What's Inside
Shiitake Immunity Broth
Ingredients
- Shiitake mushrooms
- Tomatoes
- Carrots
- Onions
- Fresh ginger
- Garlic
- Turmeric
- Black pepper
- Sea salt
Reheating
Stovetop only: warm gently over low heat, stirring occasionally — don't let it boil, to protect the minerals and flavor. About 5 minutes to sipping temperature.
Benefits
Mineral-rich broths are a near-universal postpartum tradition — from Korean miyeok-guk to Chinese confinement broths — used to replenish fluids and electrolytes lost during birth. Shiitake mushrooms add beta-glucans that support immune function, and the broth's warmth and simplicity make it easy to sip between feedings, even on the lowest-energy days.
Cookie Dough Lactation Bites
Ingredients
- Ground flaxseed
- Gluten-free rolled oats
- Almond butter
- Maple Syrup
- Vanilla
- Sea Salt
- Shine LYT Chocolate Alternative
- Coconut Oil
Reheating
No reheating needed. Store in the fridge and eat chilled, or let sit 5 minutes at room temp for a softer bite.
Benefits
A grab-and-go snack for the one-handed, sleep-deprived stretch of early postpartum. Flaxseed provides omega-3s and lignans often associated with hormone balance, dates offer quick, natural energy without a blood sugar crash, and almond butter's healthy fats keep you fuller longer between meals.
Greens Goddess Soup
Ingredients
- Leeks
- Onion
- Spinach
- Kale
- Nutritional yeast
- Tamari
- Sea Salt
- Lemon
- Shiitake Immunity Broth
Reheating
Stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally, 5–6 minutes. Microwave in 45 sec bursts, stirring between. Avoid a hard boil to keep the greens vibrant.
Benefits
Leafy greens bring iron and folate to help replenish what's lost during birth, while the coconut milk base makes the soup satiating rather than a thin, cleansing broth. Ginger and lemon support digestion, and the high water content helps with hydration — especially important for anyone breastfeeding.
Kitchari
Ingredients
- White basmati rice
- Split yellow mung dal
- Coconut oil
- Cumin seed, mustard seed, turmeric
- Fresh ginger, garlic
- Coriander, fennel, sea salt
- Fresh cilantro, lime
Reheating
Stovetop: warm over low heat 4–5 min, adding a splash of water or broth to loosen. Microwave: 60–90 sec, stirring halfway. Best enjoyed warm, not piping hot.
Benefits
A one-pot Ayurvedic staple built for the fourth trimester — the rice and mung dal combine into a complete, easy-to-digest protein, while warming spices like ginger and cumin support digestion at a time when the gut is doing extra work to heal. It's the traditional first food new mothers are given across Ayurvedic postpartum care for exactly this reason: gentle, grounding, and low-effort on a tired digestive system.