ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years agoA. Dear mum, have a balanced nutritious diet consisting of variety of food groups.
plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables,
iron rich foods like dry fruits, green leafy vegetables, meat, fish, chicken.
protein foods like egg, soya, pulses, beans, low fat milk and its products ( about 400 to 500 ml per day)
whole grain like oats, Daliya, wheat, rice, Bajra.
have good intake of fluids and water
do not have dietary restrictions for healthy food as your requirements for breastfeeding are high and you make increase 1 to 2 portion of healthy food as compared to before
avoid junk high sugar fat and processed food
have healthy fats from flaxseed, nuts.
have small frequent meals
avoid late night snacking
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