The Galactagogue Recipe Book Author:Frank J. Nice, Kim Myung-Hee The hot topic these days is foods that do more than just nourish — your body. Antioxidants, prebiotics, probiotics- all are in the news. — Through the ages, certain foods and herbs have been promoted to new — mothers to increase their milk supplies. These foods and herbs, called — galactogogues, likely increase milk production by increasing prolacti... more »n or
oxytocin to initiate the breastmilk letdown reflex and aid in breastmilk
ejection.
Pharmacist Frank Nice and his wife, Myung Hee, have pulled together
over 200 recipes featuring major and minor galactogogues in this cookbook.
Dr. Nice includes dosage, uses, and cautions about each of the
galactogogues. They have included many old family favorites passed
down from their Polish and Korean ancestors. Some recipes include
unusual ingredients - Stinging Nettle Pesto with Ravioli, Corn Bread
with Red Clover Blossoms, Hot Chocolate Mousse with Marshmallow
Root Fluff. Others have ingredients that are quite common - Pineapple
Raisin Oat Bran Muffin, Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Garlic
and Olive Oil, Avocado Shrimp Salad, Chicken Tacos. All have been
taste-tested and confirmed to be delicious!
If you are a new mom struggling with milk supply or if you just want
to insure that your milk supply stays strong, try some of these recipes.
Even if you aren't breastfeeding, the recipes in this cookbook are worth