How much walnut can be eaten according to the baby’s age?

One of the first problems that a woman who has recently given birth thinks about is what she can eat now, what foods are allowed. It turns out that a young mother can eat almost everything that she ate before pregnancy. But under one condition - it must be a rational and healthy diet.

A balanced diet ensures stable lactation. Together with breast milk, macro- and microelements, antibodies, and vitamins enter the baby’s body. In addition, the diet will help you quickly get in shape after childbirth.

There is a lot of controversy surrounding the inclusion of walnuts in the diet. Some experts claim that the product increases lactation. Others consider them allergenic. After reading the opinions of the parties, the woman herself must decide whether to introduce walnuts into her diet.

Can I eat walnuts while breastfeeding a newborn?

The product increases the nutritional value of breast milk. Enter it carefully. Eat too much and the baby may develop colic, bloating, and flatulence. It is believed that the allergy is caused by the skin that covers the kernel of the nut. If you remove it, the amount of nutrients will decrease, but the risk of allergies is minimal.

In the first month after birth

If your child is not allergic to nuts, then you should not refuse the product. Start introducing the product into the diet towards the end of the baby’s first month of life. Start with half a nut.

In the second month

You can eat 2-3 kernels per day. Do not use them every day, 3-4 times a week is enough. Don't underestimate gradually increasing portions. Increase the amount of product gradually.

Subsequent months

Starting from the third month, the baby's digestive system becomes quite mature. She copes with most foods that a nursing mother eats. As the child grows, the dosage of the product can be increased to 5-7 cores. No longer required.

Recipes to increase lactation

Contrary to the well-known opinion that walnuts can increase the amount of milk produced, most doctors are confident in the opposite.

However, there is no doubt that walnuts are extremely useful during breastfeeding and can enhance the nutritional properties of mother's milk.

However, there are some folk recipes that, according to sources, increase the amount and fat content of milk:

• Take half a glass of peeled walnuts, pour 500 ml of boiled hot milk. Leave for 3-4 hours. Drink 1/3 cup of this infusion before feeding your baby (20 minutes before).

Please note that cow's milk often causes allergies and colic in the baby; it is better to use goat's milk. And in the first month after childbirth, consumption of dairy products is not recommended at all.

• Grate the carrots and mix with chopped walnut kernels. Eat the mixture 3 times a day, half a teaspoon.

It is not recommended to consume raw vegetables before the baby is 3 months old.

• Take a glass of chopped walnuts, pour liquid honey over them and add 2 tablespoons of melted butter, mix everything, let it brew for 2 hours. Take 1-2 teaspoon per day.

I would like to draw your attention to the fact that honey is a strong allergen and is strongly not recommended to be consumed before the baby reaches six months of age.

What are the benefits of walnuts for nursing mothers?

Walnuts are a storehouse of nutrients. It contains:

• vitamins of groups B, E, K;
• macroelements - magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, manganese, iron, zinc, etc.;
• fatty acids - linolenic, oleic, alpha-linolenic;
• phytosterols;
• purines.

The product lowers cholesterol levels, improves brain function, and normalizes sleep.
Walnuts improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system - strengthen blood vessels, normalize blood pressure. With regular inclusion of the product in the diet, digestion improves. Due to the presence of polyphenolic ellagitannins in the composition, a nursing mother reduces the risk of cancer.

Nuts are good for treating anemia. This is especially true for women, because after childbirth there was a lot of blood loss. The product will help restore overall well-being - if you regularly include it in your diet, headaches will go away, toxins and waste are removed from the body.

What is contained in walnuts and what properties do they have?

Walnut kernels contain components valuable for the body:

• fats, proteins and carbohydrates, as well as dietary fiber;
• useful macroelements - magnesium, potassium, sodium, calcium, chlorine, phosphorus and sulfur;
• microelements - copper, selenium, manganese, fluorine, iodine, cobalt, iron;
• antioxidants;
• amino acids such as arginine, cystine, leucine, phenylalanine, glycine, valine, in addition glutamic acid and aspartic acid, tyrosine;
• vitamins - A, P, K, B, PP, D, C and E;
• Omega 3 and Omega 6 acids, in addition - oleic and linolenic acids;
• essential oils;
• carotenoids;
• tannins.

The beneficial fruit has found application in medicine due to such properties as:

1. Toning effect, general strengthening of the body and increased immunity.
2. Restoration of the body after illnesses, in the postoperative period and after childbirth.
3. Increase in hemoglobin levels.
4. Treatment of atherosclerosis, as well as its prevention.
5. Elimination of hypertension.
6. Replenishment of cobalt salts, which promotes better absorption of iron in the intestines, and also serves as an important component for the normal functioning of the pancreas.
7. Normalization of the functioning of the digestive organs.
8. The effect of a laxative and anthelmintic.
9. Diuretic action.
10. Antispasmodic effect.
11. Stabilization of the nervous system.
12. Beneficial effects on brain function, mind and memory.
13. Stabilization of hormone levels.
14. Reducing the risk of developing tumors in the mammary glands thanks to the antioxidants included in the composition.

The greatest results can be achieved only with proper consumption of healthy kernels; you should not eat more than four nuts a day. An excess of the valuable fruit can provoke an inflammatory process in the tonsil area, irritation in the oral cavity, allergic stomatitis or diathesis, as well as migraine and vasospasm.

How to use it correctly and how to include it in your diet

Use the product before 14:00. Nuts during breastfeeding are high in calories, but contain a small amount of carbohydrates. You shouldn't overeat anyway - the child may have digestive problems.

It is not recommended to combine the product with other foods. Alternatively, have a light snack between breakfast and lunch. You can take a mixture of nuts, which includes hazelnuts or cashews.

Use the product in its pure form. Nuts ground with sugar, honey or jam will not bring any benefit and can cause colic in a baby.

But walnuts can become a “highlight” of savory dishes. Add a couple of kernels to beet salad, satsivi or meat dishes.

Walnuts to increase milk production

Whether walnuts help with lactation or not is difficult to say, since there are opinions both for and against this. It has been established that the fat content of milk does not depend on them, but the quality does: nuts make it thicker, more viscous, and also contribute to its better absorption and saturate it with useful substances.

In addition, the elements contained in nuts have a beneficial effect on the baby’s nervous system, normalize sleep patterns, and protect the body from bacteria and viruses thanks to vitamin C, which improves immunity. This means that by consuming walnuts within normal limits, a nursing mother will only benefit her body.

Milk with walnuts for lactation is a recipe that is familiar to every woman during lactation. A drink that stimulates lactation is prepared as follows: walnuts are poured with boiling milk, about half a liter of liquid per half a glass of fruit, then infused in a thermos for about 4 hours .

This infusion is drunk all day, half an hour before the next feeding, about one third of a glass.

Reviews from mothers during breastfeeding

Question to the expert

Olga

My son is 2 months old. She started introducing walnuts when the baby was 2 weeks old. The pediatrician recommended it because... the child did not gain weight. I did not notice any deterioration in my condition. My weight is fine now, but I still eat nuts. The baby eats up faster, as for me - the milk has become richer.

Tatiana

For a long time I was afraid to introduce nuts into my diet - I thought they would cause an allergy. I started eating them only when my daughter was 3 months old. Now I eat little by little, 5-6 kernels a day. I eat them instead of sweets, because before pregnancy I had a sweet tooth.

Maria

I breastfeed my baby, but I don’t eat nuts—I don’t like them. Grandmothers persuaded me to start eating them. The result is a rash in the child, a sleepless night. I won't take any more risks. Now I only eat foods that I already know will benefit my daughter and will not cause allergies.

Svetlana

I started eating nuts when my daughter was 2 months old. On the same day, a rash appeared on the baby’s body. I will postpone eating nuts until later.

Julia

When I gave birth to my first child, my friends said that all the restrictions were far-fetched, and I could eat whatever I wanted. Since childhood I loved nuts. When my daughter was 2 months old, I started introducing their diet and ate until the end of breastfeeding. Everything was fine with the child. 4 years later my son was born, and this number did not work for me. Despite the fact that I began to introduce walnuts little by little, and only by the 4th month, the baby immediately broke out and diarrhea began. So everything is individual.

Walnut oil for breastfeeding

Walnut oil has a noble golden color, rich taste and a pleasant smell of nuts. This is an expensive pleasure and, moreover, quite rare; it is considered very aromatic and tasty among many other vegetable oils. The use of nut oil is not recommended for the following symptoms:

• individual intolerance;
• stomach or duodenal ulcer during exacerbation;
• gastritis in an acute state;
• liver related diseases.

It is not recommended to heat walnut oil, since when exposed to temperature, all the beneficial properties disappear, so it is not suitable for frying, but it is perfect as a dressing for main courses and salads.

Walnut oil is used not only for culinary purposes, but also in cosmetology, treatment and prevention of certain diseases.

Thanks to the valuable composition of healthy kernels, there is no need to ask the question whether nursing mothers can eat walnuts; rather, it is worth knowing in what quantity it is better to consume them without harm to the baby. After all, every mother wishes her child all the best and most useful.

How to select and store walnuts at home

The shell of the nut should be dense, without cracks or chips. Even small holes can allow moisture to enter and the product will rot. Take the nut in your hand and shake it. Ideally, there should be no sound. If, when shaking, the sound is as if there is a small pebble inside, refuse to purchase. The kernel has either dried out or gone bad.

If you plan to store nuts for some time, then they need to be prepared. Rinse the shells under running water to protect the product from dust and dirt. Then air dry. Store at a temperature of -15...+20ºС and air humidity - no more than 70%. Avoid sudden temperature changes.

Nuts with damaged shells cannot be stored. Crack them and select the kernels suitable for consumption.

Inshell nuts are stored in cardboard and plastic boxes with holes, fabric bags, and nylon stockings. Do not store in plastic bags - the product will spoil. The kernels can be frozen or stored in glass jars.

Storage process and selection features

Absolutely all varieties of walnuts await customers on the shelves - whole or crushed, with or without shells, in chocolate, etc. In any case, the appearance of the fruit must inspire confidence; it must be fresh, clean and appetizing. If some parameters do not correspond to this, it is better to buy nuts elsewhere.

Since the walnut is a fairly fatty fruit, improper storage can very quickly lead to a deterioration in its quality - the kernel will deteriorate, acquire a bitter taste and musty smell.

Therefore, it is better to purchase whole nuts, in shell; this is a natural protection for the fruit, which allows it to be stored longer.

At the same time, there should be no free space inside, such a nut is heavier in weight, and there should be no cracking sound when shaking, otherwise it will be a stale product. And the shell itself must be intact, without damage, cracks or any stains.

There should be no mold on the fruits, and if you choose peeled kernels, then you should take the nuts as a whole, in a well-packed container, since the smaller the nut, the sooner it will spoil. The color should be the same over the entire surface of the fruit, but if the kernels have a glossy, oil-like sheen, then most likely they have been stored for too long or incorrectly.

If you choose a chocolate product, then first of all you need to look at the shelf life, as well as the composition. It is better to buy packaging with the nearest release date and without unnecessary additives.

How to store

If you organize the storage process correctly, nuts can be stored for quite a long time. Basic storage tips:

1. When storing fruits unpeeled, they are placed in a fabric bag, cardboard or wooden box. The temperature should be approximately 18 degrees, the place should be dark and dry, then the shelf life of the kernels will be from six months to a year.
2. The peeled kernels should be placed in the refrigerator, but not kept for more than one month. You can put them in a glass, resealable container.
3. If you need to store a large portion, it is better to put them in the freezer. Then in a well-closed container they will be stored for 2 to 6 months.
4. During long-term storage, you periodically need to sort through the fruits and remove moldy ones.

Recipes for dishes with walnuts

Walnuts are good fresh. But it will be much tastier if you add them to dishes. They will add pleasant variety to the menu and nourish the nursing mother’s body with vitamins.

Dietary satsivi

The low-calorie dish can be eaten at any time of the day. It will take no more than 20 minutes to cook.

Ingredients:

• chicken fillet - 300 g;
• walnuts - 50 g;
• onion - 40 g;
• dill, parsley - to taste;
• olive oil for frying.

How to cook:

1. Boil the chicken.
2. Cut the onion into small cubes and fry in olive oil.
3. Prepare the sauce. Grind the onion, olive oil and nuts in a blender, add a little chicken broth.
4. Cut the chicken meat into portions and season with sauce.
5. Decorate with greens.

You can add a little flour to the sauce.

Beet salad

The product can be consumed in small quantities for 4-5 months of breastfeeding.

Ingredients:

• beets - 300 g;
• walnuts - 50 g;
• olive oil.

How to cook:

Grate the beets on a coarse grater. Finely chop the walnuts with a knife or grind in a blender. Stir, season with olive oil. You can use low-fat yogurt or sour cream instead.

Zucchini appetizer with walnuts

Zucchini is a hypoallergenic product, so a nursing mother can eat this snack from the first month of breastfeeding.

Ingredients:

• zucchini - 400 g;
• walnuts - 50 g;
• dill, parsley - 10 g each;
• spices, olive oil - to taste.

How to cook:

1. Cut the zucchini into cubes and add a little salt. Leave in the bowl for 30 minutes to allow the juices to drain.
2. Finely chop the walnuts with a knife.
3. Grease a frying pan with olive oil and fry the vegetables.
4. Make the dressing: mix nuts, chopped herbs and spices to taste.
5. Place zucchini in a salad bowl and mix with dressing.

Use young zucchini so you don't have to peel them.

Veal with vegetables and walnuts

Veal is a low-calorie meat that can be eaten during any period of lactation. When combined with vegetables and walnuts, you get a storehouse of nutrients and vitamins.

Ingredients:

• veal - 500 g;
• carrots - 50 g;
• onion - 50 g;
• hard cheese - 200 g;
• walnuts - 80 g;
• butter - 10 g;
• parsley, dill, salt, spices - to taste.

How to cook:

1. Make cuts on the veal, but not all the way. Salt the meat, sprinkle with seasonings, wrap in cling film and leave to marinate for 8 hours.
2. Cut the vegetables in any convenient way and fry in a frying pan.
3. Cut the cheese into cubes.
4. Grease a baking sheet with butter and place the veal there. Place pieces of cheese between the cuts. Sprinkle onions, carrots, chopped herbs, salt and spices on top.

Bake in the oven at 200ºC for an hour.

Nut butter

The product greatly increases the calorie content of breast milk, so it can be consumed in limited quantities. Nut butter is not recommended if the child is overweight.

Ingredients:

• raisins - 100 g;
• walnuts - 100 g;
• butter - 30 g.

How to cook:

Grind the ingredients in a blender. Starting from the 6th month of breastfeeding, honey can be added to the product recipe. The resulting mass can be eaten with crackers or bread.

Nut milk

The product is prescribed for insufficient lactation and low fat content of breast milk. Contraindications: allergic reaction to milk and nuts.

Ingredients:

• walnuts - 250 g;
• milk with fat content 3.2% - 250 g.

How to cook:

Grind the nuts in a blender and mix with milk. Before use, you need to leave the product in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. But it is better to drink it warm.

Walnuts are a great alternative to sweets. This product can and even should be included in the menu of a nursing mother. The main thing is to follow the rules: start with a small amount, monitor the baby’s reaction. If a baby has a negative reaction, the product should be introduced into the diet later.

How to change a breastfeeding mother's diet

First of all, mom should take care of the naturalness of all the products on her menu, which means:

• You will definitely have to give up canned foods and industrially produced confectionery products.
• Alcoholic, carbonated drinks and products containing artificial colors - juices, sweets, etc. are also excluded from the diet of a nursing woman.
• Sugar, salt and spices are added to dishes in small quantities and always one new component at a time. After which the baby’s reaction to the new composition of breast milk is monitored.

Signs that it is too early to introduce the product into the mother’s diet are:

1. Rashes on the baby's skin in the form of a rash, redness in the folds.
2. Diarrhea or constipation.
3. Flatulence.
4. Colic or bloating.
5. Tearing.
6. Clogged nose.
7. Cough.
8. Labored breathing.

If any of these symptoms occur, you should immediately consult a doctor and at the same time exclude the recently introduced product from your mother’s diet, at least for the near future.

Reducing your diet and eliminating many food groups should not lead to a decrease in calories. On the contrary, it is recommended that a woman’s daily menu during the feeding period should be composed of a high energy value – about 2700 kcal.

At the same time, experts advise adhering to the following ratios of nutrients: 55% carbohydrates, 30% fats and 15% proteins. Of course, it is difficult for a woman to maintain such a diet, especially given the exclusion of high-calorie confectionery and sweet packaged drinks.

How to choose the right product

The quality of products in markets and stores does not always meet the requirements for organizing the nutrition of a woman during lactation. Knowing the rules for choosing quality products allows you to make the right choice:

1. Don't buy shelled walnuts. It is unknown how long they were stored in this state. Nuts contain a large amount of unsaturated fatty acids, which quickly go rancid under the influence of light and heat, giving the product a specific taste and smell. In addition, during the oxidation of fats, free radicals are formed, which have carcinogenic properties. As a side effect, if stored improperly, mold may form on the surface of the nut, which can cause poisoning.
2. When buying walnuts in shell, pay attention to its integrity. There should be no chips or breaks. Access of oxygen to the contents of the product also leads to the oxidation of fatty acids.
3. The surface of walnuts must be dry and clean, with characteristic clear grooves; plaque and stains are not allowed. The shell color is light brown, uniform.
4. When choosing, take several walnuts and knock them together. There should be a loud and clearly defined sound. If the sound is dull, the fruit is spoiled.
5. When shaking the walnut, the kernel should not be felt to move. If this happens, feel free to put this specimen aside, since the nut inside has dried out.
6. The weight of the walnut should correspond to its size. If a large fruit is too light, this indicates that its contents have deteriorated. On average, the weight of one walnut is 25–30 grams, but this also depends on the variety. So, in some varieties one fruit can weigh up to 60–80 grams.
7. When the shell is cracked, the walnut kernel should have a golden color, pure taste and pleasant smell.

If the product you purchased raises doubts on at least one of the points noted, do not take risks, because you are responsible for not only your own health, but also that of your baby.

When purchasing walnuts, carefully check their quality

Restrictions and contraindications

Walnuts should not be consumed during breastfeeding if the mother or child has an individual intolerance to individual components contained in these products. You can use nuts with caution if, after giving birth, the mother develops a rash (allergic reaction), the cause of which is unknown.

List of contraindications that exclude the use of nut dishes:

• obesity;
• diseases associated with increased blood clotting. Plant proteins and calcium compounds contained in the kernels can provoke thrombosis;
• pancreatitis and other inflammatory processes in the pancreas;
• intestinal disorders of various etiologies;
• eczema, psoriasis, neurodermatitis and other skin diseases.

If these diseases are present, walnuts after childbirth are contraindicated for nursing mothers. However, if the pathology is not advanced and occurs in a mild form, the product can be introduced into the diet in limited quantities. This can be done only after agreement with the doctor.

Tips, recommendations, recipes

When breastfeeding a newborn, walnuts should be introduced into the diet gradually. At first, mom uses only a quarter, i.e. half of half the kernel. If the baby feels normal, eats well, and has no allergic reactions, the next day the dosage can be doubled - i.e. use half a walnut.

If breastfeeding goes well, after 2-3 days the amount is doubled again. As a result, in the first month the consumption rate is brought to 4–5 walnuts per day, i.e. up to the maximum dosage, which cannot be violated (including at the end of feeding). At the same time, kernels can be introduced into the diet not only in their pure form, but also as part of delicious dishes, the recipes for which are described below.

Important! It is better to consume kernels in the first half of the day to make sure that you and your child are feeling normal in the evening.

Nut milk

During breastfeeding, it is beneficial to consume walnut milk. To do this take:

• water – 200 ml;
• kernels – 0.5 cups;
• salt, sugar - one pinch each.

Cooking process:

1. The nuts are thoroughly crushed using a food processor or immersion blender.
2. Add water, salt and sugar to the container.
3. Beat until real white milk is obtained. This will take 3–5 minutes.

Nut milk, recommended for women who are breastfeeding, is obtained by repeatedly grinding the kernels

Nut jelly with honey

Jelly is an interesting treat that can be made from available ingredients. Required components:

• kernels - 2 cups;
• honey – 1 l;
• ground ginger – 5 g.

Cooking algorithm:

1. Walnuts are lightly fried in a frying pan without oil.
2. The raw materials are sprinkled with ginger and transferred to jars.
3. Fill with honey.
4. Cover with a glass lid.

The nut-honey mixture is kept for 1-2 days in a dark place.
A tasty dessert suitable for feeding women during breastfeeding.

Carrot puree with nuts

Carrots with nuts and garlic will appeal to lovers of spicy dishes. This vitamin mixture will give you energy and protect you from colds.

Required components:

• carrots – 600 g;
• kernels – 0.5 cups;
• garlic – 2 cloves;
• lemon juice – 2 tsp;
• salt and sugar - one pinch each;
• wine vinegar - 1 tbsp. l.

Cooking process:

1. The carrots are peeled, cut into pieces and boiled.
2. After boiling, stand for 20–25 minutes.
3. The cooled carrot pieces are crushed to a puree.
4. The nuts are ground in a blender.
5. Salt, sugar, lemon juice, wine vinegar, walnuts, and grated garlic are added to the carrot mass.

Before serving, carrot puree is sprinkled with herbs.
Attention! The mixture can be used as an independent dish or as a side dish.

Candies made from honey and nuts

During breastfeeding, a woman often wants to eat something sweet, although such foods are harmful. To make healthy homemade sweets, you need to take:

• kernels – 1 cup;
• honey - 1 tbsp. l.;
• ginger – 1 tsp;
• milk – 100 ml;
• butter – 2 tbsp. l.;
• sugar – 2 tbsp. l.;
• cocoa – 2 tbsp. l.

Cooking algorithm

1. The nuts are crushed and honey and ginger are added, mixed, and balls are formed with a teaspoon.
2. Place a saucepan with milk separately. Sugar, butter and cocoa powder are added to it. Cook over very low heat, stir and remove from heat. Let it brew for 5 minutes.
3. Roll the balls in glaze and send them to harden in the refrigerator for half an hour.

Nut candies are a healthy treat that can be consumed in doses during breastfeeding.

Salad with carrots, prunes and nuts

Vegetable salad with nuts and dried fruits is an excellent dish during breastfeeding.

For preparation you will need the following ingredients:

• carrots – 0.5 kg;
• prunes – 150 g;
• sour cream 15% fat – 150 g;
• kernels – 50 g;
• sugar – 2 tbsp. l.

Cooking process:

1. Place the prunes in a container with boiling water and leave for 15–20 minutes. Then the water is drained.
2. Carrots are grated, mixed with prunes, chopped nuts, sour cream and sugar.

A tasty treat made from carrots, prunes and walnuts will give you energy for the whole day.

To whom and in what quantities are walnuts allowed?

A nursing woman, in the absence of contraindications, is allowed to use them, but in limited quantities. You can eat no more than 5–7 pieces per day.

A few kernels of this nut eaten by children under one year old can cause serious harm to the baby, due to the structural features of the pancreas at this age.

People of almost all ages are allowed to eat them. They are especially useful:

• during pregnancy;
• breastfeeding (for mother and child);
• when planning pregnancy;
• in preschool, school, puberty.

It is recommended for children to use it no earlier than from two to three years of age (in limited quantities) no more than 4-5 pieces per day.

Is it possible for babies to be allergic to walnuts?

An allergy in a child who receives nuts through breastfeeding (through the mother) can be extremely rare. It is expressed by one or more symptoms:

• rash;
• blisters on the skin;
• bowel dysfunction;
• accumulation of gases in the intestines;
• labored breathing;
• tears and nasal congestion;
• swelling of the face.

You can notice signs of an allergy (for example, a rash) literally 1–2 hours after the first use of the product. If the child develops even the slightest foreign signs, stop taking the product and consult a doctor. Self-medication is not recommended. If symptoms are acute, call emergency services.

Rules of use

According to pediatrician Evgeniy Komarovsky, walnuts during breastfeeding are one of the healthiest foods. The kernels can be given to the baby for self-feeding from the sixth month of life. You can use both walnuts and other types (cedar, hazelnuts, cashews).

You can eat nuts while breastfeeding if you strictly follow the norm.

A few simple rules:

1. Closely monitor the child’s condition - if the slightest allergic reaction occurs, stop using the kernels.
2. If there are contraindications, you should not take the product without consulting your doctor.
3. Select and store kernels correctly (in a dark, cool, dry room).

Rules for selection and storage

Despite the fact that already peeled kernels can be found on sale, it is best to buy nuts in the shell:

• it is a safe option in terms of sanitation;
• kernels stored in light gradually lose their beneficial properties.

The selection rules are quite simple:

1. The shell must be intact, without chips, cracks or other damage.
2. If there is any doubt about the quality, you need to shake the nut. If it “rings” like a rattle, it means it is old.
3. You can also take 2 nuts in your hands - the old one will always be lighter than the new one.

You need to break the shells of so many fruits that you can eat them at one time. The rest should be stored only in their natural shell, without compromising their integrity. You can put the bag in the refrigerator (dark, cool place, temperature 5–10 degrees Celsius).

Important! The shelf life of walnuts in shell is 1 year. If the fruits have already been peeled, they are also placed in the refrigerator and kept for no more than 1 month (in the case of deep freezing - also up to 1 year).

How many walnuts per day can a nursing mother eat?

The standard intake for breastfeeding is no more than 4-5 nuts (i.e. 8-10 kernels) per day. Moreover, if a woman is prone to obesity or has gained excess weight after childbirth, it is better to reduce the dosage to 4-6 cores. You need to start with a minimum amount, and then gradually (over 3-4 weeks) increase the dosage to the maximum possible.

The daily (maximum) intake for breastfeeding is 5 nuts

Chemical composition and calorie content of walnuts

Walnuts are valued not only for their excellent taste, but also for their high content of valuable substances necessary for the body, especially during breastfeeding. They contain:

• more than 70% fat;
• 18% protein;
• 3% carbohydrates.

Fats consist of a number of different unsaturated fatty acids, particularly linoleic, caffeic and non-chlorogenic acids. Nuts are also rich in flavonoids, terpenes, quinones, tannins, vitamins and provitamins, minerals and trace elements.

Nutritional value (100 g):

• kJ – 2700;
• kcal – 650;
• protein – 18 g;
• carbohydrates – 3 g;
• fiber – 7 g;
• fat – 80 g;
• water – 3 g.

Walnuts during lactation also benefit mother and baby due to their rich vitamin and mineral composition.

What are the benefits of nuts in the diet of a nursing mother?

An allergic reaction to this product is a contraindication for its use by a nursing woman.
Walnuts are rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements. It helps calm the baby's nervous system during breastfeeding and improve sleep. It has the following effect on a nursing woman: reduces fatigue, improves memory, concentration and normalizes sleep.

It is saturated:

• beta-carotene;
• vitamins A, E, B, C, PP, K, H and others;
• microelements (iron, cobalt, magnesium, calcium, potassium, etc.);
• essential amino acids;
• proteins, fats (they make up 90%);
• fiber (it improves intestinal motility);
• tannins (they give the kernels a tart taste);
• essential oils (contains 0.03%).

It is these oils that contribute to the development of allergic reactions in a number of children. Therefore, if there is an allergic reaction to this product, it is not recommended for a nursing woman to use it.

This fruit also has: bactericidal, wound-healing, immunostimulating, anti-inflammatory effects.

Does country of origin matter?

Walnut has more than twenty varieties. In Russia, the most popular are “Ideal” and “Giant”.

The important fact is that its chemical composition is influenced by: environmental factors, climate and weather conditions. So, for example, the percentage of fat content is determined higher in the western, eastern and southeastern zones of its distribution.

The country in which it was grown is of great importance, since the composition, content of proteins, fats and carbohydrates will differ.

For example, the fat content of nuts grown in Ukraine is about 69%, in Turkey - 67%, in France - 56 - 60%, Kyrgyzstan - 73%, Moldova - 62%.

Nut kernels grown in France contain more water, fiber, and less nitrogenous protein substances than those from Kyrgyzstan.