Sometimes all we need in life is a snack, especially when we’re tired, hungry and about to head in for another nursing session. The walnuts in this recipe are high in omega-3’s, and the dates provide a quick boost of natural fructose and oxytocin, which will help you feel relaxed and produce more milk. (more…)
One day I was at the grocery store with my father, he asked me why I was buying beets and kale. “Because they are healthy, dad!” He shrugged his shoulders, and in his signature, thick German accent he said: “That’s what we used to feed to our cows and horses in winter. And for what it’s worth, the cows always had great milk.”
Thanks, dad! (more…)
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Almonds are a rich source of protein, as well as vitamin E, vitamin B2, B3, and B1, and minerals like magnesium, copper, phosphorus, calcium, iron, and zinc, all of which boost energy and help depleted moms recover their strength. Adding a touch of millet to this almond milk helps create a thicker, smoother consistency, and adds additional B vitamins. (more…)