The Nourished Mother

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 'Healing and Recovery for the Postpartum Early Days' walks you through the 4 Foundations of Postpartum Healing Nourishment, provides warming and easy to digest recipes for recovery, plus a collection of 6 customized postpartum freezer prep plans. Chapter 2 'One Handed Sustenance' recognizes the difficulties of eating with a baby in hand. In this chapter, Lindsay provides nourishing recipes for one-handed meals and snacks, both sweet and savoury, from breakfast burritos to snacking bark. Chapter 3 'Food for Milk-Making' gives a run-down of nutritional needs when breastfeeding both for the baby and mother with recipes designed to help you get in the most needed nutrients with ease (and honour that breastfeeding hunger!) Chapter 4 'Prepped Proteins' covers the importance of having ready-to-go proteins on hand for the realities of motherhood. Lindsay offers a variety of delicious, easy-to-make protein recipes paired with simple meal ideas for when you're tight on time. Chapter 5 'Mineral Mama' focuses on real-life strategies for the mineral depletion often experienced in new motherhood. Recipes in this chapter are focused on family meals that help you to feel better than ever before!