapple is not suitable for a nursing mother, because in this case there will be more harm from its use than benefit.
Useful Tips
Do not buy pineapples for the future - useful substances are lost.
After eating this exotic fruit, rinse your mouth with water to prevent harmful effects on tooth enamel.
Pineapple with HS can be introduced into the mother’s diet when the child reaches the age of 4 months, or better - 6. But this must be done with caution. Useful bacteria in the intestines of the baby do not appear from the first days, but gradually, like immunity.
If you really wanted to taste the fruit, then you can begin to eat pineapple for a nursing mother with one small piece and no more than once a day. In this case, it is necessary to observe the reaction on the skin of the child. In case of redness or rash, stop eating the fetus! If everything worked out well, then you can enable pineapple in the menu. It is recommended to dilute the juice of this product with carrot juice.
How to choose pineapple?
- Smell. It should not be bright. A strong smell indicates the fermentation process. Unripe pineapple will not have a flavor at all.
- The form. A good fruit will be with beautiful leaves, it should not have flaws.
The woman suffered a serious test for the body - childbirth. She needs a diet rich in vitamins and minerals to restore strength. But is it possible for a nursing mother a pineapple, if it is so saturated with all useful substances? In any case, you should consult your doctor about this. Do not experiment on a child.