What is useful persimmon nursing mother and baby
Persimmon is an orange fleshy berry.Its name translates as "date plum". The fruit does contain a lot of sugar and its sweet taste resembles dates. The fruits ripen late and appear on the shelves in late autumn and early winter. Freezing only improves their quality, eliminating excessive astringency.
Orange persimmons contain many substances that are useful for nursing mothers Photo: Getty Persimmons are useful due to the presence of vitamins and minerals in their composition:
- Ascorbic acid improves immunity, reduces the fragility of blood vessels.
- B vitamins normalize the condition of the skin and mucous membranes.
- Nicotinic acid is good for hair.
- Vitamin A strengthens the eye muscles.
- Potassium has a beneficial effect on the heart, eliminates swelling.
- Magnesium maintains healthy teeth, prevents the deposition of calcium.
- Iodine affects growth and development.
In addition, persimmon contains calcium, the deficiency of which is felt after pregnancy. Pectin and dietary fiber, which are rich in berries, stimulate the intestines.
Whether the persimmon is dangerous for the newborn
The fruit has several qualities that make it an undesirable part of a nursing mother's diet.
- Persimmon simultaneously contains fiber, which has a laxative effect and tannins, which fix the intestines. It is impossible to predict how this fruit will affect the digestive process.
- Red and orange fruits are potential allergens. Your baby may develop a rash, spots or peeling skin.
In addition, excessive consumption of sweetsproducts harm the pancreas. All this does not mean that persimmon is prohibited. It is better for mothers of newborn babies to refuse it, but with the beginning of complementary feeding, you can already try to eat a piece of the fruit daily. If the baby's skin and stool are normal for 3 days, the fruit is safe. Although you should not get carried away with it, the maximum amount is 300 grams per day. In case of redness or intestinal upset, the experiment with a new product can be repeated in a month. The baby grows and develops, his reactions change. Like all fruits, persimmon is tasty and has many useful properties. At the same time, fruits brought from other natural zones should be consumed with caution. It is unknown what effect they will have on the body of a small child.
