Can I eat tofu during confinement?

Tofu is a very common food. People love to eat it regardless of spring, summer, autumn or winter. This dish often appears in people's three meals in daily life. There are many ways to cook it. You can cook tofu soup or deep-fry tofu or mix tofu with other dishes such as fish. They are all very delicious. It is not only a delicious dish, but also very nutritious. So can you eat tofu during confinement?

Tofu is rich in plant protein. 100g of southern tofu contains 6.2g of protein, and 100g of northern tofu contains 12.6g. The digestion and absorption rate of protein in tofu can be increased to 92% to 96%. Eating tofu helps postpartum women supplement protein.

Tofu is a good source of calcium. During the confinement period, mothers are often breastfeeding, and the demand for calcium increases during breastfeeding. Calcium sulfate (southern tofu) or tofu made with brine (northern tofu) contains a lot of calcium, magnesium and other ingredients. 100g of southern tofu contains 116mg of calcium, and 100g of northern tofu contains 138mg of calcium.

You can eat tofu normally during the confinement period. Please don’t worry about any impact on your body’s recovery. Just avoid eating raw, cold, spicy or irritating foods during the recovery period. In addition, during the recovery period, you must pay attention to rest, strengthen nutrition, avoid strenuous exercise, keep a good mood, and pay attention to the hygiene of the perineum.

Tofu is a traditional Chinese delicacy. It is delicious and healthy. It can help postpartum mothers replenish qi and blood, eliminate lochia in the body, improve memory, and promote milk secretion. Both southern and northern tofu have a certain bean smell, and northern tofu has a slight bitter taste. You can blanch the tofu in water before cooking to make it more delicious. However, eating too much tofu can easily cause bloating and diarrhea.

Tofu is recognized as a nutritious food. It is high in protein and contains essential trace elements such as iron and calcium, so women can eat tofu during the postpartum period.

Tofu is rich in nutrients, high in protein and low in fat. It has the effect of lowering blood pressure and blood lipids. It can be eaten raw or cooked and is suitable for both young and old. It can promote health and prolong life. It is a delicious food.