- Lean cuts of red meat
- Organ meats, such as liver
- Spinach
- Egg yolks (limited to three or four a week)
- Pumpkin seed kernels
- Legumes, which include beans, lentils and chickpeas
Energizing grains include:
- Whole wheat pasta
- Whole grain cereal
- Whole wheat breads
- Oatmeal
- Brown rice or wild rice
- Grains including quinoa, barley, kasha and millet
Foods are rich in these key fats:
- Tree nuts such as almonds and walnuts
- Olive oil
- Avocado
- Seeds
- Fatty fish, such as salmon
Super fruits and vegetables include:
- Citrus fruits (very high in vitamin C)
- Tomatoes (high in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, plus vitamins C and A)
- Blueberries (among the highest fruits in antioxidants)
- Sweet potatoes (high in beta carotene, vitamin C and vitamin A)
- Broccoli (a good source of protein, calcium and iron)
- Spinach, kale and other dark leafy greens (high in dietary fibre plus iron, calcium and vitamins)
References
-http://www.yummymummyclub.ca/family/pregnancy/20121127/the-importance-of-postpartum-nutrition
-http://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/week-4/too-busy-to-eat.aspx
-http://cookingfoodrecipetips.com/articles/using-juicers-raw-food-or-cooking-recipes/237
-http://vkool.com/diet-for-breastfeeding-mothers/

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