The nutrition of a young mother in the first and subsequent months of breastfeeding should be strictly balanced and useful. The baby should be given all the nutrients necessary for healthy growth. One of the products often recommended at this time is oatmeal, in milk or water. The use of this dish will help to introduce a whole list of vitamins and nutrients into the body of a newborn.
What is useful for breastfeeding
Oatmeal or cereal from this cereal is one of those products that are recommended to be used by women during breastfeeding. Thanks to the dish from this cereal, the newly made mother receives a large amount of energy, vitamins and trace elements.
Oatmeal is well absorbed by the body and has the following list of nutrients:
- riboflavin;
- retinol;
- pantothenic, violet and ascorbic acids;
- thiamine;
- choline;
- niacin;
- tocopherol;
- phylloquinone.
For a nursing mom
Many women prefer this product during lactation due to the fact that it does not appear overweight. The fact is that the carbohydrates contained in oatmeal give a person a feeling of fullness. Thanks to them, a young mother does not suffer from hunger and tolerates a ban on the use of flour or sweets. For women with diabetes, products from this cereal are also salvation, as they help regulate blood glucose.
Important! The constant use of this product affects stress resistance, scientists have proved that oatmeal has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and heart function.
- In addition, the constant use of porridge from oats affects:
- Intestines. Plant fiber prevents constipation and improves the functioning of the stomach.
- Immunity. The complex of antioxidants and vitamins contained in this cereal improves the body's overall resistance to various infections.
- Appearance. Oatmeal improves the condition of teeth, hair and skin, adds strength and shine to them.
For a child
In the first months of life, thanks to the mother, the baby should receive a large amount of vitamins necessary for him to develop normally.
If a woman eats oatmeal during lactation, the child’s body is saturated with elements such as:
- potassium;
- sulfur;
- calcium;
- nickel.
Without these substances, the normal development of the baby will not occur. In addition, the cereal contains phosphorus, magnesium and sodium, which affect the muscle and vascular system, stimulate brain activity and normalize the nervous system.
Did you know? One of the beneficial properties of oats — removal of toxins and salts of heavy metals from the body. This product is extremely useful for residents of large cities.
When is it better to enter the diet
Doctors agree that in the first months the newly-made mother should not scoff at herself, adhering to strict diets. But, it is worth remembering - the diet should be simple and contain a large number of nutrients. The list of foods that you need to eat includes non-fat milk or kefir, vegetables, some fruits (preferably baked), boiled beef or turkey meat, as well as cereals from rice, buckwheat and oatmeal.
Oatmeal can be eaten boiled in water or milk. Sometimes liquid soup is cooked from it, but in this case it is worth being careful and not use meat broths that can adversely affect the baby’s stomach.
On the water
It is preferable to take oatmeal on the water in the first month. Firstly, for a newly minted mother, this is a great way out when you need to quickly have a bite to eat while the baby is sleeping. Secondly, porridge cooked in its pure form, without a variety of impurities, will be more nutritious and retain all its beneficial properties.
In milk
You can cook oatmeal in milk. This will improve the taste of the product. But it is worth remembering that in the first months of lactation, it is worth using non-fat, 1–2.5% dairy products so that the child does not have problems with the intestines.
What kind of oatmeal to choose when buying
When choosing porridge for cooking, it is better to stay on a non-instant product. It is better to choose the porridge that cooks the standard 15-20 minutes. Similar oat mixes are obtained at a food factory by cutting whole grains into smaller flakes. The product sold in domestic stores is divided into classes 1 to 3.
Important! Women during lactation should not opt for cereals, which are prepared in a few minutes. In such mixtures, the content of nutrients is minimal.
The choice of 1st class porridge will be most preferred. It is made by flattening oats and contains the largest number of useful elements. Class No. 2 goes to store shelves after cutting the grains into several parts. It contains the necessary substances 50% less than in the first.
If grade 3 is written on the package of oatmeal, this means that this grain was flattened and cut. A similar mixture is quickly prepared, but practically does not contain any useful elements. In addition, when buying products from this cereal, you should pay attention to its shade. Fresh oatmeal has a white, rarely cream color.
How to cook
When cooking porridge from oatmeal, you should, first of all, choose the right container - enameled or with Teflon non-stick coating.
Then you need to follow a number of simple rules:
- Do not cook porridge for more than 15 minutes.
- For cooking, plain water or nonfat milk is best.
- The standard dose is 50 g of oatmeal per 0.5 l of water.
- When combining flakes with liquid, it must be constantly stirred.
- Butter, fruits and other ingredients must be added after the container is removed from the stove.
Contraindications
Despite the large number of advantages, this product has one drawback - the gluten content. There is such a thing as individual intolerance to this substance by the body. This may apply to both the mother and the baby. Therefore, eat oatmeal for the first few times should be very careful, carefully monitoring your condition and the child.
Did you know? Oats were popular in Ancient Russia, however, in those days it was pushed, not milled. From the resulting crushed grain porridge was cooked and bread was baked.
Oat porridge is healthy and nutritious; cooking it with a newly made mother will help to avoid wasting unnecessary time in the kitchen and get the right amount of necessary substances.