Nutritionists and immunologists recommend eating greens, rich in beneficial elements, and parsley in particular, throughout life. But there are conditions that raise doubts about the appropriateness and safety of the use of the product. Today, the article discusses the benefits or dangers of parsley during breastfeeding.
Benefit and harm
The plant contains a large amount of ascorbic acid, which makes it an effective prophylactic against seasonal diseases, colds.
Other useful properties:
- All parts of the plant have a diuretic effect - it is used in the treatment of ascites, obesity, disorders of water-salt metabolism, diseases of the kidneys and liver, the cardiovascular system and others.
- The presence of zinc, magnesium, selenium, vitamins A, E normalizes the reproductive and hormonal system in men and women.
- Parsley cleans blood vessels from cholesterol plaques, increases their elasticity.
- The product supports the functioning of the circulatory system.
- B vitamins in the composition strengthen and correct the work of the central nervous system, brain.
- Tocopherol, retinol, ascorbic acid - vitamins of beauty and youth, rejuvenate the cells of the body, strengthen hair and nails.
- Calcium and phosphorus protect the health of bones and teeth.
- Fiber contributes to the normal functioning of the digestive system, the removal of toxins.
- Potassium and magnesium have a beneficial effect on the heart muscle.
- Iron maintains hemoglobin levels in the blood.
- Parsley removes sputum from the respiratory system, lowers blood sugar levels.
Gynecologists recommend including greens in the diet during pregnancy planning. This will replenish the stock of the elements necessary for carrying and forming the fetus, such as magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, folic acid. Greens will increase the production of the necessary hormones, which significantly increase the chances of conception. In the body of men, with the regular use of the root and greenery of the plant, sexual function is normalized, testosterone levels increase, the risks of premature ejaculation and prostatitis are reduced.Did you know? On the warships of the United States, where sailors and officers stay for a long period, mini-gardens are provided for growing fresh greens. The product is considered mandatory in the diet of the military.
Parsley can be used daily for weight loss, as it:
- low calorie;
- removes salt and cholesterol from the body;
- normalizes the exchange of BZHU;
- speeds up the process of digesting food.
Can I eat a nursing mother
In the postpartum period, the female body is as vulnerable as during pregnancy. To recuperate in order to care for a child, mothers need quality products rich in minerals and vitamins. Parsley in the diet will strengthen the immune system of women, reduce the risk of infectious diseases.
Also, the product will help restore the balance of useful elements, and this, in turn, will contribute to the following:
- normalizes hormones and the nervous system;
- will help restore the elasticity and color of the skin, healthy hair;
- strengthen bone tissue;
- improve the circulatory system.
The plant also contributes to increased lactation, and together with mother's milk, the baby absorbs the elements necessary for growth and development. Invaluable for women after childbirth is the use of greens in losing weight, because the diet during breastfeeding will harm the baby. With the help of external use, the newly-made mother will be able to put her appearance in order. During pregnancy, many ladies learn what early skin pigmentation is, and parsley has a whitening effect.How to enter into the diet
Parsley is a spice, its bright aroma means the presence of various essential compounds and components that can provoke an allergic reaction.
Important! After use, carefully observe the well-being of the baby. At the slightest reaction - spots on the skin, crying, bloating, should call a pediatrician.
Greens should be introduced into food gradually, observing the following rules:
- Buy an environmentally friendly product (preferably from small farmers, friends).
- The color of the product should be saturated and uniform, yellow or dark spots are not allowed: this indicates a lack of freshness and increased pesticide content.
- Be sure to wash the product before use.
- The first reception should occur no earlier than three weeks of age baby.
- The first 3 months of greens should be subjected to heat treatment to reduce the risk of allergies in the child.
- When fresh, you can eat parsley after the baby is three months old.
Daily and weekly rate
In order for the product to bring exclusively good, you should not abuse it. A day is enough to eat about 50 g of greens. Regular consumption does not mean daily: a young nursing mother should alternate the consumption of the product in question with other vegetable greens, for example, basil. A week without consequences you can eat 200-250 g of parsley. 
In what form to use
The most useful is, of course, a fresh product, but in the winter it is not always there, so parsley is harvested for the winter: dried or frozen. In this form, it is no less useful, since it practically does not lose its properties. Some vitamins are lost during heat treatment when greens are thrown into a dish at the cooking stage. If the drying of the plant took place in a natural way, the composition and quantity of useful elements does not change.
Can there be a child in the diet
While the baby eats mother's milk and is just starting to get acquainted with solid food, parsley should not be on its menu. The digestive and enzymatic system is not ready for its absorption. In the question of the age at which to introduce greens, the opinions of experts from different countries were divided. American pediatricians believe that giving greens to children is possible when they have learned to chew and are already at the lure. Acceptable, in their opinion, age - 6-8 months.
Important! In the presence of chronic diseases in the mother, you should consult with your doctor about the rates of consumption of the product.
European experts agree with this opinion, but pushing the date up to 8-10 months. Russian modern doctors support foreign colleagues, and pediatricians of the old formation say that it is necessary to introduce greens into the children's menu no earlier than 1 year. In any case, you should start with small portions and with boiled greens. So you can identify the possible rejection of the body product. Naturally, the plant should be fresh and grown in environmentally friendly places, do not contain nitrates.
Contraindications and possible harm
Parsley contains acids, so its use should be limited to chronic diseases of the digestive tract and the genitourinary system.
Parsley is strictly contraindicated in such conditions:
- acute gastric ulcer (high acidity);
- acute cystitis;
- stones in the ureter and kidneys;
- nephritis;
- pyelonephritis.
Due to excessive consumption of the product, the following side effects may occur:- muscle and headache;
- diarrhea with blood;
- loss of appetite;
- nausea;
- violation of water-salt balance.
Did you know? The French queen, Maria Medici, who was famous for using poisons against people she disliked, was afraid of being poisoned herself. The queen considered parsley to be an ideal antidote and consumed it daily.
Recommendations for use in HB
The properties of many vegetables, fruits and herbs, including parsley, are better disclosed from the interaction with any vegetable oil. Useful will be the use of fresh salads with the addition of seasonal vegetables with olive, linseed oil. Fresh or scalded leaves in fruit salads, seasoned with natural yogurt or sour cream will not be superfluous. 
Add chopped parsley leaves to these dishes:
- fish;
- meat;
- casseroles and pies;
- soups and borscht;
- sauces and dressings.
Find out what parsley is good for.
For therapeutic purposes, a nursing woman can prepare a tea or a decoction of crushed herbs. Nutrition during breastfeeding should include only healthy and fresh foods. You should not rely only on the advice of experienced mothers, introducing this or that product into the diet (your and your baby) - it is better to consult a pediatrician.
