Jenna Radomski, MScN, (she/her) is a holistic nutritionist, recipe developer, and the founder of Jenna Bee Basics, an online space for exploring the everyday elements of a nourished life. “Top 5 Nutrients for Postpartum Recovery.” Scientific American. “Nutrition Recommendations in Pregnancy and Lactation.” The Medical clinics of North America vol. Serve immediately or allow to cool before storing in the fridge or freezer. Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the meatballs to a clean plate. Check internal temperature to ensure the middle has reached 160° Fahrenheit. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to the hot skillet and cook for 30 seconds per side, turning with tongs to brown all sides evenly. Use your hands to mix thoroughly until combined and roll into 20 meatballs (about 1-inch across).Īdd avocado oil to a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. In a medium mixing bowl, combine ground beef, almond flour, egg, salt, oregano, rosemary, and black pepper. Make a double or triple batch (or ask a loved one to make them for you!!!) and store them in the freezer until you’re ready to eat! Enjoy them over your favorite grain, a bed of greens, pasta, roasted vegetables, or on their own for a midday boost. I absolutely love meatballs because they are incredibly delicious, filling, and come together quickly. Beef is a great source of highly absorbable iron. In fact, postpartum iron deficiency and anemia are very common and can lead to complications such as postpartum depression and thyroid issues.

Iron: It’s essential to replenish iron as our levels drop during childbirth.

When purchasing ground beef, I recommend buying grass-fed when possible as the meat has more omega-3 fatty acids and less omega-6 fatty acids than conventionally raised beef. Protein: Red meat is an excellent source of protein and any time our bodies are in recovery mode, we can benefit from increased protein intake to support muscle and tissue recovery.įat: Beef has a variety of fats that add flavor, nutrition, and calories, and this is what we want! Caloric needs increase during the postpartum recovery period, especially when breastfeeding as we need an additional 500 calories/day to produce adequate breast milk. Okay, so we already know that meatballs are a classic for a reason, but why should they be a staple for postpartum recovery? They are PACKED with nutrition – let’s take a look. And these meatballs have you covered in both flavor and nourishment. What’s the best type of recipe for postpartum recovery? One that is simple, versatile, and can be made in big batches to freeze for later.

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