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We all know how important breast feeding is for the baby and how essential a good and nutritious diet is for the mother to produce healthy and nourishing milk. A balanced diet with multiple servings of fruits and vegetables is the best way forward. Further, there are many super foods available in the market that are power-packed with nutrition and help you reach your recommended nutrition target quickly and efficiently. One such super food is chia seed. Here is everything you need to know about chia seeds and how it helps breastfeeding!
Chia plants belong to the mint family and is native to Mexico. Chia seeds, from chia plants, are considered as super foods because they contain a high concentration of nutrients such as proteins, minerals, calcium and essential fatty acids. You may be wondering how such tiny seeds can be called as nutritional powerhouse – but that is what they are. Being gluten free and, a single 2 tbsp (24 g) serving of chia is reported to have (1):
Chia seeds are healthy, organic and nutrient dense. In fact, it is part of the daily menu in many Central American countries. They are not only “safe” during breastfeeding, they are known to increase the production of breast milk
There are many ways to consume chia seeds:
As we discussed earlier, a breast feeding mom benefits a lot by consuming chia seeds daily. Here are some of the specific nutrients (and their benefits) that are in chia seeds:
So ladies, please start including at least a teaspoon of chia seeds in your daily diet. It will boost the production of breast milk, while at the same time providing multiple nutrients for you and the baby. That said, please remember that super foods are not an alternative to balanced diet. It should be used only to complement your diet, not to replace it.
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