68. Nourishing New Mums: The Power of Protein With @nourish_us
Description
Postpartum Preparation Series 🙋🏼♀️
Joining me today is Nutrition and Wellness Coach Ana Robinson from Nourish Us.
Ana and I discuss the critical role of protein in postpartum nutrition. We discuss how protein supports recovery, energy levels, and emotional well-being during the postpartum phase. Ana shares practical tips for incorporating protein into meals and identifies symptoms of protein deficiency. Ana has a big focus on small sustainable habits that really make the biggest impact on our lives.
Get to know Ana:
Ana is a Nutrition and Wellness Coach and helps Mama’s regain their health, beat the bloat, increase energy, lose weight and build a lifestyle that allows them to thrive, for themselves and for their family. She has an incredible instagram community over at @nourish_us - follow her for an injection of positivity into your feed!
Key takeaways:
- Protein is essential for healing and energy during postpartum.
- Many mothers consume a carb-heavy diet, leading to energy instability.
- Incorporating protein can help stabilize blood sugar levels.
- Protein deficiency can lead to fatigue, weak immunity, and mood instability.
- Pairing carbohydrates with protein enhances satiety and energy.
- Small changes in nutrition can lead to significant improvements in well-being.
- Meal planning around protein sources can simplify cooking.
- Postnatal depletion commonly peaks around two to five years post birth.
Connect with Ana:
- On instagram @nourish_us
- Website https://www.nourishus.com.au/
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