We’re finally home and trying to acclimate to our new life. Sorry I’ve been a little tied up… PROMISE baby pics are coming soon!
Okay I know this sounds absurd… Who doesn’t like to eat, right? Well after popping out a baby, life as you knew it kinda turns upside down.
No longer is life revolving around you & your loverbuns… but now baby has taken center stage!
I can’t tell you how burdensome food became as a new mother. I was so concerned with feeding my Angelnugget… I often forgot to feed myself! (And no, a granola bar doesn’t consistitute a meal, ladies.)
I’ve put together some Eating Essentials to help make sure you and baby are healthy & happy!
THE WHY’S…
-If breastfeeding, milk production is directly related to the food you consume. If you’re not consuming nourishing balanced foods, your milk supply will suffer.
-When you’re not eating enough you’re irritable, moody, & more susceptible to sickness (and lets be honest…getting sick isn’t an option as a mom).
-Now is NOT the time to be concerned with shedding baby weight by counting/cutting calories. Eating nourishing food will make your body shed the weight naturally.
THE BASICS…
-Water, water, water! As a new mommy you should be consuming 3-4 liters of water per day! It reduces all your pregnancy/labor swelling, helps with healthy milk production, and flushes out impurities! If you can’t stand it plain… try adding fresh lime & orange slices to a pitcher of water & let it seep all day. It’s really refreshing!
-Snack like a superstar! You should be consuming at least 3 snacks per day: between each major meal and before bed.
-Think Balanced. When anticipating a meal, turn it into a game you play, “What can I add that will make this snack/meal more balanced?” Instead of a bowl of plain oatmeal with brown sugar…why not add fresh fruit, nuts, and milk?
-Prepare meals/snacks ahead of time when possible. The reason most of us fail to eat balanced meals is lack of preparation. Sit down one night a week and plan out your entire weekly menu for all meals & snacks during the day (yes, I know it seems crazy but it takes the guess work out of it when you’re hungry). Keep your meal menu handy as a reference for you to stick to throughout the day/week.
THE RESULTS…
-A Mama who feels more in control of her body and baby
-A Mama who has boosted energy & well balanced blood sugar & nutrients
-A Mama who is transferring those well balanced nutrients to her baby with a healthy supply of milk
Recipes Featured In This Post(click links below)
Oatmeal – organic whole grain oats, roasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, bananas, organic milk
Powerball Recipe
Banana Coconut Muffins Recipe
Love this post! Great advice for new moms on keeping their sanity! Congrats on the new babe. 🙂
These recipes all look fabulous! I love what’s in your oatmeal mix.
Can’t wait to see pics of the baby! xx
Happy baby! Congrats to you and your family. Such an exciting time. Enjoy it all…. Second time is flying so fast for me.. Bittersweet.
XO
Recently came across your blog–congrats on your beautiful 2nd child and thanks for posting these great recipes! I’m excited to try making the powerballs especially.
I just wanted to let you know that I absolutely love your blog and have been following for quite some time but hadn’t made one of your recipes until last night.
I tried Banana Coconut Muffin recipe–I didn’t need them to be gluten free so I used 3/4 organic whole wheat flour, and 1/4 organic coconut flour, therefore omitted the xanthan gum. They were the best muffins I’ve ever made! The coconut flour added a little extra coconutty-ness to the muffins and it has some great health benefits too (also gluten free!). I did have to bake them for a little longer, but they are so tasty! Thank-you for the awesome recipe!
Xo
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