The Nourished Mother: Healing Recipes and Family Food for Postpartum and Beyond

The Nourished Mother delivers simple, nourishing recipes designed for postpartum mothers who want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with their baby. From meals designed to meet the nutritional needs of breastfeeding to one-handed meals and snacks, Lindsay Taylor offers delicious dishes that not only satisfy the whole family but fuel a mother's recovering body. Packed with adaptable, nutrient-rich meals for every stage of motherhood, this book also provides expert tips on stocking a stress-free pantry, understanding your body's recovery needs, and crafting balanced meals tailored for new moms. Reclaim your well-being, one bite at a time. Chapter 1 focuses on early postpartum and beyond. Lindsay offers the 4 Foundation of Eating for Healing for the time between the 6-week recovery period in the hospital and ongoing healing after a 9-month pregnancy. Chapter 2 recognizes the difficulties of eating with a baby in hand. In this chapter, Lindsay provides nourishing ideas for one-handed meals and snacks. Chapter 3 gives a run-down of nutritional needs when breastfeeding both for the baby and mother. Lindsay covers both recommended foods and those to avoid. Chapter 4 covers the importance of protein, particularly when breastfeeding. Lindsay offers a list of prepped meals, eliminating the stress of including protein when tight on time. Chapter 5 brings attention to mineral depletion and how to increase mineral consumption postpartum. Lindsay provides a list of powerful minerals, their postpartum connection, and how to introduce more of each into meals.