#asktheexpert what is suggested food for me?

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Since you are a mother and likely breastfeeding or managing your postpartum recovery, your diet should be nutrient-rich to support your energy, immunity, and milk supply (if breastfeeding). Here's a suggested food plan for you:

1. Protein-Rich Foods (For Strength & Recovery)

✔ Dals, legumes, sprouts (moong dal, chana, rajma)
✔ Eggs, fish, chicken (if non-vegetarian)
✔ Paneer, tofu, curd, cheese
✔ Nuts & seeds (almonds, walnuts, chia, flaxseeds)

2. Iron & Calcium-Rich Foods (For Bone & Blood Health)

✔ Leafy greens (spinach, methi, amaranth)
✔ Dry fruits (dates, figs, raisins)
✔ Sesame seeds, ragi, makhana
✔ Milk & dairy products

3. Healthy Carbs (For Energy & Digestion)

✔ Whole grains (millets, oats, brown rice, whole wheat)
✔ Sweet potatoes, bananas, pumpkin
✔ Homemade multigrain chapati/paratha

4. Fruits & Vegetables (For Immunity & Digestion)

✔ Seasonal fruits (papaya, guava, oranges, pomegranate)
✔ Vegetables (carrots, beets, cucumber, lauki, tori)
✔ Coconut water, buttermilk, fresh fruit juices

5. Good Fats (For Hormonal Balance & Baby’s Brain Development)

✔ Ghee, coconut, avocado
✔ Almonds, walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds
✔ Olive oil/mustard oil for cooking

6. Hydration & Detox

✔ 8–10 glasses of water
✔ Herbal teas (jeera, ajwain, fennel tea for digestion & milk supply)
✔ Soups, homemade fresh fruit juices

Avoid:

❌ Excess sugar & processed foods
❌ Too much tea/coffee (reduces calcium absorption)
❌ Junk & deep-fried foods