The benefits and harms of champignons during breastfeeding

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Kira Stoletova

There are many rules and restrictions in the diet of nursing mothers - all of them are fair and did not arise out of nowhere. Mushrooms are healthy and nutritious, but are too difficult to digest, so they are prohibited during the lactation period, but there are exceptions to the rules. Mushrooms such as champignons can be consumed in small quantities while breastfeeding.

The benefits and harms of champignons during breastfeeding

Contraindications

There are many contraindications regarding the use of champignons during the lactation period. A nursing mother can start eating champignons only with the approval of a doctor and no earlier than 3 months after giving birth. Over the course of 3 months of life, the baby develops a digestive system capable of accepting heavier elements in mother’s milk. Mushroom dishes are contraindicated when fried or pickled.

Mushrooms should not be consumed in the following cases:

1. mother: gastrointestinal disorder, constipation, kidney problems, gall bladder;
2. child:

• abnormalities in the development of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, cardiac system;
• infant diathesis;
• negative reaction from the gastrointestinal tract to meat and dairy products.

Potential danger to mother and baby

When used correctly, champignons pose no danger to both the baby and his mother. But deviation from the rules causes the following problems:

• champignons are a heavy food that takes more than 3 hours to digest;
• mushrooms grown in natural conditions may contain heavy metals, toxic and other harmful substances coming from the soil and air;
• may worsen the condition of kidney and gallbladder diseases.

Important! Women who have pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract or biliary tract are required to stop eating champignons

Beneficial features

Champignons are especially popular among the population of the country. They have long been cultivated and grown on an industrial scale, which makes it possible to buy quality products without fear of being poisoned by poisonous counterparts. They are easier to digest than their forest counterparts. The digestibility of mushrooms by the body is 80-90%.

Beneficial features:

• high water content allows you to maintain acid-water balance and improve metabolism;
• the fiber content allows you to remove the feeling of hunger for a long time and provide the body with the necessary amount of carbohydrates to maintain tone;
• proteins contained in mushrooms help quickly remove toxins from the body, actively participate in metabolic processes, cell construction and regeneration;
• antioxidants help improve immunity, which is especially important in the case of nursing mothers;
• minerals are represented by iron, calcium, phosphorus, iodine and zinc.

Champignon can easily become a worthy substitute for meat products. It is low in calories: 100 g contains only 27 kcal. Champignons are the safest mushrooms sold in stores. No chemical additives are used in their cultivation. Mushrooms are grown on thermally treated substrates made of straw and compost.

Composition and nutritional value of champignons

The composition of champignons is unique; it contains a minimum amount of carbohydrates and fats, but contains valuable proteins that are not inferior in quality to those present in meat. This food can provide a feeling of satiety for a long time, while being low in calories.

A nursing mother can eat champignons without fear of gaining weight, because 100 g of raw product contains only 27 kcal.

On farms, champignons are grown in specially prepared soil, which is called compost.
Champignons are dominated by vitamins B, C, PP. The mineral composition is also varied: mushrooms contain potassium, magnesium phosphorus, iodine, and chromium. The concentration of cobalt in 100 g is a record one and a half times higher than the daily requirement of this nutrient for a nursing woman.

The only “disadvantage” of champignons is the presence of chitin. This natural compound is part of the cell walls of fungi, providing them with rigidity and protection in their natural environment. Chitin makes it difficult to digest protein and partially neutralizes the effect of valuable amino acids on the body. But this substance also has positive qualities - it helps remove heavy metals and salts from the body. To facilitate the process of digesting champignons, it is recommended to destroy the chitinous walls mechanically - by thoroughly chewing while eating or chopping the mushrooms before cooking. The easiest to digest are champignons that are dried and ground to a powdery state, but during this processing most of the vitamins are lost.

Table: chemical composition and calorie content

Problems when using the product

Mushroom bodies contain not only vitamins and microelements, but also fiber, similar in composition to chitin, which is difficult to digest and takes a long time to digest. Children are not allowed to give mushrooms until they are 7-8 years old, so as not to provoke a “stop” of the stomach. If we are talking about breastfeeding, then the carbohydrate is first absorbed in the female body, and in a modified (more accessible) form it enters the milk.

The second problem is the risk of poisoning. If the mother comes across a poisonous mushroom, the child will also be poisoned. The poison will have a stronger effect on his body, so mothers need to carefully monitor the products they consume and buy them only in the store. If you buy champignons on the market, you must have a trusted supplier (seller) of this product. Otherwise, such purchases are fraught with negative consequences. It is worth remembering that mushrooms have the ability to accumulate toxins as they age. Darkened champignons are not edible.

Use of mushroom products in the diet

Mushrooms must be chewed well

The use of Champignons for breastfeeding is complicated by the presence of chitin, which impedes digestibility. This component performs supporting functions in the body of the fungus, which allows it to participate in the construction of protective cell membranes. Chitin is closely bound to protein, which makes it difficult to digest during the postpartum period. In order for the amino acids obtained from protein to work correctly, the product must be thoroughly chewed or crushed.

An alternative method is drying. It is better to use only hats. They need to be dried in the sun and ground into powder using a coffee grinder or spice grinder. It is then used to prepare soups and various sauces.

Dr. Komarovsky advises not to deny yourself mushroom dishes, but to consume them in moderation while breastfeeding. In 1-2 months after the birth of the baby, such products are strictly prohibited. The mother needs to restore balance and balance the diet by studying the child’s reaction to the products. At 1 week of a baby’s life, vegetable soups, low-fat fermented milk products, and long-lasting cookies are acceptable. From the first month, meat broths are gradually introduced.

Mushroom dishes in the form of soup or sauce are gradually introduced at the 3rd month of the baby’s life. The first time mushroom products are consumed in the morning (no more than 100 g). The baby's reaction to new products should be monitored for 24-48 hours from the moment of consumption by the mother.

Irina Selyutina (Biologist):

It is impossible to say unequivocally whether a young mother can or cannot eat champignons while breastfeeding her baby. Try it and see the baby’s response: if everything is fine, continue to introduce mushrooms little by little into your diet. If you notice a response from the child, it is better to stop eating mushrooms and wait until the lactation period ends. During breastfeeding, a woman is advised to eat light food. Fat and acid from pickled or fried mushrooms will not make a child healthier. But you can cook champignons with apples:

• 500 g champignons;
• 4-5 apples (not very sweet),
• 0.5 cups mushroom broth (not salted);
• salt to taste.

Rinse the champignons well, chop finely and place in a saucepan. Pour some water and leave on fire for 20 minutes. While the champignons are cooking, wash the apples, cut into slices and add to the mushrooms. Add salt, stir, and add mushroom broth. Simmer for 10 minutes. Bon appetit!

If a child experiences certain reactions, it is important to immediately stop eating mushrooms and consult a doctor.

Symptoms:

• bloating (flatulence);
• vomit;
• refusal of milk;
• changes in stool color;
• restlessness.

Useful qualities of champignons during lactation

Champignons are useful for breastfeeding because they are considered a dietary product. In addition, they are not able to absorb chemical elements that permeate the soil. Mushrooms also have the following beneficial properties:

1. They replenish the water balance in a woman’s body, as they contain a significant amount of liquid. At the same time, they have a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive system, prevent dehydration and normalize metabolism.
2. Cleanse the body thanks to fiber.
3. Helps improve memory and normalize brain activity.
4. They stabilize the functioning of the nervous system, block increased excitability and stress.
5. Improves vision.
6. Coping with constipation.
7. Prevent weight gain and keep the body in good shape; phosphorus, along with iron, help strengthen the immune system.
8. They normalize the condition of hair and skin, restore the body after childbirth, heavy physical activity or in the postoperative period, and thiamine helps eliminate headaches.
9. Riboflabin helps improve liver function and is involved in hematopoietic processes.

Selection of quality products

The main task of a nursing mother is to choose the right products. The cap of the edible young champignon is white or slightly pinkish. If the caps are dark, you should refuse the purchase: the product has been lying on the counter for too long or was collected overripe.

High-quality fruiting bodies have a dense structure, but in specimens that are soft to the touch, the process of rotting has already begun, and they are dangerous to human health. The pulp of ripe champignon exudes a pleasant mushroom aroma. If sour notes are detected, the time for picking the mushrooms was chosen incorrectly or they were stored in the store without observing sanitary standards.

For your information. When purchasing a product in a store, keep in mind that the ideal product would not be a loose product, but a product packaged in containers.

Benefits for nursing mothers

Moderate consumption of champignons has the following effect on the body of a nursing mother:

• improves the functioning of the digestive system;
• removes heavy metals, toxins and other harmful substances from the body;
• normalizes brain function;
• relieves nervous tension, improves the functioning of the nervous system;
• increases visual acuity;
• prevents constipation;
• prevents the gain of extra pounds;
• improves the condition of the skin, hair, and nail plates.

Reference. Mushrooms are usually used to replace meat when people want to lose weight. But young mothers should not rush to introduce champignons into their diet on an ongoing basis.