The birth of a baby and subsequent breastfeeding is a tremulous, but at the same time crucial period in a woman's life. At this time, some restrictions are imposed on the diet of the new mother, especially regarding various sweets. Are halva breastfeeding allowed for nursing mothers?
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The composition and calorie content of sweets
The main ingredients in halva are:
- The protein part. It includes nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, etc.
- Caramel mass. Consists of sugar or molasses.
- Foaming agent that helps form sweets in a fibrous structure. In its quality is the egg protein or the marshmallow root.
- Various flavoring additives (honey, vanillin, chocolate, etc.).
It is interesting. Modern manufacturers create various varieties of halva, depending on its basic ingredients. So distinguish sweets sesame, sunflower, peanut, and also made from vanilla, nuts, chocolate and pistachios.
On the open spaces of Ukraine, Belarus and Russia, halva from sunflower seeds is considered the most popular.
Can or not halva be used for lactation
Halvah is classified as high-calorie foods with a lot of carbohydrates. Their main source is various seeds and nuts. The main problem is that these components are, on the one hand, quite allergenic and, on the other, extremely useful. At the same time, halva is considered a rather heavy product, which can provoke a violation of the fragile gastrointestinal tract of an infant.
Doctors do not prohibit eating halva to a nursing mother. But they urge this to be done with utmost care and given the dosage.
The benefits and harms of breastfeeding
The following useful properties of halva for a nursing mother and baby are distinguished:
- Sweetness helps mom to overcome the nervous tension, often manifested after the appearance of crumbs in the light, to stabilize the state of her nervous system.
- Stimulates the production of breast milk.
- It includes substances necessary for the full work of the body: sodium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron, fatty acids, vitamins of the B1, F, C, E groups, etc.
- Helps to improve blood microcirculation.
- Positively affects the functionality of the digestive system.
- It helps a woman recover faster after a recent delivery, and the baby - to adapt in an environment that is unusual for him yet.
For a young mother who wants to enjoy halva, it is best to pay attention to desserts made from peanuts, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds.
Sunflower
Sunflower seed contains various vitamins:
- Group B (prevent the appearance of acne, depression, insomnia);
- E (slows down the aging process in the body);
- D (helps calcium to be better absorbed by the body, strengthens the skeletal system).
The seeds also contain magnesium, which regulates the functionality of the cardiovascular and nervous systems.
Peanut
The peanut-based treat contains an impressive amount of folic acid, which contributes to the growth of new cells and rejuvenates the body. Vitamins B6, B12 and PP improve bone health. In addition, peanut halva improves mental activity and heart function.
Sesame seeds
Sesame (alternative name - tahini) halva contains vitamin A, which is responsible for good vision, increased immunity and healthy skin.
Additionally, sesame seed includes the following beneficial ingredients:
- Zinc. Prevents the appearance of early wrinkles, strengthens hair and nails.
- Iron. Improves blood count.
- Phosphorus. Helps to improve the functionality of the brain and nervous system.
Possible dangers of halva for the fragile body of the child are as follows:
- The components of modern oriental delicacies are various ingredients that change the final taste of halva. The most dangerous from the point of view of intolerance are chocolate, honey, pistachios. The use of halva with these components in the composition during the period of feeding the newborn with breast milk should be avoided.
- The body of different babies can respond in its own way to halva. Some will perceive it favorably, others may be susceptible to allergic reactions.
- Halva has a high fat content and can cause digestive upsets of the baby (bloating, loose stools, colic)
In addition, high-calorie sweetness can speed up the weight gain of a nursing mother.
Absolute contraindications to halva consumption include:
- bloating in the child, frequent colic;
- child sleep disturbance, restless behavior;
- unstable chair;
- tendency to baby allergies;
- overweight nursing mother;
- violation of the process of maternal digestion;
- intolerance to halva or its individual ingredients by a woman.
Modern doctors recognize the benefits of halva in relation to the processes occurring in the organisms of a newborn and a nursing mother, but with one significant caveat: a treat must be exclusively natural.
It is best to use homemade halva, in which there are no dyes, flavors or perfumes.
An ideal choice would be a dessert made from sunflower, and it is better not to experiment with the other varieties of goodies to a nursing mother
Dessert rules
A woman can track the characteristics of halva tolerance with her body before the birth of a child, that is, during pregnancy.
When breastfeeding, mother should start treating with halva from a small piece.It is best to try it in the morning, monitoring the baby’s reaction to such a treat during the day. If the baby does not have an upset stomach, and its behavior has not changed, sweetness can be made part of the daily diet.
Halva is an excellent substitute for chocolate and other harmful sweets, in view of its naturalness. Gradually, the daily portion of the eastern dessert can be increased, but the maximum consumed indicator should be no more than 100 g per day.
Moms who are watching their figure should also not forget that 100 g of delicacy contains about 500 kilocalories.
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Dr. Komarovsky about halva for a nursing mother
Famous children's doctor and TV presenter Komarovsky does not recommend nursing mothers to get involved in fruits and sweets. You should especially be careful about your diet in the first month of breastfeeding. The doctor is sure that halva is a highly allergenic product.
However, Komarovsky does not claim that such an opinion is the ultimate truth and refers solely to recommendations. If a nursing woman consumed halva during pregnancy, it is possible that she will positively affect both her body and her newborn during lactation.
Delicious and nutritious halva - a great opportunity to treat yourself to sweet and cheer up. However, mothers who breastfeed their babies should be careful with this dessert and initially check the possible reaction of the baby's body. Even if the baby has well received such an introduction to mother’s diet, halva should not be abused, because this sweet is very high in calories, among other things.
