Can I eat salt during confinement?

During the confinement period, some pregnant women are afraid to eat condiments, such as pepper and rice, for fear that they will affect the metabolism of milk. Some pregnant women are afraid to eat salt, as they are afraid that the salt will affect their breast milk. But if I don’t eat salt, I’m afraid it will be bad for my health. So can I eat salt during the confinement period?

You can eat salt during the confinement period, but if you don't eat any salt during the confinement period, it will inevitably affect the taste, and the nutritional content will not be enough. Salt contains potassium, sodium and other nutrients needed by the body. You can't completely stop eating salt, just eat less, and it is better to have a light taste. Eating salt will reduce the effect of lactation, especially when breastfeeding. Many foods are for the purpose of lactation, such as pig's trotter soup, pigeon soup, crucian carp and tofu soup, etc. When making these soups, it is recommended not to add salt, so that the lactation effect will be better. However, when eating other foods, you can add a small amount of salt, so that the nutritional balance is better.

During the confinement period, pregnant women can eat some food with a small amount of salt. In fact, this kind of food will be digested and absorbed as soon as it enters the digestive system, which can just supplement the needs of pregnant women, so the harm to the baby is not very large. However, during the confinement period, you must pay attention to the potential salt. For example, pickled food or smoked food will have a higher salt content, so it is not necessary to eat it during the confinement period.

Women in the confinement period are weak, so they should try to choose high-protein foods and ingredients containing vitamins that are easy to digest. You can drink more crucian carp and tofu soup or pig's trotter soup on a daily basis. The diet during the confinement period must be nutritionally balanced and there is no need to be picky about food.