What is confinement meal?
Confinement meal is a traditional practice in ancient China. The current practice of confinement meal is derived from Taiwan and has gained popularity among pregnant women in recent years. It has also been developed in Taiwan for over 20 years, with an increasing variety of types and brands. The confinement meal is specially prepared according to the postpartum condition of the mother, including meat, vegetables, fruits, and some herbal ingredients. The herbal ingredients have the effect of nourishing and replenishing blood, and choosing the right confinement meal can be very helpful for the mother's postpartum recovery.
What to eat during confinement?
Eating is the most important thing during confinement. Eating is not only to replenish the mother's body, but also to provide better breast milk for the newborn. Postpartum women need to supplement a large amount of nutrients, so foods that are rich in nutrients need to be eaten frequently during confinement, such as meat, fish, eggs, fresh vegetables and fruits, various soy products, etc. So, what should be eaten during confinement and how to make it nutritious and delicious?
Chicken soup:
Chicken soup is a well-known confinement food. It is rich in iron, calcium, sodium, and other trace minerals, as well as various vitamins. Not only is it nutritious, but making it into chicken soup makes it easier for the body to absorb. It can supplement the nutrients needed by postpartum women, which is beneficial for their recovery and lactation. When making chicken soup, it is best not to include chicken fat, head, neck, wingtips, chicken butt, and internal organs. This can effectively reduce the content of fat, cholesterol, and harmful substances in the chicken soup. In addition to salt, it is best not to add any other seasonings, including ginger, garlic, green onion, Sichuan peppercorn, monosodium glutamate, chicken essence, etc.
Fish soup:
Fish soup can promote lactation and has high nutritional value, which is beneficial for both postpartum women and infants. It is best to use fresh crucian carp or black fish (raw fish) to make soup. Be cautious with carp as some people may be allergic to it. It is also not recommended to use soft-shelled turtle because postpartum women are weak, and although they also need nourishment, if they suddenly consume too much, it may result in insufficient nourishment and have a counterproductive effect. In addition to salt, it is also best not to add other seasonings. You can add some tofu, but postpartum women should not eat too much tofu in the soup, although tofu is also beneficial for their body, eating too much may cause diarrhea and bloating.
Brown sugar:
Brown sugar can promote lactation. It is commonly used when the mother's breast milk is insufficient. It can be mixed with water or added to white porridge. Authentic brown sugar has the best effect, followed by yellow sugar and slab sugar. However, it should not be replaced with rock sugar or white sugar. People with diabetes should not eat it, and those with high blood sugar and urine sugar should consume it in moderation or avoid it.
Vegetables:
In fact, most vegetables can be eaten, but bitter melon, tomatoes, kelp, green beans, spinach, and other cold, cooling, and toxic vegetables should be avoided. Rice porridge: Millet porridge contains a lot of minerals, nutrients, and higher fiber, which is beneficial for excretion. Millet porridge has a higher water content and is easily absorbed.
Rice porridge: Millet porridge contains a lot of minerals, nutrients, and higher fiber, which is beneficial for excretion. Millet porridge has a higher water content and is easily absorbed.
Confinement is a critical period for women to recover after childbirth, so what to eat during confinement becomes crucial. At this time, we need to have a reasonable diet and balanced nutrition.
