What's a Good Diet While Breastfeeding?

Include protein foods 2-3 times per day such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, beans, nuts and seeds. Eat three servings of vegetables, including dark green and yellow vegetables per day. Eat two servings of fruit per day. Include whole grains such as whole wheat breads, pasta, cereal and oatmeal in your daily diet.

How can a nursing mother lose weight?

6 Tips to help you lose weight while breastfeeding
  • Go lower-carb. Limiting the amount of carbohydrates you consume may help you lose pregnancy weight faster. ...
  • Exercise safely. ...
  • Stay hydrated. ...
  • Don't skip meals. ...
  • Eat more frequently. ...
  • Rest when you can.

What foods to avoid during breastfeeding?

5 Foods to Limit or Avoid While Breastfeeding
  • Fish high in mercury. ...
  • Some herbal supplements. ...
  • Alcohol. ...
  • Caffeine. ...
  • Highly processed foods.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.