How to make loofah milk soup
Recently, maternal and infant health and postpartum care have become hot topics, especially how to promote breast milk secretion through dietary therapy. As a traditional dietary therapy, loofah milk soup is highly praised by many new mothers because of its natural and nutritious characteristics. This article will introduce in detail the preparation method, nutritional value and precautions of loofah milk soup to help postpartum mothers easily master this dietary therapy technique.
1. Nutritional value of loofah milk soup
Loofah is rich in vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, especially loofah, which has a lactating effect. Combined with other ingredients, it can effectively promote milk secretion and enhance mother's physical fitness. The following are the main nutrients of loofah:
| Nutritional information | Content (per 100g) | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | Enhance immunity |
| dietary fiber | 1.1g | Promote digestion |
| Potassium | 115 mg | Regulate body fluid balance |
| Luffa saponin | Trace amount | Breastfeeding |
2. How to make loofah milk soup
The following is a detailed method of making loofah milk soup, which is simple and easy to learn and suitable for family operation:
| Material | Dosage |
|---|---|
| fresh loofah | 1 stick (about 300g) |
| Pig's trotter or crucian carp | 500g |
| ginger slices | 3-5 pieces |
| wolfberry | 10 grams |
| clear water | 1500ml |
Steps:
1. Wash the pig's trotters or crucian carp, blanch them in water to remove the fishy smell and set aside.
2. Peel and cut the loofah into cubes and slice the ginger.
3. Add water to the pot, add pig trotters or crucian carp, and ginger slices, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 1 hour.
4. Add loofah cubes and wolfberry and continue simmering for 20 minutes.
5. Add a small amount of salt to taste.
3. Precautions
1.Food selection:Loofah should be tender and fresh to avoid old loofah having a bad taste; pig trotters or crucian carp should be fresh to ensure the nutrition of the soup.
2.Stewing time:Luffa should not be cooked for a long time, otherwise it will lose nutrients. It is recommended to add it in the last 20 minutes.
3.Frequency of consumption:2-3 times a week is appropriate. Excessive dosage may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
4.Taboo groups:Use with caution if you are allergic to luffa or ingredients in the soup.
4. Other assisted breastfeeding methods
In addition to loofah soup, the following methods can also help promote milk secretion:
| method | Description |
|---|---|
| Drink more water | Drink at least 2000ml of warm water every day to keep your body fluids adequate |
| Get enough sleep | Ensure 7-8 hours of sleep every day to reduce stress |
| massage care | Gently massage breasts to promote blood circulation |
Luffa milk soup is a perfect combination of traditional diet therapy and modern nutrition, and is suitable for most postpartum mothers. Through reasonable combination of ingredients and scientific cooking, you can not only enjoy delicious food, but also solve the problem of insufficient breast milk. It is recommended to adjust the diet according to your own situation under the guidance of a doctor or nutritionist.
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