Say No To These Foods While Breastfeeding

Coffee

Go easy on coffee (or tea and some brands of soda), because caffeine may impact your health. So, keep your consumption mild.

Chocolate

Like coffee and some brands of soda, this guilty pleasure contains caffeine. So if you find your daily sleep routines being disrupted, the culprit may be the chocolate you’ve been eating.

Citrus fruits

You might think all fruits seem harmless, but some mothers suggest to stay away from citrus fruits (and juices) because its acidity doesn’t help . Instead of citrus, try to compensate by adding vitamin C foods in your diet, like papaya and kiwi. However, you should always check with a health professional before omitting any foods from your diet to avoid any deficiency in vitamins or minerals.

Broccoli

Green is good, but raw broccoli (and cauliflower) in particular might trigger gassiness. If that happens, rule it out from your meals. If you love broccoli, steaming your broccoli lightly may help reduce gassiness.

Spicy foods

The little dash of chili pepper you eat might be enough to create big (and long hours of) irritations. So if you can’t bear to lose the spice altogether, look for flavours that add zest without the heat. Like a splash of lime juice on your chicken, instead of hot sauce. Or ginger, instead of hot peppers.

Shellfish

The stronger your family history for this particular food allergy, the greater the risk and earlier you will see symptoms. This means that if your partner is allergic to shellfish and you are not, you might want to refrain from it.