As a new mother, it may not seem like you have a lot of options on what to eat after you have given birth, but that is nothing more than just a widely-spread misconception. For a start, you have an endless list of mouth-watering soups to enjoy to the point you can have different soup every day throughout your confinement month. If you are up for it, one of the soups you can have would be none other than the delicious papaya fish soup.
This savoury soup made with fresh fish and papaya creates a subtle yet flavourful taste that makes it great to pair with both plain and strong-tasting dishes. Apart from the wholesome flavour, a bowl of papaya fish soup carries a lot of benefits that would do wonders for postnatal mothers who have just given birth. If you are interested to know how this tasty soup can benefit you, read up!
Increase Milk Supply
The best thing about this soup is that it is known to be an amazing milk-booster. It is famous among new mothers not only as of the tasty confinement soup but also a breastfeeding food. That should say enough about its effectiveness in improving your lactation. Plus, fish has a lot of nutrients that are important for your health and your baby’s development. High in protein, fish can help your body repairs any damaged tissues and builds stronger ones.
Reduce Inflammation
Papaya has been consumed for a long time for its ability to fight inflammation as it contains powerful antioxidant effects. Antioxidants prevent your body cells from damage. For a new mother, you are more susceptible to inflammations around sensitive areas like your breast. When that happens, grab a bowl of this soup and you may just witness how good it can relieve your discomforts.
Improve Your Digestive Health
As if all of the above is not enough, green papaya is also a powerful fruit full of essential nutrients and enzymes that promote digestive health. Having a healthy digestive system is especially crucial for a new mother because you want to protect your uterus and not put any strain on both your body and womb. You do not want to overexert yourself, so something as small as constipation must be avoided. Hence, eating food that can prevent constipation is necessary.
Make a Sweet Addition to Your Meal
Last but certainly not least, many mothers find themselves easily getting tired of the confinement meals that mostly taste and look similar. If you want to give your meal a refreshing and delicious twist, this soup will do exactly that. Aside from its neverending benefits, it is also loved by many for its flavours.
At Tian Wei Signature, we use the green papaya for its crisp flesh with very little flavour. The raw papaya is picked when it is still green to retain all of its natural enzymatic qualities. Since fish is already of soft texture, adding the papaya gives the soup more crunchy ingredients that you can munch on. All in all, papaya fish soup for confinement is never a wrong choice!
