1. Protein and calcium intake
Special attention needs to be paid to protein and calcium intake during confinement. A new mother\’s body needs to recover after giving birth. Protein is an important substance for building body cells, and calcium is also very important for the bone health of the newborn and the mother.
Calcium-rich foods include milk, soy milk, tofu, yogurt, etc. Protein-rich foods include fish, lean meat, eggs, etc. During confinement, you can eat these foods together, such as a glass of milk and an egg for breakfast, boiled fish or lean meat with tofu for lunch, and a cup of yogurt for dinner.
2. Intake of sugar and fat
Although you need adequate nutrition during confinement, you should also pay attention to controlling the intake of sugar and fat. Too much sugar and fat can lead to health problems such as obesity and hyperlipidemia.
Avoid foods high in sugar and fat, such as cakes, desserts, fried foods, etc. You can choose low-sugar and low-fat foods, such as fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, etc. You can also add nut foods in moderation, such as walnuts, peanuts, etc. Nut foods are rich in healthy fats and unsaturated fatty acids.
3. Intake of cereals and fiber
During confinement period, you also need to pay attention to the intake of cereals and fiber. Both grains and fiber help regulate intestinal function, allowing the body to better absorb and utilize the nutrients in food.
You can choose whole grains, beans, vegetables and other foods to increase your intake of crude fiber and dietary fiber. For example, you can choose oatmeal or quinoa rice for breakfast, and eat more vegetables and beans for lunch and dinner.
4. Precautions for meal matching
In addition to the individual nutrients that need attention during confinement, you also need to pay attention to the combination of meals. A reasonable meal mix can better improve the utilization of nutrients.
You can make meal combinations in three meals. For example, you can choose foods containing high-quality protein for breakfast, you can choose a variety of vegetables and a small amount of staple food for lunch, and you can choose foods rich in calcium and easy to digest for dinner. In addition, attention should be paid to appropriately reducing foods with strong taste, such as bacon, pepper and other foods with high salt, oil and sugar.
Summary
As for the diet during confinement, you need to choose foods rich in protein and calcium, pay attention to controlling the intake of sugar and fat, increase the intake of cereals and fiber, and have a reasonable meal mix. These dietary considerations can allow new mothers to better meet their nutritional needs and help their bodies recover better.
