Most women hate the weight that they have gained after pregnancy. It happens to all of us. But with the right diet focused on breastfeeding, you can actually make sure that your child is receiving the appropriate vitamins and nutrients, as well as shed some of that baby weight in a healthy way.
It isn't just important to eat well during this crucial time period for your child's sake. You need all the energy and health possible. You need to be ready for the demanding life of being a new mom.
Eating healthy for better breast milk can start long before you have delivered your baby. Start focusing more on your eating habits during your pregnancy. Don't get on a diet during the pregnancy. Just eat smart and healthy.
While breastfeeding, you want to focus on getting a lot of whole grains. You don't have to do a lot to get this, most of the time you can find it in your favorite breakfast cereals.
What kind of advice would this be if I didn't mention the importance of vegetables to your diet? It's always a good idea to go more natural when you are looking out for you and your baby's health. Eat as many raw vegetables as you can.
You can never go wrong with fruit. They have so much natural sugar to keep your energy high without those horrible sugar drops or lows that caffeine produces. Fruits can always be substituted easily for your desert.
Make sure that you are focusing on foods that have a lot of calcium, iron, and protein. Diary products are always a great idea, and they can be real treats too. Some good ways to make sure you get enough iron would be to eat sesame seeds, cashew nuts, and dried figs.
I've read in the past a lot of experts say that you need 300-500 more calories when you are breastfeeding, but now they are saying that they cannot necessarily recommend a one-size-fits-all type of diet. Every woman has a different body and activity level and those are the types of things that would be able to indicate if you are getting enough calories. There are some great Breastfeeding diet books that you can purchase for more information.
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