Boost your health and your baby's nutrition with dry fruits and nuts

Breastfeeding is essential to meet a baby's nutritional requirements. Since mothers are mostly busy taking care of their babies, it leaves them with little time to take care of their dietary requirements.

Adding dry fruits and nuts rich in vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients can be the easiest way to stay healthy.

Shabana Parveen, Clinical Nutritionist, Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram, tells IndiaToday.in that dry fruits are rich in essential elements which can improve milk production and quality.

"Almonds, for instance, contain calcium and protein that help maintain healthy bones and promote tissue growth. Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids that aid in baby's brain development," says Shabana Praveen.

"Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids that aid in baby's brain development. Cashews, with their beneficial lipids, can boost energy levels, while dates, which are a natural supply of iron and fiber, can help with postpartum healing," she adds.

Raisins aid in digestion and provide an energy boost.

Marisha Baurai, the Food Innovation Technologist at Farmley suggests dry fruits and nuts that you can add to your diet not only to take care of your health but also to provide the right nutrition to your baby.

Cashews for nourishment

These are rich in healthy fats, proteins, zinc, and iron which play a vital role in postpartum recovery. Adding cashews in your diet can support the overall growth and development of your baby through breastmilk and provide you strength and essential nutrients to keep you fit and active.

Almonds and dates for high energy

Almonds carry fats, proteins, fiber, and essential vitamins, and consuming them can boost your energy levels and promote the overall well-being for the mother and baby.

Meanwhile, dates provide adequate energy, especially during the postpartum period when you may feel tired or fatigued. They are rich in fiber and iron and consuming them can benefit in regulating bowel movements and preventing constipation as well.

Apricots for immunity

Apricots are loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber and other essential nutrients, beneficial in supporting the immune system and body's digestion. Adding apricots in your diet prevents the risks of diseases and keeps you and your baby healthy by meeting essential nutritional requirements.\

Raisins to prevent iron deficiency

These are excellent sources of iron which can prevent anemia by fulfilling your body's iron requirements. During breastfeeding, the requirement for iron increases in mothers, which makes raisin an essential addition to the diet to boost iron intake.

Figs for better bone health

Extremely rich in calcium, iron, and fiber, adding figs to your diet can help in maintaining bone health and aid your recovery after childbirth. They offer vital nutrients and their good taste also make them an enjoyable snack to add to your diet.