- Adhere to the guidelines of the food pyramid to ensure an adequate intake of nutritious foods. Include items from all food groups, such as grains, vegetables, fruit, dairy, and protein foods like meat, poultry, seafood, nuts, eggs, and/or beans. It’s advisable to use sweets and oils sparingly.
Establish and stick to a regular eating schedule, which is equally important for nursing mothers. Avoid skipping meals, even during busy periods. While breakfast may seem challenging, quick and healthy options like adding berries to cereal or oatmeal or incorporating dried fruit and granola into non-fat yogurt can be beneficial.
Folic Acid is a crucial mineral for preventing birth defects early in pregnancy, and its benefits extend into your baby’s infancy by promoting growth. Additionally, Folic Acid is beneficial for heart health, and aiming for 500 micrograms daily is recommended, slightly less than the 600 micrograms needed during pregnancy.
Seeds are a valuable nutritional resource, representing the starting point for every plant’s life on earth. They offer a concentrated source of nutrients found in mature plants and those essential for seed growth into a flourishing plant. Seeds are rich in protein, iron, zinc, calcium, and healthy fats. While nuts and seeds are not clinically proven to have lactogenic properties, they have historically aided breastfeeding mothers due to their high vitamin and mineral content. Each seed possesses a unique nutritional profile, so consider a variety, including sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds.
