Myth
Eating ghee and sugar post delivery will produce more milk.
Eating cold foods would result in cold breast milk
Eating food which is deemed gassy will cause the baby to have colic.
Fact:
This is totally untrue. Ghee is a saturated fat. On the contrary, the increased intake of ghee, results in an increase in weight. Contrary to popular belief, eating a lot of ghee and sugar does not lead to more production of milk and it also does not make you stronger. It is advisable to eat a healthy balanced diet.
Make sure all food groups are consumed in moderation. Eating cold foods does not mean you would produce cold breast milk or eating foods which are deemed gassy will not cause the baby to have colic. However, if you eat too much of any one food or do not balance your meals then digestion may be a concern. There are no magic foods which produce more milk but there are some traditional foods which have been known to have galactagogue properties. These include fenugreek leaves and seeds, cumin seeds, papaya, oats and edible gum