I wanted to talk about applesauce. I am not talking about the applesauce you get from the store. Why am I listing this as one of the ABCs for postpartum?
Applesauce is one of my favourites for like 10 years of my life I lived off of it, I ate it with most of my dinner meals. I wouldn’t eat without it.
So why am I suggesting this for postpartum health?
First off, it’s an easy thing to make. The only real work is peeling the apples. But if you have a few friends over and work with it, it will be over in no time.
Secondly apples are very healthy for you. It’s mentioned in the common saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” and in postpartum you need good food to keep you healthy. So meal prep and freeze bags of it.
Third, it’s also a great food for babies after 6 months when they are starting solids. Again it’s something yummy and healthy for babies too.
So, my Postpartum ABC for A is Applesauce. Here is a recipe that’s easy.
Apples (to the amount of applesauce you are making)
Cinnamon (to taste and optional. I do love my cinnamon)
Raw Sugar (just a tiny bit if you are using bitter apples or older apples)
Peel them all and cook them in a large pan. This can take 30-40 minutes to cook it to a good softness. Add water so it doesn’t stick to the pan.
Make sure to add your sugar and/or cinnamon once finished cooking. If you blend them go and do that once it’s cooled off.
