Myths about Breastfeeding and Foods a Nursing Mother Can and Cannot Eat
March 12, 2008 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under breastfeeding, nutrition
What foods should breastfeeding women eat? What foods should breastfeeding women avoid? The good news is there is no set list of foods that are appropriate or inappropriate for breastfeeding mothers.
Breastfeeding women need not feel they have to consume a special diet in order to provide the right nutrients in their breast milk. It’s true though that breastfeeding women need to consume extra calories (and don’t we all celebrate that fact!) But what about water? Shouldn’t you force extra fluids when you’re nursing, especially if you’re having trouble with low milk supply? Drinking extra water can actually hurt milk supply.
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I’m Getting Hungry Just Thinking about It
December 7, 2006 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under carnival
It’s Theme Day at the b5media Science and Health Channel. This month’s theme is Food, and who better to host a carnival about food than Ruth from Eating Fabulous! Are you wondering whether chicken soup helps the common cold or flu? Looking for a vegetarian recipe? Want to know whether low oxalate diets can help treat autism? Visit Eating Fabulous for those articles and more!
