Postpartum Recipes

3 Teas for Postpartum Recovery

By Jodi Graves | January 15, 2025
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Postpartum recovery is a crucial time for new mothers, and incorporating the right teas into your routine can provide both comfort and essential nutrients. Here are three teas that can help you during this period, along with ways to dress them up with different flavors and ingredients! 1. Nettle Tea Nutritional Value: Nettle tea is…

one-pot chicken soup

It is Slow Cooker Season!

By Jodi Graves | December 25, 2024
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A one-pot chicken soup with a nourishing broth made from chicken bones, fresh thyme, garlic. Loaded with bright vegetables and tender, fall off the bone chicken. Nutritious to the max! Ingredients One-Pot Chicken Soup Instructions

3 Nutritious Meals to Bring a New Mom

3 Nutritious Meals to Bring a New Mom

By Jodi Graves | December 18, 2024
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Welcoming a new baby is an exciting and exhausting time for any family. One of the best ways to support new parents is by providing them with nutritious, easy-to-reheat meals. Here are three delicious and healthy meal ideas that are perfect for new moms: 1. Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry A quick and nutritious option, this…

Lactation Cookies Recipe

By Jodi Graves | December 11, 2024
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What about lactation cookies is actually helping? Lactation cookies are designed to help increase milk production in breastfeeding mothers. They typically contain ingredients known as galactagogues, which are substances that promote lactation. Common galactagogues found in these cookies include: While scientific evidence on the effectiveness of lactation cookies is mixed, many mothers report positive results.…

Cranberry-Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Sweet Potato Salad

By Jodi Graves | December 4, 2024
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Fall-Inspired Salad Full of Postpartum Nutrition This fall-inspired salad features roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes, topped with a tangy cranberry glaze, creamy goat cheese, and extra cranberries for a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Fun fact, butternut squash can be beneficial for postpartum recovery! It is rich in vitamins A…

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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup with Couscous

By Jodi Graves | November 20, 2024

I love Sara Tane and her amazing recipes. After trying this soup recipe of hers the other night and had to share it. Tips From Sara Before You Start The most crucial step when it comes to making this soup is to temper the eggs. By introducing the hot broth very gradually to the raw…

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Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

By Jodi Graves | November 13, 2024

Bone broth is rich in collagen and minerals, which are essential for healing and recovery during your postpartum healing time. You can make a simple bone broth soup by simmering bones (chicken, beef, or pork) with vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions for several hours or by buying premade (we like the Kettle and Fire…

Egg Muffin

Egg Muffins

By Jodi Graves | November 6, 2024

These delicious and easy egg muffins are a great way to meal-prep a healthy postpartum recovery breakfast or snack and keep it stocked in your freezer.  Eggs are highly nutritious for postpartum recovery because they provide high-quality protein, essential vitamins like A and B12, choline, and omega-3 fatty acids, which support healing, lactation, and overall…

Salmon and Vegetables- One Pan Baked

By Jodi Graves | October 30, 2024

Salmon is an amazingly nutritionally dense food, ideal for packing in what your body needs during postpartum recovery. This meal is baked together in one pan for an easy, healthy and quick dinner. In addition to omega-3s and protein, salmon provides other nutrients like B12 and selenium. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes …

4 Delicious Overnight Oats Recipes to Boost Postpartum Recovery

By Jodi Graves | October 24, 2024
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The postpartum period is a time for healing and replenishing your body. Overnight oats are a perfect, easy-to-make option that can be packed with nutrients to support your recovery. Here are four delicious and nutritious overnight oats recipes, each are packed with protein, carbohydrates, good fats and plenty of fiber! 1. Blueberry Almond Overnight Oats…