Immune Boosting Recipes for New Moms and Babies

Childbirth and the post-partum period put different kinds of stress on the mom’s body. Sure, it’s a “happy” kind of stress, but it can still take a toll. Hormonal fluctuations combine with inflammation to impact the immune system. That can make you more susceptible to things like illness, infections, colds, and a flare-up of autoimmune conditions like Psoriasis or arthritis.

For a baby, just getting settled in the world, their little body is also under some stress. Supporting them with enriched breast milk keeps them strong and healthy. Go-Lacta offers lactation supplements made from organic Moringa leaves. Because it’s so rich in vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and antioxidants, Moringa is classified as a “superfood.” 

Go-Lacta products, like our Moringa powder, make it easy to combine the health and immune-boosting benefits of Moringa into easy, delicious recipes that help in postpartum recovery and more.

Why Immunity Matters for New Moms and Babies

New moms experience stress and inflammation right after childbirth and throughout the postpartum period. Hormones are up and down, and the demands of caring for your baby are constantly changing. Having a strong immune system helps you navigate the changes in your body. It will help prevent things like infections or a flare-up of certain autoimmune conditions.

For babies, their system hasn’t fully developed. This means that they’re reliant on the antibodies in their mother’s breastmilk to protect them from infection as their own immunity matures and strengthens.

Essential Nutrients for Immune Health

According to the National Institutes of Health, the immune system is supported by certain vitamins and micronutrients. Moringa leaves, like those in Go-Lacta products, are rich in these essential elements, plus many more important nutrients. That’s why it’s classified as a “superfood”. Here are just some of what's in Moringa.

• Vitamin A: supports white blood cells.
• B Vitamins: produce antibodies.
• Vitamin C: Among the antioxidants, Vitamin C is key in protecting cells (including skin) from damage.
• Vitamin D: helps activate immune cells.
• Vitamin E: an antioxidant that protects immune cells and is a crucial anti-inflammatory.
• Zinc: supports immune function.
• Iron: Iron is vital for creating red blood cells, delivering oxygen, and boosting energy levels, especially at this challenging time.
• Calcium: for healthy bones and immune cells. The extra calcium you get from Moringa helps replace in your diet what's leached out from your New Mom life.

Immune Boosting Recipes for New Moms

Go-Lacta’s organic Moringa powder is so easy to add to various dishes as a way to help in post-partum recovery, plus boost overall immunity and nutrition for breastfeeding moms and their babies. Think of it as a simple tool for self-care.

We’ve curated delicious recipes that take you from breakfast to snack time, dinner time to dessert, giving you plenty of extra nutrition.

• Start your day with an indulgent Boba and Moringa milk tea.
• Need a little mid-morning protein pickup? Our spicy cashews are just the thing. 
• When lunchtime rolls around, this turkey-veggie pesto panini will hit the spot.
• A slice of our hearty banana loaf is perfect for the afternoon.
• For dinner, organic Moringa powder makes the immune-healthy difference in yummy Cacio e Pepe pasta or Moringa meatloaf.
• Every family loves an evening snack. Check out our sweet and salty popcorn for movie night. Or indulge in a chocolate mug cake.

We have many more recipes that fit easily into your menu planning and strengthen your immunity with every bite. However, one of the beauties of our Moringa powder is how seamlessly it folds into almost everything, adding healthy ingredients to anything in your slow cooker or any food in your fridge.

For example, take some plain, creamy Greek yogurt, throw in some chia seeds, a drizzle of maple syrup, and Moringa, and you've created a super-healthy snack.

One of our favorite meals involves easy roasted vegetables. Just cut up a large batch of raw carrots, kale, potatoes, or any of your favorite veggies. Lay them out on a baking sheet, drizzle with one or two tablespoons of olive oil (one of the healthy fats), and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Toss all the ingredients together with some chopped garlic, a sprinkle of salt and red pepper, cover with aluminum foil, and roast in a 425°F oven for about 25-40 minutes, stirring halfway through. Sprinkle with Moringa powder before serving.

Immune Boosting Recipes for Babies

Breastfeeding babies will get the health and immune-boosting benefits of Moringa through the Go-Lacta supplements and recipes that Mama is enjoying.

Once they start enjoying soft food, things like a creamy smoothie, a berry popsicle, or a few bites of a tasty Moringa tea cookie will add to their immune health.

It’s also easy to sprinkle a little organic Moringa powder over their yogurt, oatmeal, pasta, or ice cream and add a little healthy boost to whatever food they eat.

Enhance Your Immune Health with Trusted Supplements & Foods from GoLacta

Go-Lacta Moringa for breastfeeding has long been trusted by moms to make this special journey easier. It’s a proven supplement to naturally increase the milk supply as well as its nutritional quality.

But there are so many more benefits to Moringa, especially when it comes to providing the nutrition, anti-inflammatory, and immune support that both moms, babies, and the whole family need. It’s packed with vitamins, minerals, micronutrients, protein, and fiber. It’s rightly classified as a “superfood" and is a simple thing to add to your favorite recipes and meals, as a way to take care of yourself and your family.

For decades, Moringa (aka "the Miracle Tree") has been a trusted partner for moms. Its many nutrients, as well as the protein, iron, and fiber, make the powder a simple, healthy addition to your everyday diet. Sprinkle or mix into meals of all kinds; the taste is fresh and unobtrusive. Starting with a healthy smoothie at breakfast, through dinnertime when you sprinkle it over a pan of roasted vegetables, adding Moringa is a smart health hack.

Go-Lacta offers our 100 percent organic Moringa in so many convenient forms – from the powder that blends easily into every recipe, to convenient capsules, and caffeine-free teas that can be enjoyed hot or cold. Discover for yourself the astonishing nutritional power of Moringa!