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Fatty Fish
Fatty Fish
Fish like salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are needed for a baby’s healthy brain development. Because the composition of fats in breast milk is affected by the mother’s diet, eating omega-3s will directly affect breast milk. This makes it very important to include omega-3 fatty acids in the diet while breastfeeding.
By Nicole Ferring Holovach, MS, RD. Nicole is a Washington, DC-based nutrition communications professional, writer, and yoga teacher. She blogs about holistic health at www.WholeHealthRD.com.
