April 7, 2024

Insights from Kourtney Kardashian’s Diet to Optimize Breastfeeding Through Nutrition

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In an article published on her website, poosh.com, Kourtney Kardashian discusses the vital importance of nutrition in the post-pregnancy period for recovery and caring for a newborn.
Guided by her functional medicine and nutrition specialist, Leona West Fox, Kourtney has carefully optimized her diet to boost her breastfeeding experience. This specially tailored diet supports milk production and plays a significant role in enhancing her overall health and well-being.

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Essential Foods for Breastfeeding
Leona emphasizes the importance of including specific foods in a breastfeeding mother’s diet to ensure abundant milk supply and a swift recovery. Here are the recommendations:

Grains for Galactagogues:
Amaranth
Millet
Oats
Rice
Nourishing Liquids:
Bone Broth
Bone Broth Stews
Kichari
Congees (both sweet and savory)
Dairy and Plant-Based Alternatives:
Grass-fed, full-fat dairy products
Coconut milk and coconut water
Natural Galactagogues:
Almonds, Carrots, Cumin
Fennel, Fenugreek, Chickpeas
Grapes, Leafy Vegetables, Millet
Blackberries, Nettle leaf tea, Oats
Papaya, Pine nuts, Pistachios
Rice, Saffron, Shiitake mushrooms
Sweet potatoes, Tahini, Yams

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Kourtney incorporates these nutrient-rich ingredients into her daily meals:

Almond milk or cinnamon coconut milk, steamed
Snacks of dried blackberries and nuts
Anti-inflammatory golden milk latte
Refreshing papaya smoothie or fresh papaya with a splash of lime
Almond milk oatmeal, cinnamon, and banana topped
Gluten-free organic sesame sourdough topped with poached eggs, ghee, and Celtic salt
Sipping bone broth from a teacup

Tips for Maximizing Milk Production
Leona offers several key tips to help new mothers maximize their breastfeeding potential:

Hydration is Key: Water intake is crucial.
Grain Power: Include grains like oats, barley, and rice to boost galactagogue effects.
Rest Well: Adequate sleep is essential for milk production.
Eat Regularly: Maintain consistent meal and snack times with an increased caloric intake during the first weeks postpartum.
Manage Stress: Keep stress levels low to avoid reducing milk supply.

By integrating these foods and following these tips, breastfeeding mothers can support their milk production effectively and nurture their babies with the best nutrition possible.