How long after giving birth should I eat red bean and barley water?

People must pay attention to their diet at all times and stages. After all, diseases are caused by food. If you are not careful, you may get sick. Women who have just given birth should also pay attention to their own bodies, so they should pay attention to their diet and know what they can and cannot eat. So, can you drink red bean and barley water after giving birth? How long before I can drink it?

You can take it 3 days after giving birth, but you must pay attention to the balance of nutrition, eat more fruits and vegetables, and mainly eat more warm foods, such as various meats, fish, chicken breasts, eggs, milk, etc. There are good foods to prevent colds. It is strictly forbidden to have sex, pay attention to arrange time reasonably, don't overwork, but moderate exercise is beneficial to the discharge of postpartum lochia and the prevention of venous thrombosis, maintain a good mood, keep the perineum clean, and change underwear and sanitary napkins frequently.

Job's tears and red beans contain vitamins, plant protein and a variety of minerals, which can supplement the various nutrients needed by the human body. Red beans are a blood and qi tonic, and coix seed can also remove moisture. The early period after childbirth is a critical period for expelling lochia. Eating coix seed and red beans can help diuresis and reduce swelling, and promote the excretion of unnecessary water in the body. Therefore, many mothers say that coix seed and red beans have the effect of losing weight, but in fact it only has the effect of removing moisture and reducing swelling. After giving birth, the body's organs are damaged and there is a lack of exercise, and the gastrointestinal digestion function is weakened, resulting in constipation. The alkaline components in coix seed and red bean can promote gastrointestinal motility, effectively relieve constipation symptoms, and promote urination. It can also reduce postpartum urine retention and eliminate edema after giving birth. Edema caused by heart disease and kidney disease can also be eliminated by taking coix seed and red bean. Dampness is the root cause of many postpartum colds nowadays, and coix seed and red bean are effective in removing dampness and dampness, and are very suitable for women with damp and cold constitution. Eating coix seed and red bean during the confinement period can effectively remove moisture and avoid catching a cold during the confinement period.

Light food recipes during breastfeeding

1. Light-flavored pig’s trotters. Pig's trotters are rich in collagen and are very suitable for eating after giving birth. Prepare a pig's trotter, Chuanxiong and Vaccaria segetalis, put them in a pot, add cold water and boil until they are soft. This home-cooked dish is not only light in taste and nutritious, but also has the effects of promoting lactation, reducing swelling, and promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.

2. Pork bone and tongcao soup. Immediately prepare pork bones (pork bones, pork ribs, cavity bones) and tongcao. Add pork bones and tongcao to one liter of water and boil for 1-2 hours. Extract it into a small bowl of soup, then add a little salt and drink it all at once. This soup is very good for pregnant women.

3. Peanut and pig’s trotter soup. Prepare fresh peanut kernels, pig's feet and rice wine. After blanching the pig's feet, put them into the pot and add water and peanut kernels. After boiling, turn to low heat and simmer for about 2 hours. This is very suitable for women who have insufficient qi and blood and little breast milk after giving birth.