Breastfeeding Diet Sample

Sample Breastfeeding Diet MenuBreakfast
1 egg, boiled or poached
2 slices whole grain toast with 2 teaspoons butter
1 serving fruit or 1/2 cup fruit or vegetable juice
1 cup non fat milk

Morning Snack
1 cup cereal
1/2 cup non fat milk
1 serving fruit

Lunch
Sandwich: 3 ounces turkey, 1 bagel and 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
Large salad with assorted veggies and 2 tablespoons low fat dressing
1 cup nonfat milk
1 serving fruit

Afternoon Snack
Muffin with 1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 serving fruit

Dinner
3 ounces beef or poultry
Large salad with 2 tablespoons low fat dressing
Cooked broccoli - 1 cup
Sweet potato - 1

Before Bed (or Midnight) Snack
1 cup cooked oatmeal or 1 cup dry cereal
1/2 cup non fat milk