Nutrition is an important part of postpartum recovery, but no one has time to plan elaborate meals. Below are some easy meals that can be made ahead, frozen, and reheated as needed, making them perfect for the fourth trimester.
Soups
Soups and stews, especially those made with bone broth, can be both a comforting and nutritious part of postpartum recovery. Try various forms of vegetable soup, chicken noodle, or a beef stew.
High iron foods
Iron is an important nutrient for postpartum recovery. Increase your iron intake with lean red meat in dishes such as slow cooked pot roast, meatloaf, or pork carnitas. Pair with fresh, canned, or frozen vegetables and roasted potatoes or rice for a complete meal.
Fast foods
When you need quick and don’t have time to defrost prepared meals, think fast foods. Things like:
– eggs, whole grain toast, and berries
– snack plate with whole grain crackers, snap peas, baby carrots, sliced apples, turkey lunch meat, and string cheese
Note: For food storage safety guidelines, click here.
Casey Thomas-Hardesty, MS, NTP
Two Peas Wellness
Bone broth- https://www.twopeaswellness.com/post/bonebroth
Iron – [link nutrition and postpartum recovery]
Pork carnitas- https://www.twopeaswellness.com/post/carnitas
Click here- https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts
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