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13 Best Proven Healthy Foods For Breastfeeding Mothers by tizzyhands(m): 2:01pm On Apr 08, 2019
Healthy Foods For Breastfeeding Mothers
Healthy foods for breastfeeding mothers are often neglected as priorities are placed on the baby not knowing that breastfeeding mothers need to consume nutritious foods to help provide enough breast milk for the healthy growth of the baby.

Consequently, breastfeeding mothers are women who feed their babies with breast milk from their mammary gland. Consuming healthy rich foods at regular intervals throughout the day can help maximize the little energy new breastfeeding mothers may have.

Breastfeeding mothers really need adequate nutritious foods as their bodies usually deplete their own stores of nutrients if they aren’t consuming them in their diet.

Proven Healthy Foods For Breastfeeding Mothers
We have carefully researched the best-proven foods that can aid breastfeeding mothers to stay healthy and also produce enough breast milk for their babies. Here are the 13 best proven healthy foods for breastfeeding mothers to consume regularly:

Salmon

This particular fatty fish is the nutritional powerhouse and is one of the healthy foods for breastfeeding mothers for optimal healthy living. Salmon is rich in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) which is essential for the development of your baby’s nervous system. Salmons is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Although, all breast milk contains DHA and the levels of this essential nutrient are predominant in the breast milk of women who derives more DHA from their diets.

Also, the DHA found in salmon fish helps improve your mood and reduces the risk of depression effectively. It is recommended for a breastfeeding mother to consume 2-3 serves of fish weekly as part of a healthy diet. Salmons are known to be low in mercury content compared to other fatty fishes.

Lean beef

Lean beef is one of those foods that give energy to breastfeeding mothers. Most lean beef is rich in iron and inadequate iron in your diet can lead to a decrease in your energy level making it insufficient for you to attend to the demands of your newborn baby. It is also advisable to consume additional protein and vitamin B-12 while breastfeeding which are also the essential nutrients to boost your energy.

Read more at https://relhealth.com/13-best-proven-healthy-foods-for-breastfeeding-mothers/

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