Turmeric is an ancient spice. Considered as a “golden spice”, for thousands of years, turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicines. However, while pregnant women can consume turmeric to reduce their inflammation, breastfeeding women can also include turmeric in their breastfeeding diet. As turmeric is the main ingredient for increasing the milk supply.
Not just that
Turmeric can offer more health benefits to Breastfeeding mums.
If you are one of them, read this article to find out more for yourself
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Health Benefits of Having Turmeric While Breastfeeding
Works as a Natural Painkiller
After-delivering your baby, it’s natural for you to feel the aches and pains in your body. In fact, breastfeeding your baby for long hours can make your back stiff. Consuming turmeric (with anti-inflammatory properties) with vegetable or chicken soup during your breakfast or lunch can give you relief from joint and back aches.
Prevents the Problems of Swollen Breast and Clogged Ducts
Yes! The anti-inflammatory properties can really help.
Improves your Mood
Depression after-delivery is true. We understand that, you might be feeling overwhelmed most of the time. And there’s no denying that mental stress can make you physically fatigued too. Having turmeric with your curries during your lunchtime or with your smoothies during snack time, can boost your brain’s functioning. Turmeric adds dopamine to your brain. In fact, it relieves you from oxidative stress in the brain. Stir-fry your veggies with turmeric to have it and see the change in your mood.
Strengthens Your Immune System
Since you’re a new mom, your stress factors are high, and your sleep might also feel disrupted, it is potentially going to hamper your immune system. Turmeric, which contains anti-fungal, antibacterial and anti-viral properties can boost the immune system. Marinate your meat with turmeric. Having meat is having a lot of protein and mixing it with turmeric is surely going to strengthen your immune system.
Helps in Your Digestion
Just like your pregnancy days, while you’re breastfeeding, you’ll have indigestion and bloating problems. Why not try some turmeric tea?
Manages Your Cholesterol
Curcumin, in turmeric, can naturally improve the lining of the blood vessels.
Keeps the Blood Sugar Under Control
Curcumin, the most active component of turmeric, has been proven to possess anti-diabetic qualities.
Helps in Managing Your Weight
After giving birth to your baby, it’s natural that you’ll find it difficult to manage your weight. Just a teaspoon of turmeric, after finishing your meal, can help in regulating your weight.
To Conclude
You can season your favourite home-made salad with turmeric. Add some turmeric to a wonderful scrambled egg and roasted veggies. Apart from oral consumption, you can get a postpartum skin care treatment with turmeric. Moreover, it treats stretch marks.
