Radishes during breastfeeding - basic rules for use

During the period of breastfeeding, the mother should carefully monitor the diet, because some foods have a negative effect on the production of breast milk and on the well-being of the baby. The fact is that in the first months after birth the baby is just getting used to new conditions. Therefore, the child’s body sometimes has a hard time tolerating the food that the mother eats. As a result, the newborn's colic increases, his tummy hurts, and allergy symptoms appear. To avoid such problems, each product must be introduced gradually and at a specific time.

Radishes are a tasty and healthy product, but they are difficult to digest and absorb, which is bad for the baby’s body. Pediatricians do not recommend consuming radishes during breastfeeding in the first 3-4 months, and if the child is prone to allergies, this period should be extended to six months.

Useful properties and composition

Interestingly, radishes are one of the fastest ripening root vegetables. The vegetable can be eaten within a month after sowing. The product contains many useful substances, including vitamins C and K, group B, as well as potassium and calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, iron and other minerals. In addition, it is excellent for dietary nutrition, because 100 grams of the product contains no more than 19 kcal!

Radishes perform the following beneficial functions for the body:

• Reduces cholesterol levels and normalizes the functioning of the heart and blood vessels;
• Helps fight excess weight;
• Stabilizes blood sugar levels and helps with diabetes;
• Useful for diseases of the eyes, kidneys and digestive organs;
• Improves material metabolism and digestion;
• Has diuretic and choleretic properties;
• Cleanses the intestines;
• Prevents the appearance of edema;
• Strengthens the immune system, prevents and stops viral diseases, helps with vitamin deficiency;
• Improves appetite;
• Tones the body, gives strength and vigor;
• Radish juice effectively heals wounds and improves skin condition.

Please note that radish leaves are consumed along with the fruit, because they are much healthier. They contain the same beneficial vitamins and elements, but in a more concentrated form. The leaves can be added to salads and soups, mixed with parsley, dill and other herbs. The tops are also used to prepare sauces and seasonings.

Product Impact

On the mother

Radishes are a storehouse of vitamins and beneficial microelements. 20 grams contains the daily dose of vitamin C. Radishes contain a lot of B vitamins - thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, folic and pantothenic acid. They are extremely beneficial for the skin, nails, hair, and general condition of the nursing mother.

Once in milk, they improve brain function of both mother and baby. Radishes are able to cope with edema, which often plagues women who have recently given birth, improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, and help lose weight. The hard-to-digest fiber contained in the vegetable cleanses the body of toxins and removes waste.

Reference! Radishes contain more than twenty minerals, including potassium, magnesium, sodium, chlorine, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and chromium. All of them improve the quality of breast milk and help a woman’s body, tired after childbirth, recover.

A salad with radishes gives a young mother vigor, improves her mood, and helps the nervous system recover. In general, if a woman is not allergic to a vegetable, it has an extremely positive effect on the entire body.

Per child

The effect of radishes on a baby can be both positive and negative. Without a doubt, the presence of a large amount of vitamins and minerals in vegetables has a positive effect on growth and development - vitamin C strengthens the immune system, folic acid ensures the normal functioning of the hematopoietic system, ensures the growth and development of the baby’s brain.

Potassium, magnesium and sodium are responsible for the development of strong muscles, the harmonious development of the nervous system, and for a good supply of oxygen to tissues. But the rich chemical composition of radishes can also be negative for very young children. It can be very difficult to understand which element you are allergic to.

Diathesis in infants who react poorly to large amounts of vitamin C in milk may occur in a more acute form after a radish salad eaten by the mother than after citrus fruits. A large amount of hard-to-digest fiber can cause colic in a baby and disrupt the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

In the end, the child simply may not like the slight bitterness that appears in the milk after the mother feasted on fresh radishes.

Why are radishes harmful?

Radishes contain a large amount of essential oils, as well as mustard oil, which gives the product its characteristic bitter taste. This composition negatively affects digestion, irritates the mucous membranes and causes bloating. Radishes should not be consumed by people with diseases of the gallbladder, intestines, liver and pancreas. Eating the raw product may disrupt the functioning of the thyroid gland.

When eating radishes during breastfeeding, a breastfeeding child may experience more than just stomach problems. Often young children have an allergic reaction to such products. The baby may experience redness and itching, swelling and rash, runny nose and other symptoms. What to do if a baby has a food allergy, read the link https://vskormi.ru/problems-with-baby/pischevaya-allerguya-u-grudnichka/.

Excessive consumption of radishes can lead to a change in the taste of breast milk, as a result of which the baby will simply refuse to breastfeed. To avoid such problems, follow the rules for eating vegetables during lactation.

Storage conditions

While breastfeeding, it is important to eat only fresh, healthy foods, without harmful impurities. Radishes should be stored in the refrigerator before eating. If you prefer to keep the vegetable with the tops, then you need to eat it within two days. To increase shelf life, remove the leaves first. In this case, the product is considered fresh for 7 days. Radishes should only be eaten when they are in season. After all, only in this case can you be sure that the vegetable does not contain harmful impurities that are used for artificial cultivation. An unnatural product will not be beneficial. Radishes are best eaten in combination with other seasonal vegetables. When breastfeeding, root vegetables do not have to be completely excluded, but a number of rules should be followed. In this case, the threat of the baby’s poor health will be minimized.

Rules for eating radishes while breastfeeding

• Radishes can be introduced into the diet no earlier than 3-4 months after the birth of the baby. If signs of food allergy appear, it is better to begin administration no earlier than 6 months;
• For the first time, try one small fruit, and then monitor the baby’s well-being for two days. If there is no negative reaction, radishes can be introduced into the diet of a nursing mother. If signs of allergy or poisoning appear, immediately stop eating such food and consult a doctor;
• Don't overeat! Overeating negatively affects the condition of mother and baby, as well as the course of lactation. The consumption rate is 25-30 grams per day, no more than twice a week;
• Choose your radishes carefully. The fruits should be firm with smooth skin without black spots or spots. The color should be bright and uniform, and the stems and leaves should be fresh. Soft fruits, dots and spots, and withered tops indicate a long shelf life and loss of most beneficial properties;
• Do not use burst fruits as they are overripe and have an unpleasant taste;
• Before use, radishes should be soaked in cool, lightly salted water for 15-20 minutes. This will soften the bitter taste and impact of the oils;
• The vegetable should be stored in the refrigerator along with the leaves for no more than four days.

The effect of radishes on the body of an infant

During breastfeeding, radishes can be included in the diet, starting with small portions, since they normalize metabolism and stimulate cardiac activity in the baby. Children's immunity is strengthened, thereby reducing their susceptibility to colds.

Mother's milk supplies a large amount of vitamins, and intestinal function improves. The beneficial substances contained in radishes take an active part in the construction of new cells - this contributes to the normal development and growth of the baby.

Important! Increased consumption of radishes leads to increased gas formation and the appearance of colic, as well as peeling of the skin and diathesis. You should control portions and buy vegetables without external damage or dark spots.

Alternative uses of radishes

Radishes can be used not only for cooking, but also for cosmetic and medicinal purposes. Fresh juice of the root vegetable will help against headaches and migraines if you rub it on your forehead, bridge of the nose and scales. For radiculitis and back pain, compresses with fresh vegetable pulp will help.

An infusion of radish tops will relieve constipation. To prepare the infusion, pour one tablespoon of tops into 250 ml of boiling water and leave for an hour. For bruises and bruises, a gauze bandage is soaked in an infusion of alcohol and chopped radish and applied to the injured area for half an hour.

Radishes are known to improve skin condition, reduce oiliness and rejuvenate the face.
Many cosmetologists recommend placing thin slices of root vegetables on a nourishing cream and leaving for 20 minutes. A mask is great for dry skin. The pulp of 2-3 fruits is mixed with a few drops of olive oil and lemon juice. The mixture is kept for 15-20 minutes. Subscribe to our VKontakte group

Recipes with radishes for nursing

It is not necessary to eat root vegetables in their pure form - there are many healthy dishes that are ideal for the lactation period.

Vitamin salad

To prepare a light snack you will need:

• 300 g radish;
• 2 boiled quail eggs;
• 50 g chopped green onions;
• 4 tbsp. l. 10% sour cream;
• salt and pepper to taste.

Pre-soak the washed radishes in cold water, cut into slices and mix with onions. Grind the egg yolks with sour cream, season the finished dish, adding spices. There is no need to worry whether a nursing mother can eat radishes with a fermented milk product. Sour cream neutralizes the bitterness and pungency of the root vegetable well.

Fresh spring salad

After a long winter, the vitamin mixture will help restore vitality. The process of its preparation:

1. Tear 5 lettuce leaves into large pieces and place on a flat plate.
2. Add 200 g of radish slices and cucumbers cut into half rings on top - 2 pieces are enough for cooking.
3. Cut 4 boiled quail eggs into cubes and carefully mix with vegetables.
4. Season the salad with chopped dill, green onions and salt. Drizzle with natural low-fat yoghurt.

The dish must be served immediately after preparation.

Diet okroshka

When asked whether a nursing mother can eat radishes, doctors answer in most cases positively - when preparing a light spring soup, you should also take only products approved for breastfeeding:

• 2 fresh cucumbers;
• 150 g radish;
• 4 boiled quail eggs;
• 2 tbsp. l. chopped green onions;
• medium bunch of dill;
• 1 liter of low-fat kefir;
• pepper and salt to taste.

Cut radishes into slices, cucumbers and eggs into cubes. Chop the greens, mix all the ingredients, salt and pepper, add kefir.

Curd snack

For breakfast, you can make toast or sandwiches with a delicious vitamin dressing:

1. Grate 150 g radish.
2. Finely chop 3-4 green onions.
3. Grind 250 g of low-fat cottage cheese with 5 tbsp. l. 10% sour cream.
4. Mix the ingredients well, transfer to a container with a tight lid and refrigerate for a couple of hours.

The snack should be stored no longer than a day so that the beneficial substances do not lose their valuable properties.

How to store radishes

It is important not only whether radishes can be consumed while breastfeeding, but also which ones are allowed for consumption. There are no special problems with the choice - a spoiled root crop is easily identified visually. However, improper storage conditions will turn a useful product into a health hazard.

In the refrigerator, radishes retain their freshness for 2 weeks, if we are talking about late-ripening varieties. Early types begin to deteriorate after 4-5 days, so it is advisable to eat them immediately.

Important! There is no point in freezing root vegetables - the moisture in them will turn into ice, and when defrosted, the vegetables will completely lose not only their structure, but also their taste.

When storing radishes, you must follow the basic rules:

1. Wet vegetables spoil quickly, so only dry tubers should be placed in the refrigerator.
2. A large amount of radishes must be placed in a wooden box, sprinkled with sawdust and placed in the cellar.
3. To preserve the freshness of the vegetable, you should not tear off the tops - when the leaves are wetted, the moisture from them is transferred to the root crop. If you need to remove excess greenery, it is better to break it off rather than cut it off.
4. You need to store radishes in a plastic bag, but do not close it tightly. It is advisable to make small holes in it for ventilation, and place dry wipes at the bottom.

In some countries they prefer to pre-dry the vegetable:

1. Cut the root vegetables into rings and blanch for 2-3 minutes in salted water.
2. Cool the slices, pat dry with a paper towel and place in an oven preheated to 50°C for several hours.

This preparation is consumed as a separate dish or as an additive to vegetable salads. Whether it is possible for a nursing mother to eat dried radishes should be checked with a doctor, but it is unlikely that after so many manipulations they will retain useful microelements.

Bread and drinks

You should not eat a lot of bread; it is also advisable to eat it with additives, such as bran. You can eat crackers, bagels, cookies, and biscuits from flour.

You should not get carried away with sweets, but if you wish, you can eat marmalade, dried fruits, marshmallows, marshmallows or biscuits.

For drinks, black and green tea are best, but not strong. You can also drink weak coffee, herbal teas and compotes. Freshly squeezed juices can be consumed after 2-3 months.

After the first month, you can slowly add borscht, jam, nuts, sour cream, and fruit juice to your diet. After six months, you can start eating seafood, honey, and various herbal seasonings.

When to plant radishes in 2021?

To choose the right time for planting, you must first decide what kind of harvest we want to get and how much

And then pay attention to several factors influencing this:

1. Variety and time of year of planting.
   Using different types and time periods, you can provide yourself with fresh fruits for almost the entire season, and maybe even a year.
2. Climate of the region.
   Depending on weather conditions, radishes are planted earlier, later, or artificial approaches are used to create the necessary conditions for growing.
3. Planting location
   - open ground, greenhouse, balcony or under film.

To correctly calculate the date of planting radishes, they are first determined by when the first harvest should be obtained. From this, the time for seed germination (3-5 days) and the remaining time required for cultivation (3 weeks) are subtracted. This way you can calculate a fairly accurate date.

Depending on the variety, radishes can be early-ripening, mid-ripening, late, pre-winter and winter. The best time to plant the crop depends on the ripening period:

• Early ripening varieties
  are planted as soon as the ground warms up by 4-5 cm to +2 degrees. This usually happens in April, in the southern regions - at the end of March. The air temperature can fluctuate from +15 to +18 degrees. Early ripening varieties are characterized by rapid ripening, usually up to 20 days. In order to always have fresh radishes on the table, each subsequent batch should be planted immediately after the first leaves appeared on the previous one.
• Mid-season varieties
  are planted in early June and require a special approach, because with long daylight hours the crop quickly goes into reproduction mode.
• Late varieties
  are planted in August or September, depending on local climate conditions. Daylight hours are decreasing, which has a good effect on the radish harvest.
• Radishes
  are planted “before winter” so that the crop begins to germinate with the first warmth. To do this, the seeds are planted in November before frost, when there is no doubt that there will be no warming and the radish will not begin to germinate at an inopportune time. This harvest appears earlier than all spring varieties and produces large, juicy fruits.
• Winter sowing
  in frozen soil allows you to get a harvest 2 weeks earlier than spring. Seeds are planted in December or February.

Optimal dates for planting radishes in 2021

TABLE: Recommended timing for sowing radish seedlings for all varieties.

Favorable days for planting radishes for seedlings and/or open ground

Radish care

As I already said, radishes are an unpretentious crop. Basically it only requires moist and loose soil. Feeding is done as needed, sometimes they are not needed at all.

Watering rules

The optimal level of humidity is the key to the formation of tasty and juicy root vegetables. Excess water will cause the development of diseases and the appearance of cracks. Lack of liquid will make the radishes bitter and tough. To prevent this, follow simple rules:

• in normal weather conditions, water the beds once every three days, during drought - twice a day;
• watering time - early morning or late evening;
• water volume – 10 l per 1 sq. m, penetration depth into the soil is about 20 cm;
• at the stage of setting root crops, watering is especially important;
• Humidity changes are unacceptable.

Loosening, weeding and fertilizing

Radishes need light, weed-free soil. Therefore, after watering or rain, do not forget to loosen the soil and get rid of pest plants. This not only makes life easier for root crops, but also helps maintain moisture.

Ultra-ripe and early-ripening varieties do not need fertilizing. The fertilizers added to the soil at the digging stage will be enough for them. Mid-season and late radishes can be fed 1-2 times:

• at the stage of fruit formation - Agricola 4;
• after the appearance of 2-3 leaves - potassium fertilizer;
• Only overripe organic matter is allowed;
• It is better not to add nitrogen and phosphorus.

Prevention of diseases and pests

In the spring, diseases and pests rarely threaten radishes - it’s not the season. But as summer approaches, the risk of infection increases. Most often, the plant suffers from clubroot, an infection that deforms the fruit. Of the insects, the most harmful are aphids, slugs and cruciferous fleas.

How to protect your crop:

• follow the rules of crop rotation;
• at the seed preparation stage, disinfect them in a solution of potassium permanganate;
• buy varieties that are resistant to diseases and pests;
• do not allow the soil to become waterlogged.

Common Mistakes

Why do radishes disappear into the tops and shoots, and the fruits turn out tasteless, empty or small? Errors in cultivation lead to this result. Here are the most common ones:

Dense landing. Sometimes gardeners sow seeds too close together. You can’t do this - the plant will start to bolt and go green

If you planted it too densely, thin it out, but do it very carefully. The best time for the procedure is a cloudy day after rain. Uneven and irregular watering

I talked about the rules of watering above. It is imperative to follow them - radishes are sensitive to humidity levels. Incorrect fertilization. If you overfeed radishes, the tops will suck all the juices out of the fruits and leave them small and empty. This is especially true for nitrogen and organic matter. Late collection. Radishes should be eaten young. Overripe fruits become hard and bitter.

Radish planting technology

Once the soil and seeds are prepared, sowing can begin. In the garden bed you need to make grooves 1-2 cm deep and water them generously with warm water. Other details of the process may vary slightly depending on the sowing period.

Spring planting

In spring, the width between the grooves is made at least 10 cm, preferably 15. The distance between the seeds should be at least 5 cm. Another option is to sow densely and then thin out - not the best: the root system of plants does not like outside interference. When thinning, it may be damaged, the root crop will not form, and the plant will go into reproduction mode.

The seeds are covered with loose soil and lightly compacted - this improves contact with the soil and promotes rapid germination. There is no need to water the soil, but you will need to sprinkle it with peat or humus.

To protect the crop from the cold, the bed is covered with polyethylene from 17:00 until the morning. Under favorable weather conditions, the first leaves will appear in 3-4 days.

There is a way to plant radish seeds using egg cartons. You need to cut off the bottoms of the egg wells from the cassettes and press the packaging firmly into the ground. Place one seed in each hole, cover with soil and compact it, then water. This way, each plant develops a beautiful root crop, eliminating the need to thin out the seedlings and reducing the number of weeds.

Summer planting

In summer, radishes are rarely planted. To save space and provide the shade necessary for radishes, they are planted between other crops, such as tomatoes or young strawberries. The distance between seeds must be increased to 10 cm.

If a separate bed is allocated for radishes, then from 18:00 until the morning it must be covered with opaque material, artificially shortening the daylight hours. If this is not done, the root crop will not form and bolting will begin.

Autumn planting

Late-ripening varieties are planted after other crops. Since the fruits of these varieties are large, the distance between them needs to be increased: between seedlings - at least 15 cm, between rows - 20 cm.

Planting “before winter”

When sowing “before winter”, the rows are made at the same distance as for spring sowing. Seeds and soil must be dry. The seed is placed in the furrows, covered with soil and compacted. Then you need to pour 2 cm of peat, and if snow falls, then fill the bed with it.

What conditions do radishes like?

The culture is considered to be the simplest, unpretentious. The technology of planting radishes and caring for them in open ground is understandable to a person far from gardening. The root crop loves the following soil composition:

• acidity level is low or neutral;
• loose structure, ideal sandy loam composition;
• The nutritional value of the soil is increased by organic fertilizers (compost, humus, rotted leaves).

On clayey, acidic, infertile and other heavy soils, root crops do not form. In their place, a long root called a tail is formed.

If radishes are grown in open ground, the bed is located in a sunny place. The plant loves light, but does not tolerate drafts. In the shade, radishes grow thick tops and a tail grows instead of a root crop.

Soil preparation for different planting periods

To plant radishes in spring, it is recommended to prepare the soil in the fall. The bed is dug up on the bayonet of a shovel, which corresponds to a depth of 30 cm. Soil fertility is increased by adding compost or humus. You can add potassium salt and superphosphate. If the soil is heavy, loosen it with peat and sand. Sowing is carried out after the snow melts.

Using a similar scheme, soil is prepared for autumn sowing of radishes. However, work is carried out at the end of summer after the main garden crops have been harvested. After enriching the soil, furrows are cut along the bed. The area is covered with film and left until frost sets in. When the soil in the garden freezes to a depth of 5 cm, the first snow falls, and loose soil will remain under the shelter. Radishes are sown in pre-prepared grooves before winter in order to get a harvest in early spring.