How to treat postpartum weakness? What supplements should I take for postpartum weakness?

For new mothers, they are very weak after giving birth. They want to replenish their bodies and restore their strength, but they are afraid of eating too much calorie food and affecting their figure? In fact, you need to eat a lot after giving birth, but don't think about your figure. You can lose weight after you have replenished your physical strength.

What are the effects of eating carrots after childbirth?

In his book "Eat the Right Foods to Help You Stay Healthy After Birthing", a nutritionist mentioned that carrots, which are rich in beta-carotene, can be converted into vitamin A after entering the human intestines, helping mothers maintain healthy vision, skin and mucous membranes. The vitamin B group it contains can also help women in natal period break down and metabolize nutrients, converting them into energy, eliminating fatigue and restoring physical strength.

In addition, the lignin in carrots can help mothers activate immune cells, increase the phagocytic power of macrophages by at least 2 times, and enhance immunity. And carrots are high in fiber and low in calories, which is more suitable for mothers to eliminate intestinal toxins during confinement and prevent postpartum obesity.

Carrot nutrition and health food

Because eating carrots moderately has many benefits for postpartum women, nutritionists have designed two delicious and nutritious recipes for postpartum women: "Carrot Stewed Beef" and "Carrot Kelp Soup", which are specially designed to replenish blood and enhance immunity for postpartum women. They are provided for reference by mothers in confinement:

★Carrot stewed beef

Material:

100 grams each of carrot and beef tendon, 2 slices of ginger, 4 red dates, and 3 cups of water.

Seasoning:

1 tablespoon rice wine, 1/2 teaspoon salt.

practice:

1. Wash the ingredients; cut the carrot into pieces; cut the beef tendon into pieces and blanch to remove the blood.

2.Put the ingredients and seasonings into the pot and simmer over medium heat for about 1 hour.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 204 kcal, carbohydrates: 12.6 g, protein: 21.8 g, fat: 4.5 g, dietary fiber: 3.2 g.

Effect:

Revitalize skin + improve anemia.

★Carrot and kelp soup

Material:

50 grams of carrots and 100 grams of kelp knots.

Seasoning:

1/2 teaspoon each of salt, sugar and soy sauce.

practice:

1. Soak the kelp in water for 2 hours, then rinse with clean water.

2. Wash, peel and cut carrots into pieces.

3. Add water to the soup pot and bring to a boil, then add the ingredients and seasonings.

4. Stew for 10 minutes until the kelp is cooked and soft.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 48 kcal, carbohydrates: 9.7 g, protein: 1.3 g, fat: 0.5 g, dietary fiber: 4.3 g.

Effect:

Carrots are rich in carotene and various minerals, which help eliminate eyestrain, improve vision and enhance immunity.

[Nutritionist's Tips]:

It should be noted that due to the high potassium content of carrots, it is not suitable for chronic kidney patients who need to limit potassium in their diet, as well as patients on dialysis. Excessive intake can cause hyperkalemia, which may cause patients to have arrhythmias. It is recommended to consult a nutritionist before eating.