Can I eat leeks during confinement?

Chives are a very common ingredient in our daily lives. They can be used as seasonings and can also be eaten directly. Dumplings stuffed with chives can be said to be the childhood memory and favorite of many people. In addition to being edible, leeks also have high medicinal value, as reflected by its other two nicknames, "aphrodisiac grass" and "intestinal cleansing grass". Women who have just given birth are naturally very weak due to the huge consumption of energy, so there are many taboos. So, can women eat leeks during confinement?

1. Can you eat leeks during the confinement period after childbirth?

Nutritionist: The vitamin C content of leeks is four times that of tomatoes. Although it is very nutritious, postpartum mothers should still eat it with caution. Especially for breastfeeding mothers, it will affect milk secretion. If you are a mother who is feeding your baby with milk powder, you can eat leeks appropriately. Regarding the question of whether you can eat leek dumplings during the confinement period, postpartum mothers should also eat them with caution and choose according to their actual feeding situation and physical condition.

2. Benefits of eating leeks during confinement

1. Leeks contain a large amount of vitamin C and cellulose, which can increase gastrointestinal motility and effectively relieve the symptoms of postpartum constipation. Vitamin C can improve the skin condition of postpartum women and increase the immunity of babies and mothers.

2. Chives contain plant aromatic volatile oils, sulfides and other ingredients, which can promote the body's absorption of vitamins, increase appetite, reduce inflammation, kill bacteria and lower blood lipids. Postpartum mothers with poor appetite can eat leeks in moderation to supplement the nutrients needed by the body.

3. Leek has the effects of promoting qi and blood circulation, removing yin and dispersing cold. Mothers who are in confinement after giving birth are most afraid of cold air entering their bodies and causing various confinement diseases.

3. Precautions for eating leeks during confinement

1. Leeks can help to reduce milk production. If a breastfeeding mother eats leeks, it may lead to a decrease in milk secretion. Therefore, mothers who are breastfeeding during the confinement period or lactating period should not eat leeks.

2. New mothers have weak gastrointestinal function and are prone to indigestion, so it is recommended that they should not eat leeks.

3. Don’t eat too much leek at one time, otherwise it will irritate the stomach and intestines and easily cause diarrhea.

4. If you are a new mother with allergies or who is deficient in calcium, iron or zinc, the palace master recommends eating less leeks.

5. Chives cannot be eaten with honey or milk, otherwise it will cause nutrient loss, affect the absorption of vitamins and reduce nutritional value.