Two Healthy Recipes for Lactating Moms
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You are the main source of nutrition for your baby if you are exclusively breastfeeding him until he starts eating solid food or gets his nutrition from another source. Consequently, when breastfeeding, you must keep your diet and nutrition in mind. Some foods may help you boost your supply of milk. Here, we will give you some easy-to-make nutritious recipes that might boost both your energy level and your milk supply. A lactating mother should consume an extra 500 calories to meet her baby's nutritional needs during breastfeeding. This will work for the betterment of you and your baby for sure.

The two healthy and delicious recipes are mentioned below: 

Spinach and Potatoes with a Garnish of Poppy Seeds

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This is one of the healthiest and tastiest soup recipes for breastfeeding moms

What Ingredients Do You Need?

  • 1 cup chopped methi leaves
  • 1 chopped medium-sized tomato
  • 1 chopped medium-sized onion
  • 5-6 cloves of minced garlic 
  • 2 cups of water
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Pepper powder and salt according to your preferred taste

Method of Preparation:

  1. First, heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan
  2. After that, add the garlic and onions to the pan and sauté till it turns golden brown
  3. Add the tomatoes and cook them for a short amount of time. (4-5 min)
  4. Then add methi leaves and cook until it is done
  5. Cook for one whistle under pressure after adding water
  6. Blend half of the mixture in a blender
  7. Mix well with the entire soup and cook for 15 to 18 minutes
  8. Add pepper and salt according to your preferred taste
  9. Mix it properly and serve it hot

These are some delicious and healthy dishes that could boost a breastfeeding mom's milk supply and help her deal with low energy levels. The above-mentioned dishes are rich in nutrients, which are essential for lactating moms and their babies. They provide a good amount of calcium and iron to the body, which improves the quality of milk. Make sure to eat everything in moderation because only breast milk provides your baby with the essential nutrients needed for growth and development.