68. Nourishing New Mums: The Power of Protein With @nourish_us

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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