10 best foods for breastfeeding

With the exception of vitamin D, breast milk contains everything your baby needs for proper development during the first 6 months. Here are the list of best foods for breastfeeding.

Avocados

Avocados are a good source of B vitamins, vitamin K, folate, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin E, thus it is considered as the nutritional powerhouse for nursing parents.

Oats

Oats are a good source of nutrients that are important for breastfeeding women as it can help in boosting milk supply. 

Nuts

Another nutritional powerhouse, nuts are high in essential minerals such as iron, calcium, and zinc as well as vitamin K and B vitamins.

Legumes

Legumes are good sources of protein, vitamins, minerals, and phytoestrogens, they're good to be consumed during breastfeeding.

Beans

Beans are considered as good to be consumed during breastfeeding because of its lactogenic properties.

Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds are an excellent source of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for breasrfeeding mothers. 

Sesame Seeds

High in calcium and estrogen-like plant properties, breastfeeding mothers use sesame seeds to make more breast milk.

Moringa

Moringa is loaded with iron, which is very essential for a nursing mother. It has been scientifically proven to increase breast milk supply. 

Dates

Dates has potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron and Vitamin 6 that are necessary for every moms' body.

Almond

Many nursing mothers choose to eat almonds to increase the creaminess, sweetness, and amount of their breast milk.

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