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Galactagogue foods should be your number one focus to increase your milk supply. Let me tell you, I’ve had three babies, and needed to use galactagogue foods to keep my milk supply healthy. After three kids, I’ve been able to find the foods that are the most powerful for increasing your milk supply, while also helping you lose weight! These galactagogues also provide lots of the essential nutrients postpartum mamas need.

I’ve got a complete list of 7 galactagogue foods, so hopefully you will be able to choose some you can eat daily, and not get tired of to encourage your postpartum weight loss, without having you worry about your supply! If you are struggling with milk supply while trying to lose weight, check out this post on the best milk boosters, or how my sister and I increase our milk super fast! 

Let’s get to the list of galactagogue foods for increasing milk supply:

Fenugreek Seeds:

I know this doesn’t actually sound like a food, but it has been one of the best galactagogue foods for me. This drink is one of the easiest ways to get fenugreek into your diet, and it has Blessed Thistle in it, which is another herb that increases milk supply. Upspring Milkflow is by far the most popular product that readers choose to increase their milk supply with great results!

Pumpkin Seeds:

Pumpkin seeds are an amazing galactagogue food. Trail mix is one of my all-time favorite snacks while breastfeeding and losing the baby weight. I love a seeds and nuts, and pumpkin seeds are a fabulous source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which will directly go to baby! You can read more about increasing the nutrients and fat content in your breast milk here. It is also natural sources of DHA and alpha-linolenic acid which help nursing moms in breastfeeding supply.

Pumpkin seeds are full of fiber and protein, which is super important for weight loss. Fiber keeps you full, and protein fuels your cells, muscles, brain and more. I talk all about protein, and how essential it is for keeping up your milk supply while losing your baby weight. 

Protein Powder:

Protein powders can be a huge help in losing the baby weight, and I consider them a very helpful galactagogue. while promoting a healthy milk supply. This one is my absolute favorite protein powder in terms of pure protein powder. I have another favorite complete nutritional drink that gives more than protein, which will really boost your supply and weight loss.  My favorite protein powder is full of plant-based, organic protein that will fill you up with a variety of nutrients.  There’s also some greens and fruits, which gives you a boost of vitamins and minerals that are important for helping your body let go of fat and produce milk. Blend it up in a shake, and you have the perfect snack or meal to fuel your body and nourish your baby!

Oatmeal:

This is one of my favorite galactagogue foods because it is so easy to whip up. Oatmeal is fabulous for weight loss because it is high in fiber, which will make you feel full, high in nutrients and iron, which is great for milk supply and ultimately a slower digesting carbohydrate. That means it usually doesn’t spike blood sugar fast (but everyone has a different level of sensitivity to carbs). You can also add oats to your protein smoothies, which is a great way to get that extra fiber and boost. I have a great post detailing all the essentials you need for a milk-boosting smoothie! 

If you aren’t a fan of oatmeal, these oatmeal lactation cookies are amazing!

Chickpeas:

I love chickpeas on salad! These are again, full of fiber and protein. This combination is wonderful for losing weight because the fiber fills you up, and the protein goes to your muscles. Your blood sugar stays stable, helping you keep insulin down. Chickpeas are also high in B-complex vitamins and calcium. B-complex vitamins are essential for energy and milk production. Try making chickpea hummus for a great snack.

Eggs:

Eggs are a wonderful source of protein, vitamins A, B2, B12, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, phosphorous and minerals. These galactagogues are all fabulous for milk production, and the good fats will go directly into your breast milk, increasing the quality of your milk as well as amount. Eggs are only around 70 calories each, making them a great choice for weight loss, and if you get them fortified with DHA, that will help baby’s brain development.

Sweet Potato:

Sweet potatoes are galactagogues that are like dessert to me. I seriously can eat baked sweet potatoes all day. I’m not sure what it is about them, but I love them. Thank goodness too because they are high in fiber, phosphorous, vitamin B1 & B2, vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber, copper, vitamin B6 and beta-carotene (Vitamin A) which helps to increase breast milk supply. Sweet potatoes are the source of mag­nesium which is the mineral known for benefits of relaxation and anti-stress. Sweet Potatoes contains iron and promote healthy digestive system.

Galactagogue foods are really important to increasing milk supply and keeping a new mommy happy.

Try eating all the galactagogue foods that I mention here on a daily basis to increase your milk supply, and help you lose weight!

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