ASK A NUTRITION PROFESSIONAL: WHAT FOODS OR SNACKS ARE BEST FOR INCREASING BREAST MILK SUPPLY?
Expert opinion from Deidre Huysamen
Dietician - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 7 years of experience · South Africa
Protein-rich foods can help to promote lactation (breast milk supply). This is particularly true for high biological value proteins. These are proteins that naturally contain all the essential amino acids (protein building blocks) that cannot be made by the body. All animal proteins are high biological value whereas, tofu is the only plant-based high biological value protein. Including these in your meals or as snacks can help to stimulate breast milk formation.
Expert opinion from Jen Hsu
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Nutritional Science · 11 years of experience · Canada
There are many remedies to increase breast milk supply. Fenugreek, blessed thistle, fish soup, soy milk, green papaya with pork rib soups are some of the classic foods to help increase milk supply. Snacks like lactation cookies that is made from brewer's yeast, wheat germs and oats are also recommended.
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Expert opinion from Momoko Takada
Bachelor's degree Nutrition · 3 years of experience · Japan
Since breast milk is made from blood, it is important to increase blood volume and improve blood quality. Yogurt is recommended because, like cheese, it is rich in calcium and protein. It is even better when taken with nuts and dried fruits.
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