Giving your body what it needs
It is important to eat for energy, as you will be needing it in the weeks and months following the birth of your baby. Instead of coffee or sugary snacks, which give a quick boost, choose fruits and berries and complex carbohydrates such as brown rice to give you steady energy instead.
Eggs, lentils, red kidney beans, and nuts are great sources of lean protein which will keep your energy levels up and your whole body healthy. If you are breastfeeding, it is important to make sure you’re getting enough calcium.
According to The British Dietetic Association, breastfeeding women should be getting 1250mg calcium per day.1 You can find 240mg calcium in a 200ml glass of cow’s milk, and 100mg in 2 heaped tablespoons of red kidney beans.2 Oranges are a great choice for snacking thanks to their vitamin C which studies have shown can improve your breast milk and benefit your baby.3