Mother Food Quotes

“Foods that provide iron include prunes, pears, black cherries, blackstrap molasses, dark greens, beetroot, beet juice, dried beans, red meat, organ meats, poultry, miso, nuts and seeds. Persistent iron deficiency anemia can be treated with Floridex with iron, available at healthfood stores. Floridex usually brings quick results, without the constipation associated with iron supplements.”
― Hilary Jacobson, Mother Food: A Breastfeeding Diet Guide with Lactogenic Foods and Herbs - Build Milk Supply, Boost Immunity, Lift Depression, Detox, Lose Weight, Optimize ... and Allergies

“lactogenic, iron-rich herb stinging nettle is traditionally given to alleviate anemia.”
― Hilary Jacobson, Mother Food: A Breastfeeding Diet Guide with Lactogenic Foods and Herbs - Build Milk Supply, Boost Immunity, Lift Depression, Detox, Lose Weight, Optimize ... and Allergies

“The most obvious symptoms of an EFA deficiency are dry skin and hair, thin, brittle fingernails, itching, reddish or dry patches of skin, a rash-like appearance of little lumps on the backside of the arms or on the thighs, and dry scaly skin on the knees and elbows. Less obvious symptoms include autoimmune diseases, such as eczema, and mental problems such as depression or an inability to concentrate.”
― Hilary Jacobson, Mother Food: A Breastfeeding Diet Guide with Lactogenic Foods and Herbs - Build Milk Supply, Boost Immunity, Lift Depression, Detox, Lose Weight, Optimize ... and Allergies