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Consejos y trucos para almacenar hierbas frescas

agosto 30, 2023 General / Familia
Cultivar hierbas frescas en tu jardín, un cantero en la ventana o incluso algunas macetas es una actividad divertida de verano para los niños de todas las edades. Además, usar hierbas frescas puede convertir una comida sosa o aburrida en una repleta de sabor. Es mejor usar hierbas frescas inmediatamente después de recogerlas o comprarlas en el mercado, pero eso no siempre es posible. Sigue estos tres pasos simples para mantener tus hierbas frescas durante más tiempo.
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Paso 1

La albahaca, el eneldo, el perejil, el cilantro, la menta y otras hierbas delicadas deben tratarse como flores. Corta las bases de los tallos y coloca las hierbas en un vaso con una pulgada o dos de agua. Mantén la albahaca a temperatura ambiente, pero cubre las otras hierbas delicadas sin aplastarlas con una bolsa de plástico y almacénalas en el refrigerador. Cambia el agua cuando esté turbia.

Paso 2

Envuelve las hierbas como el romero, el orégano y el tomillo en una servilleta de papel húmeda y luego con un envoltorio de plástico suelto, y almacénalas en el cajón para verduras del refrigerador.

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Paso 3

Para almacenar las hierbas durante más tiempo, puedes congelarlas. Las hierbas congeladas pueden durar hasta 6 meses si las almacenas adecuadamente. Esta es la forma:

  • A Lava y seca bien las hierbas.
  • B Extiende las hojas individuales (o las ramitas de las hierbas duras, como el romero, el orégano o el tomillo) en una pequeña bandeja y luego colócalas en el congelador.
  • C Cuando estén completamente congeladas, pásalas a un contenedor hermético o a una bolsa plástica resellable, etiqueta la bolsa con la fecha y vuelve a colocarla en el congelador.
  • D Cuando quieras usar las hierbas congeladas, no es necesario que las descongeles. Simplemente toma la cantidad que necesites y vuelve a colocar el contenedor en el congelador.
Side Lying Hold

Side-Lying Hold

  1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
  2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
  3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
  4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You want to rest while baby feeds
  • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Cross Cradle Hold

Cross-Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
  2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
  3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is premature
  • Your baby has a weak suck
  • Your baby needs help to stay latched
  • Your baby needs extra head support
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Football Hold

Clutch or “Football” Hold

  1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
  2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
  3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You have large breasts
  • You have flat or inverted nipples
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You are breastfeeding twins
  • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
  • Your baby has reflux
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Breastfeeding Holds

Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
  2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
  3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby needs help latching on
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Breastfeeding Holds

Laid-Back Hold

  1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
  2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
  3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You have large breasts
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position