Twelve fabulous foods to eat while breastfeeding
While you breastfeed it is important that you keep up your nutrition. While part of that plan can be supplements take a look at these twelve fabulous foods and all they offer to help keep you healthy while you breastfeed.
Avocado – thiamin, niacin, folic acid, fiber, protein, riboflavin, vitamin B6, zinc
Chickpeas (especially as hummus) – protein, fiber, folic acid, vitamin B6, calcium, zinc, iron
Eggs – protein, vitamin A, riboflavin, vitamin B12, folic acid
Fish (salmon, tuna) – protein, niacin, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, omega 3 fatty acids
Flax seed and flax seed oil – omega 3 fatty acids, protein, fiber, thiamin riboflavin, niacin
Kidney beans – protein, fiber, thiamin, folic acid, calcium, zinc, iron
Lentils – protein, fiber, riboflavin, vitamin B6, folic acid, iron; intestine friendly food
Sweet Potatoes – fiber, vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin C, riboflavin, phytonutrients
Tofu (firm) – protein, fiber, vitamin A, thiamin folic acid, calcium, zinc, iron, unsaturated fats, phytonutrients
Tomatoes – vitamin A, vitamin C, phytonutrients, lycopene
Whole Grains - protein, fiber, vitamin A, thiamin riboflavin, niacin, vitamin V12, folic acid, zinc, iron
Yogurt (plain nonfat) – protein, calcium, zinc, folic acid, riboflavin, lactobacilli for colon health
