Can olives be breastfed?

Mediterranean olives - a delicious treat at the festive table. Nursing mother during lactation has a lot to deny herself, so the question arises, is it possible to eat these delicious berries without harm to the baby.

Unfortunately, most fruits are presented in industrial canned form, therefore, they are unlikely to be useful to mother and baby. It is important to know exactly how to distinguish natural olives from processed olives, and what consequences from their intake should be expected.

The benefits of olives in lactation

Scientists say ripe butter berries have a positive effect on milk quality. Salted olives are harvested by the method of continuous lactic acid fermentation, as a result of which they do not lose their beneficial properties.

First of all, they contain a number of unsaturated fatty acids (oleic, Omega), which ensure the health of the skin, hair and nails. This property is important for the baby in the first month of life, when there is a complete renewal of its skin, hair follicles develop. Also, in structure, these fatty acids resemble the lipids that breast milk contains, which makes them a good building material for immunity, brain tissue, cardiovascular and hormonal systems.

Vitamin E in the composition of the fruit is a powerful antioxidant that prevents the oxidation and aging of cells, helps the absorption of other vitamins (A, K), and fights against free radicals.

Polyphenols in olives protect the heart and blood vessels, strengthen their walls, which is important in the first months of life of the crumbs.

The Mediterranean dish contains dietary fiber, which improves gastric motility and intestinal motility, and prevents constipation. It is believed that olives in the diet of a nursing mother help to reduce colic in crumbs, improve its appetite.

Another definite plus is low calorie content. An oil culture containing fatty acids remains a dietary product that can generously flavor vegetable salads and homemade pizza.

How to choose a product

When breastfeeding, only natural olives are useful, which are characterized by the following features.

1. Price. Unprocessed fruits are several times more expensive.
2. Quality mark. Look for an inscription on the product jar that indicates natural fermentation or the absence of chemical processing methods.
3. Lack of iron gluconate. Component E579 is everywhere added to canned olives to give them a beautiful and lasting dark color. Natural fermented berries look inconspicuous, colored unevenly and spots, while they can cast as a purple and brown tint.
4. Lack of caustic soda. Component E524 speeds up the fermentation process of olives and allows them to get rid of bitterness. However, it is very dangerous for health - it stops cell division, damages the skin and mucous membranes. Of course, its concentration in olives is low, but suddenly it will be enough to harm the fragile baby?
5. Taste. Natural olives are more juicy and hold moisture well, but at the same time are soft. Industrial berries are often very elastic and hold a good tone, which in this case, unfortunately, indicates poor quality.

Side effects

Nutritionists everywhere allow the use of olives due to the concentration of unsaturated fatty acids and low calorie content. There are no strict contraindications to the use of berries, however, there are side effects associated with the use of an industrial product:

• cramping in the abdomen;
• digestive disorders (acute diarrhea, nausea, vomiting);
• general weakness and dizziness;
• acute food allergy (including diathesis in a child).

With prolonged abuse of chemical olives, the risk of complications increases:

1. Violation of the work of internal organs (kidneys, liver, brain).
2. Destruction of skin or mucous surfaces as a result of exposure to caustic soda.
3. Unstable work of the heart.
4. Decreased vascular permeability and elasticity.
5. Peptic ulcer of the stomach and intestines, as well as the risk of gastritis, enterocolitis, high acidity.

Yes, consuming industrial olives is extremely dangerous to health. Every mother should think about whether she has the opportunity to provide herself with a guaranteed natural product. And is it worth the opportunity to indulge in the berries of the risk that can be inflicted on the health of the baby.

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