New moms require some much-needed nutrition boost to become healthier and stronger. Since new moms are the sole providers of food to their babies, they themselves need to eat nutritious and healthy food to be in the pink of their health and also to take care of the little ones. Let's look at a few diet tips that will help new moms to fight all sorts of health issues. Also, the post-pregnancy period can be quite vulnerable and new moms can easily fall sick, hence taking care of themselves is of utmost importance, especially during this time. A lactating mother needs nutrients enriched to ensure the well-being of her babies as well as herself.
Here are some amazing ways to boost nutrition for new moms
Eat protein-enriched foods
Protein is a must-have for new moms as it provides energy and it is very much required for new moms. Include eggs, lean meat, and fish in your daily diet to increase the intake of protein. Also, protein helps in producing milk for the babies which is an added advantage for new moms. Protein foods aid in the cell-building process in your babies too.
Green vegetables
Green vegetables like spinach and broccoli are loaded with vitamin A, calcium, iron, and antioxidants which are great for new moms. These leafy vegetables have a significant impact on the baby's growth and breastfeeding mothers get a lot of benefits from these vegetables.
Include iron-rich foods
During delivery, moms lose a lot of blood hence their body becomes weak post-pregnancy. Tofu, tuna, meat, chicken, and eggs are all excellent sources of iron which helps to restore blood loss in new moms. The low iron amount in the body can cause fatigue in new moms as well. So make sure to include iron-enriched foods in your daily diet to boost nutrition.
Dairy products
Milk, yogurt, and cheese are powerhouses of calcium. It is important for breastfeeding mothers to have enough dairy products to ensure their good bone health for the babies. Also, the vitamin D present in dairy products aids in stronger bone health for new moms.
Dose of vitamin C
Vitamin C-enriched foods or citrus fruits like lemons, and oranges are great nutritious foods for new moms. They help to build a strong immune system in new mothers and prevent them from catching cough and cold. Moreover, vitamin C helps in better absorption of iron in the body and thus regulates hemoglobin levels as well. It supports tissue repair and is an excellent food for the growth of the baby.
Drink lots of water
Staying hydrated post-delivery is absolutely necessary for new moms. During labor, mothers lose an incredible amount of liquid, and less water intake can lead to headache or migraine in new moms. Make sure to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water.
(Also Read: This Traditional Indian Preparation is Excellent for Lactating Mothers)
Panjiri offers nutrition and lots of energy.
Power of Grandma's recipes
Our grandmothers' superb recipes especially laddus for the new moms are an excellent food to have in your diet. Packed with nutrients like iron, protein, and calcium, these panjiri laddus can help new moms dealing with issues like post-pregnancy hair fall, back pain, dizziness, gaps in teeth and many such problems. They also boost energy in new moms.
Are you a new mom and looking for the perfect diet tips to provide your child with the best nutrition? Then, include these awesome foods in your diet and be a healthy mom to a healthy baby.
About the author: Dietitian Tauqeer Zehra is also the Founder of GoNutriWay.
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