Question 1

can i eat nuts while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There's no evidence that nuts in a nursing mom's diet (or a pregnant mom's diet) can lead to allergies or other health problems.

Question 2

what can i eat while breastfeeding daily?

Accepted Answer

Healthy foods: Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, good sources of protein including dairy and milk if able. Also need complex carbohydrates like grains, rice, etc. Avoid spicy, fatty, fried foods and refined sugar. Drink pleanty of water and fluids. Continue taking your prenatal vitamins daily.

Question 3

tell me what to eat when you are breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Nursing mother: During breast feeding you have to eat a well balanced diet, which it should have proteins, fat, carbohydrates, minnerals and vitamines, drink a lot of water, fluids, and milk.

Question 4

what food to eat while breastfeeding every day?

Accepted Answer

Helthy foods: Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, some dairy or other source of protein - generally follow a healthy diet for mom and it will be good for the babe. Also drink pleanty of water and try to avaoid caffeinated beverages; if possible drink some milk each day.

Question 5

what foods to eat when breastfeeding for best health?

Accepted Answer

Healthy; non-spicy: Drink plenty of fluids including milk if tolerated and eat a balance of fruits, vegetables and good sources of protein. Avoid condiments and spicy foods. Also need corbohydtrates, especially grains but not a lot of refined sugars.

Question 6

what should i eat when breastfeeding for my child's health?

Accepted Answer

Enough calories: A good variety is important, including some omega 3 fats (fish, nuts, olive oil), proteins and plenty of fluids.  You should also take a multivitamin so you don't rob your body of calcium, iron and make yourself anemic or soft boned. The most important things are enough fluids to keep your milk supply flowing and enough calories to make the milk rich for optimal growth.

Question 7

should we eat only organic once the baby comes? (breastfeeding)

Accepted Answer

Depends: The choice to eat only organic food is an individual one- depends upon your budget, availability of organic foods in your area.  It is a good rule of thumb to eat a well varied diet.  Some foods are grown with more pesticides than others- you can look at lists of foods that are recommended  to be purchased pesticide free.

Question 8

exactly how much should i eat while breastfeeding and exercising?

Accepted Answer

Follow your weight.: No one can tell you. Your own brain and body will tell you. Eat protein 3 times a day and avoid processed foods, flour and sugar. As long as your milk is plentiful and you are not gaining weight you are doing well. You may even lose weight slowly without problems, 1-2 pounds per week. But stable weight is possible even as you convert fat into muscle into fat. Eat lots of leafy and green vegetables.

Question 9

what is a balanced food for breastfeeding , what to eat and what not to eat?

Accepted Answer

Eat healthy: Your regular food, but healthy choices. No fast, processed, high fat, high carb food. Lots of protein (meat, eggs), grains, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, diaries, vitamins with iron, vit d supplementation.

Question 10

why does everyone tells me that i should not eat chocolate because i am breastfeeding, baby is 3 weeks. why not?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: Some babies are sensitive to certain foods in a nursing mother's diet.  And since food allergies can run in families, it makes sense to avoid foods that you or the baby's father are allergic to.  But there is no evidence that all babies react poorly to certain foods.  Each baby is different, and a food that bothers one may not bother another.

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