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7 Top Galactagogue Foods for Increasing Milk Supply

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…

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Caesar with Home-Made Croutons and Vinaigrette

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Mazola® Corn Oil. All opinions are mine alone. #SimpleSwap #CollectiveBias This recipe post is super exciting because it is one of my all-time, favorite salads. I am obsessed with roasted garlic cauliflower, and it is AMAZING on a Caesar salad. It’s got chicken for protein, and homemade croutons…they are so good! It’s all very simple, and totally satisfying. If you love a strong Parmesan and garlic taste, this is for you. I like strong flavors, so I make the Caesar vinaigrette to drizzle on top, which is the final step to all the garlic goodness. This recipe features the Mazola® Corn Oil, rather than the usual olive oils or butters you might see in this type of recipe. I’ve got three healthy swaps for this post, including swapping the olive oil Mazola® Corn Oil in the Caesar vinaigrette recipe, adding…

8 Amazing Lactation Snack Ideas For Milk Supply and Weight Loss

Meet guest poster, Katie Pickett, a seasoned entrepreneur and mom of three who has shared her wisdom in crafting this blog post. At joyfulmesses.com, we’re committed to providing you with the latest parenting insights and tips, thanks to contributors like Katie. Stay tuned for expert advice, as we continue to update our blog to support moms like you on your journey. Love, Ashling! As a breastfeeding mama, I am a snacker. I literally could just non-stop snack to my heart’s content if I wanted to. There’s not anything wrong with that if your body likes a constant fuel source. Breastfeeding mama usually crave sugar. There are lots of real reasons behind this, and I think snacking is a great way to tame those sugar cravings. Snacks keep our blood sugar from dropping, which is part of the reason we get sugar cravings. With the expenditure of calories from breastfeeding and working…

The 6 Best Low Carb Foods To Boost Milk Supply and Shrink Your Baby Belly

Protein is so important for your milk supply and losing the baby weight. It literally will keep your muscle, feed your organs and tissues, give your body power to produce nutrient-dense milks (read this for information on fat content in milk), and ultimately keep your body full. Here are some amazing, protein-rich and low-carb foods that will keep your supply up, while you are losing the baby weight. If you are struggling with milk supply, and desperately want to lose the baby weight, check out these amazing milk-boosters to help you! Salmon: Isn’t this on every amazing food list? I feel like it is, but it is especially wonderful for breastfeeding mamas! Here’s why, it is full of DHA, which is so very important for baby’s brain. The fats that we eat actually do enter the breast milk, so it is important we eat foods with the right fats and…

6 Things You Have To Grab in Your Last Trimester To Make Breastfeeding a Breeze

Breastfeeding was a huge priority for me with my first baby, and I was fortunate enough to be able to breastfeed successfully, with a healthy supply, all my babies. I am still breastfeeding my 16-month-old, more because it’s easier than necessity. I even started working on my milk supply in my last few weeks of pregnancy. There were just a few items I really suggest to help you with your milk supply and breastfeeding, that you should have ready to go. If you are thinking about having a natural birth, but unsure, check out this class! If I had this class, I think I would’ve been much more prepared for my unexpected natural births! I was not ready when the epidural didn’t work and my second and third babies came so fast. My friend and labor nurse put it together, and she is amazing. Moving into the 6 most important…

Man-Approved Gluten Free Sandwhich (they’ll never know it’s gluten free!)

This post is sponsored by Udi’s Gluten Free. All comments and opinions are my own. I’m so excited to share this recipe because I myself, am gluten free most of the time. My husband, on the other hand, runs away from anything even insinuating organic or gluten free. BUT, this recipe, this sandwich, is so good, he has no clue I make it on my gluten free bread! He loves this recipe, and he will eat it multiple days in a row. Gluten free is a lifestyle I’ve had for years now, which started when I developed some gut issues, which I’ve talked about a few times now on the blog. It took some diet changes, as well as seeing a naturopath for the right enzymes and supplements to really get better. Back to the sandwich. I make a few and leave them made, wrapped in foil in the fridge…

8 Amazing Protein Powder Recipes For Milk Supply and Losing The Baby Weight

As a breastfeeding mama, who’s gained and lost the baby weight (over 25lbs) three times now, I can vouch for the importance of protein to help you lose the weight, but also keep your milk supply up. I actually have a hard time eating a lot of protein. I just prefer carbs, and I don’t like meat much. Now, carbs get a bad rap these days with the Keto diet craze. I think if that works best for you, do it, but if you love carbs like I do, you can totally achieve your goals by eating carbs. The thing is, our bodies are designed to either use carbs (first choice) or fat (second choice) as fuel. I’ll go into more detail on this in another post, but no matter how you are eating, protein is necessary. If you are like me, you need some quick, tasty protein. That’s where…

5 Fast Ways To Eat More Protein For Postpartum Weight Loss and Milk Supply

Protein is essential for losing the baby weight while breastfeeding, yet sometimes it’s hard to make sure you are eating enough because of all the carb cravings. I would much rather have some chocolate chip, milk-boosting cookies, rather than chicken. That’s just the way my taste-buds are. But, there are some great ways you can get more protein in, which is essential for helping you to lose weight and keep your milk supply up. I talk a lot about protein on this blog because it is so important to maintain your muscles, keep you full, fuel your brain and ultimately aid in your weight loss and fitness efforts. So, let’s talk about how you can get more protein in once baby arrives. The goal is to lose the weight and keep your milk supply up. I have lots more tips on that in this post, which you will want to…

Protein Smoothie Bowls to Lose The Baby Weight, Not Your Milk!

Protein is a magical macro for breastfeeding and weight loss. I actually struggle to eat enough protein because I’m not a big fan of meat. I will eat chicken drenched in ketchup, or turkey burgers with lots of cheese and toppings, but I am really happy without the meat and just veggies. So, I opt for protein shakes as a way to help me get protein in. Protein is essential and important when you’re breastfeeding, and it’s a great tool for weight loss because it provides energy for your muscles and brain, while also requiring extra energy to digest. I find that the protein shakes are an amazing way to consume protein, in addition to other nutrients in a way that is not only palatable but super yummy! If you have trouble knowing what protein powder to get, please read about my favorite, super clean protein powder! Its the Ora…

The Best Healthy Booby Treats For Milky Mamas

I’ve made a list of yummy sweet treats that will increase your milk supply and support you in the journey of breastfeeding. Whether you just had your baby, or you’re an old pro like me, it’s essential to take care of your body and give your milk-makers what they need. Breastfeeding can be hard. It can be annoying, inconvenient, and sometimes the amount of milk you have is less than you need. Here are some fabulous treats that will help you boost your milk supply that are healthy, satisfying and sweet! The first treat I want to tell you about is my Milk Dust! It is a sweet, yummy protein powder with lactation-boosting ingredients!! It is clean, safe and full of nutrients to help you keep your milk supply up, and lose weight by curbing sugar cravings! I can’t wait for it to be available late this Spring, and the…

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