Taking care of postpartum fitness does not mean hours away from your baby. Sometimes it is just the tiny things that you do for yourself that help your body heal faster. Let’s start with your kitchen, and look at some superfoods you can eat postpartum. These power-packed superfoods are beneficial for you and your baby ( if you are a breastfeeding mama). Here is a list of food to add to your diet after delivery that is usually easy to incorporate and nutritious both for the mom and the baby. Let’s check out a little about them
Cumin Seeds – One of the top recommendations of a postpartum diet, these are rich in antioxidants, calcium and iron. They help in digestion, reduce bloating and stimulate breastmilk supply.
Fennel Seeds – The Indian postpartum diet is incomplete without fennel seeds. You can enjoy a soothing cup of fennel tea that will help stay calm, increase your breast milk supply, and keeps an upset stomach away for both mom and baby (if breastfed).
Fenugreek Seeds – Fenugreek is a galactagogue that also aids in digestion and boosts breast milk supply.
Moringa Leaves – Rich in vitamins A, B, C and vital minerals you can try incorporating fresh leaves into your diet. They are known to improve the quality of breast milk. If not, then you can add moringa powder to your diet by adding it to your food preparation.
Sesame Seeds – Til seeds are loaded with nutrients such as iron, copper, magnesium, and calcium. These also aid digestion and ease bowel movement for new moms.
Moong Dal – While all dals are good for moms, we start with moong dal because it is light on the stomach, easy to digest, and high in protein and iron. Also, there are so many healthy yet delicious recipes you can muster up
Garlic – Garlic has been a favourite natural galactagogue for times unknown. Add a little to your favourite food to boost your breast milk supply.
Almonds – A natural source of Omega 3, soak 4-5 almonds every night to start your day with a nutrition boost.
Finger Millet – It is also known as Ragi and is a superfood rich in nutrients like calcium and fibre. It’s particularly a blessing if you are lactose intolerant or are a breastfeeding mom.
Oats – Considered one of the best postpartum food globally, oats are also galactagogues. They are rich in iron, fibre and vitamin B and can be used to make some super yummy snacks both sweet and salty.
Postpartum food is as important as what you eat when pregnant. Try making mindful choices about what you eat as every grain of food will help you heal.
