Note: Consult with your doctor before attempting to diet while breastfeeding. Many experts recommend not to begin dieting until your baby is at least two months old, as well as not to drop below 1500 to 1800 calories per day. Fruits & Veggies Really, you can’t go wrong with any and all fruits and vegetables, but here are some that are especially good while breastfeeding: * Leafy greens such as spinach, kale, chard, collards greens, and mustard greens * Fruit smoothies * Sweet potatoes * Broccoli Lean Protein * Skinless chicken breasts * Lean cuts of beef and pork * Beans and lentils * Tofu * Fish Healthy Fats & Omega-3 Rich Foods * Almonds and walnuts * Seeds, such as hemp and chia * Olives * Oils such as olive, avocado, and coconut * Avocados * Salmon, mackerel, and oysters * Soybeans Complex Carbohydrates * Whole wheat bread and pasta * Brown rice * Quinoa * Bran muffins * Popcorn * Steel-cut oats High-Protein Dairy * Greek yogurt * String cheese * Milk