Top Foods to Eat When Breastfeeding

Nutrition is always important. But it is even more important when you are breastfeeding! Not only are you providing the nutrients needed for yourself but also for your little one! Here are some of the top foods to help with milk production! (These are my personal findings, I am not a Registered Dietician)

1. Oatmeal

   • Oatmeal is a power food! A bowl of oats in the morning will help with full breasts in the evening! If you are looking for a lactation oatmeal recipe check HERE!

2. Avocado

   • I mean how can you say no to this one? Avocados are full of healthy nutrients including folic acid, vitamin c, vitamin e, and potassium. They are also an excellent way to increase your caloric intake as they are ull of those “good fats” our bodies need.

3. Nuts

   • Nuts are another food packed with those “good fats” we need! They are also an excellent snack to have on hand! So, keep a a ziploc in that diaper bag at all times!

4. Brewers Yeast

   • Brewers yeast is considered a “general health” type of supplement. And many moms SWEAR by its power to help increase milk production. This is a common ingredient in those “lactation brownies” and “lactation cookies” that you can buy online to help increase milk supply! If you are looking for an at home recipe, check it out here!

5. Flaxseed

   • This is another ingredient that is almost ALWAYS found in a lactation recipe. I personally use it in all of my recipes from my morning oatmeal to my nighttime dessert! They are full of protein, fiber, and Omega-3 fatty acids! It is important to get the flaxseed meal for digestion to get those much needed ingredients. Here is the brand of Flaxseed Meal I like to use!

Some other top foods to eat while breastfeeding include:

1. Green Leafy Vegetables
2. Beans
3. Fish (like Salmon, be careful of mercury levels)
4. Eggs
5. Berries (I love to add blueberries to my morning oatmeal)

 

from lactation « WordPress.com Tag Feed https://ift.tt/2AclFAg
article sponsered by Northern Michigan certified lactation consulting and Mother Hubbards Country Cupboard