Just another wonderful thing about breastfeeding is that you do not need to maintain a perfect diet in order to provide quality milk for your baby. In fact, research tells us that the quality of a mother’s diet has little influence on her milk. However, healthy eating habits will make you feel better and be healthier. It’s always best for anyone to eat a variety of foods, in close to their naturally-occurring state.

The following are the main groups of foods that should be included in the daily diet.

• Fresh vegetables and fruits (preferably those in season) of all types, eaten raw or cooked;
• Different grains (wheat, rice, corn, barley, millet) preferably whole, in various forms, in the form of whole or broken kernels, as well as semolina and flour (and products made from them including bread and pasta);
• Protein foods from animal sources (dairy products, eggs, meat and fish) and/or plant sources (lentils, beans, soybeans);
• Small quantities of fats, preferably uncooked, cold-pressed vegetable oils.

Here are a few of my favorite breastfeeding snacks…

 Studies have shown that most healthy breastfeeding women maintain an abundant milk supply while taking in 1800-2200 (or more) calories per day. That’s the equivalent of adding 1-2 healthy snacks per day.

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