Be it any condition, a healthy diet is a road to fast recovery. Watch this video for some quick and easy recipes to help you recover from Lactation Mastitis!
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Lactation Mastitis
Mastitis is a condition that usually affects breast-feeding women. If after breastfeeding, the breast does not empty out completely, the remaining milk can cause blockage in the milk ducts & lead to infection. At times, bacteria may also enter the milk ducts through a break or crack in the nipples.
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Symptoms to look for:
• Painful & inflamed breast
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Causes:
• Blockage in milk ducts
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Food groups to consume in lactation mastitis:
1. Liquids: Improves blood circulation and prevents clogging of milk ducts
Foods to consume: Water, juices, buttermilk, coconut water and barley water
2. Vitamins & antioxidants: Fights infection
Foods to consume: Carrots, spinach, beetroots, corn, broccoli, bell peppers, oranges, kiwi, watermelon, mango and strawberries
3. Fats: Reduces inflammation
Foods to consume: Olive oil, rice bran oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil, flax seeds, fish like salmon, tuna & mackerel.
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Recipes based on the above food groups:
Recipe 1: Kiwi & watermelon salad
1. Add 1 cup diced kiwi in a bowl 2. Now, add 1 cup diced watermelon 3. Add 1 cup green gram sprouts 4. Now add 1 tbsp chopped basil (tulsi) leaves 5. Also add 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
Lets now keep this aside and make a dressing for this salad
6. Take 1 tbsp of lemon juice in a small bowl 7. Add zest of ½ lemon to it, about ½ tsp 8. And 1 tsp of finely chopped ginger. Also add 1 tsp sesame oil 9. Add salt and then pepper to taste 10. Mix this well. Your dressing is ready 11. Add this dressing into the salad 12. Toss well & serve
This delicious salad looks colorful and can be had any time of the day
Recipe 2: Baby corn stir fry
1. Heat 2 tsp oil in a fry pan 2. Take 1 cup of blanched baby corn 3. Add ½ cup chopped spring onions, 4. Now add 1 cup diced yellow and red bell pepper 5. Sauté for 2 min on high flame 6. Reduce the heat to medium and add 2 tbsp light soy sauce 7. Add 1 tbsp white vinegar 8. Salt and pepper to taste 9. Mix well and serve hot
The above recipes have been developed in consultation with a nutritionist. However, these are not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of a trained health professional. All matters regarding your health require medical supervision. Consult your physician before adopting the suggestions in this video, as well as about any condition that may require diagnosis or medical attention. Refer to the terms of use on our website http://www.homeveda.com.
