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Breastfeeding and Low Carb Diet - Is It Safe?
The latest research has shown us how carbohydrates are intimately involved in weight gain, more so than fat or protein. Due to this, a lot of women believe that going on low-carb or ketogenic diets will help them lose all the excess pregnancy weight. Further, the risks associated with low-carb breastfeeding is very small, but that is no reason to go on an extreme diet to lose your pregnancy weight. There are still a few dangers to be wary of in this situation. This article will help you understand the importance and risks associated with carbohydrates, as well as the potential dangers of a low-carb diet during breastfeeding.
Minimum Carbohydrate Requirements while Nursing
The recommended dietary allowance of carbohydrates, that is around 210 grams per day will be sufficient to handle your baby’s milk requirements. Nursing women who indulge in regular exercise will benefit from more carbs. It is important to obtain carbohydrates from healthy sources like whole grains, brown rice, oatmeal, and so on while avoiding refined sugar as well as polished grains like white rice, bread, baked items, and soft drinks. You may also get healthy carbs from legumes, nuts, dairy products, among others.
Risks of Having a Low-Carb Diet while Breastfeeding
There are a few potential risks of a low carb diet that can have a negative impact on breastfeeding. Some of them include:
1. Reduction In Milk Supply
A drop in the proportion of dietary carbohydrates can result in rapid weight loss, which is certainly not recommended during nursing. This is because your milk supply depends on the consistent energy provided by carbs, and this could impact the nutrition your baby is getting. A low carb diet has more than the recommended amount of protein and fat for a breastfeeding mother, but as they are essential, it is nothing to be concerned about.
2. Reduction In Milk Quality
Going on a harsh diet means that your body fat will be burned at a rapid rate, which might release any toxins that have been stored into the breast milk. This is especially concerning with regards to ketogenic diets, wherein ketones are produced by the body. As it is unknown if ketones can enter breast milk supply or harm the baby, keto diets while breastfeeding are best avoided.
3. Use Of Artificial Sweeteners
Going on a low carb diet means getting rid of all carb-based sweeteners like sugar and honey. This will make many dieters use more artificial sweeteners during the diet. Even though there are no known risks for breastfeeding, many women avoid them and have natural sweeteners instead.
Tips for Breastfeeding Mothers who Still want to Try a Low-Carb Diet
Here are a few tips for you to remain healthy and keep up your milk supply on a low carb diet.
Consume around fifty to sixty grams every day during your breastfeeding period.
Drink at least eight to ten glasses of water a day to stay hydrated.
Don’t jump into the diet; rather, start slowly and gradually speed up your pace.
Please ensure you don’t fall below 1800 calories overall every day.
Stop your diet if you observe any drop in milk production or supply.
Start your diet after your baby is three to six months old.
Observe your baby’s diaper for any change in stool production.
Keep an eye on your baby’s weight grain process.
Cutting carbohydrates from your diet may indeed help you lose that pregnancy fat, but on the contrary, too little carbs in the diet can reduce or impact your breastmilk production. It is important to find a balance. It is also important to keep track of the source of the carbs. Eating small amounts of unhealthy carbs will help you lose that weight but might cause other long-term complications. Instead, plan for yourself a balanced diet with enough green vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, oils, and lean meats.
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Tomato soup for babies
Babies get quickly attracted to anything that's red. Tomatoes are red because they are a rich source of anti-oxidant lycopene, which imparts the bright red color to tomatoes. Your kids are bound to love this tangy, red soup.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
2 People
5 Minutes
15 Minutes
Ingredients
4 tomatoes
A pinch of salt (optional)
1/2 tsp butter
1/2 cup water
Method
Step 1
Wash, deseed and chop tomatoes into large pieces.
Step 2
Boil the tomato pieces along with water and let the tomatoes cook with lid closed.
Step 3
Peel the tomatoes off its skin. Let it cool a little.
Step 4
Puree the tomatoes with little water.
Step 5
Heat a pan and add butter to it.
Step 6
Add the puree to it and let it simmer for 1 minute.
Step 7
Salt can be added if required. Note: butter has salt in it already.
Step 8
Tasty and hearty tomato soup is ready to be served. Serve lukewarm.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup (8 fl oz) (244 g)
Calories
73
Calories from Fat
6
Total Fat
0.7g 1%
Saturated Fat
0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Sodium
664mg 28%
Potassium
273.28mg 8%
Carbohydrates
16g 5%
Dietary Fiber
1.5g 6%
Sugars
9.7g
Protein
1.9g
Vitamin A
9%
Vitamin C
26%
Calcium
2%
Iron
7%
*Based on a 2000 calorie diet
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Stuffed Aloo Tikki Hearts
Given the versatility of potatoes, you can make so many delightful dishes out of it. However, today we are going to share an evergreen and much loved Indian snack made out of potatoes – tikkis, but with an interesting twist. These heart shaped ‘Aloo Tikkis’ are stuffed with fried moong dal that adds another layer of texture and taste to the tikkis and makes them simply irresistible.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking time
4 People
10 - 15 Minutes
10 - 15 Minutes
Ingredients
4 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled and mashed
2-3 tbsp minced coriander leaves
½ tsp red chili powder
2 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp chaat masala
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp corn flour
Salt to taste
2-3 tbsp fried moong dal
2-3 tbsp oil to fry the tikkis
Method
Step 1
In a large bowl, add the mashed potatoes along with rest of the ingredients. Mix well.
Step 2
Divide the dough into about 8 equal portions and shape them into small discs. Place about half a teaspoon of the moong dal at the centre of the disc and cover.
Step 3
Using a heart shape cookie cutter, cut out heart shaped potato patties. Use the scrap to form more patties.
Step 4
Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the tikkis till they are golden brown on both sides.
Step 5
Serve them hot with ketchup or green chutney. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Calories
279 K cal
Proteins
3.9 g
Fats
14.1 g
Carbohydrates
35.4 g
Cholesterol
4 mg
Sodium
56 mg
Potassium
900 mg
Tip: You can also add mashed green peas in the tikkis. Instead of moong dal, you can also try paneer filling. Read more
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"Babyhug Weighted Pink Straw Sipper for Toddler" Detailed Product Review
PRODUCT REVIEW: Babyhug Weighted Straw Sipper
Basic Details:
Your Name: Lovleena Mishra
Age & Gender of child: 2 years, Female
Product Name: Babyhug Weighted Straw Sipper
My Overall Take on Babyhug Weighted Pink Straw Sipper:
As our babies grow, we all need to ensure that they are being given safe ways of drinking water, storing milk and other juices. We all need to be sure that this daily need is being met both at home as well as outside. Kids cannot carry regular cups without leaving messes everywhere. On top of that, you will be busy cleaning up the spills and changing their clothes from time to time.
Babyhug Weighted Straw Sipper is the answer for that. It is designed in such way that a baby can carry it both at home and outside. Hygiene is a must in today's situation. This sipper has a swipey lid to keep the straw clean and hygienic. It also has a cover for hygiene. It gives a unique drinking experience to your baby. 360 degrees drinking edge eliminates spills completely. It is for children above 9 months of age. This is made of BPA free materials and it is easy to clean and assemble. It is easy to get the right amount of liquid for your baby since the cup is made from a transparent plastic material. It has a holding capacity of 360 ml, enough to satisfy your bab and enjoy different kinds of liquids.

MAIN FEATURES:
a) It is made of BPA free Polypropylene. And that is why it is safe to be used by your baby.
b) It has a swipey lid to prevent the straw from getting dirty.
c) It has a cover that helps in keeping its contents free of dust and germs.
What I liked:
a) Easy to clean and maintain.
b) Provides copious quantity of fluid when sucked.
c) Available in attractive colours of blue, orange and pink which captures a child's attention. It has beautiful prints for kids.
d) Has smooth edges thus safe for your child.
e) Has a 360 degrees drinking edge and hence no issues of leakage especially with a playful child.
f) It comes with a straw spout for easy sucking and when not in use, the swipey lid can be used to seal the straw and hence can be kept clean for your child's use.
Performance Ratings:
a) Features: * * * *
b) Product Design: * * * * *
c) Performance (Basis Features): * * * *
d) Value for Money: * * *
Would I recommend Babyhug Weighted Straw Sipper?
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