Parenting Australia

Get Your Body Back

Life is certainly never the same after having a baby – particularly if it is your first. It seems like there is no time for anything apart from feeding, washing, cooking and trying to get some sleep. No time to think about going to the gym, making gourmet meals or even shopping.

When it comes to eating there are some things you can do to save time and make sure you are getting the nutrition that you need.

1. Eat regular meals – it is important not to skip meals as you need energy and nutrients to look after your baby. You need to eat 5-6 times a day. Morning and afternoon tea don’t need to be fancy. - a tub of yogurt and a piece of fruit or a glass of milk with Milo will keep you going until the next meal.

2. Keep it simple – forget gourmet cooking and dinner parties. There are plenty of quick, nutritious meals.

· Omelette and salad

· Grilled fish and steamed veges

· Stir fry chicken and veges and hokien noodles

· Spaghetti bolognaise

· Lamb roast + baked vegetables

· Salade nicoise with fresh bread rolls

· Curried chickpeas and vegetables with rice

· Lentil soup with toast

· Pasta with tuna, capers, olives and cherry tomatoes

3. Stock up the pantry and the freezer with basic ingredients that can help you.
   
   

Foods to keep in the pantry

4. Breastfeeding mothers need an extra 700 mls of fluid, preferably water, on top of normal fluid requirements. If you are concerned about your weight drink herbal tea, diet cordial, soda water with a dash of lemon juice

5. Pushing a pram is great exercise and gets you outdoors. Even short periods are good and will help improve your fitness.

Eve Reed

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Familyfoodworks

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