Restorative Roots

You may have heard that postpartum foods are supposed to be warm, soft, and easy to digest for the first 40ish days... and one pushback we often hear is, "But I am having a summer baby... there is no way I can eat hot soups."

However, in both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda, warmth in the postpartum period isn't about external weather-it's about supporting and rebuilding internal balance. Birth depletes heat, blood, and fluids, leaving the body vulnerable to "cold invasion," regardless of the season. So even in summer, warm foods help replenish what was lost and protect long-term vitality (especially digestion, immunity, and hormone balance).

Warming foods aren't about eating chili in a heatwave. They're about healing from the inside out-gently rebuilding your strength so your body can cool itself more efficiently. Think of it like a warm hug for your digestion, your hormones, and your nervous system. You don't need to eat hot soups in 100° weather-but the principle of "warm, soft, and easy to digest" still applies. Think gently warming spices, cooked foods, and room-temp nourishing drinks instead of icy, raw, or processed ones.

For a list of ideas for meals, snacks, and drinks that are warming and healing to the body, but won't overheat you like a steaming hot bowl of chili visit here: https://restorativeroots.com/blogs/postpartum-blog/postpartum-food-and-meal-ideas-for-summer-births-what-to-eat-after-delivery-in-hot-weather?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

And don't forget, when you order Restorative Roots postpartum meals you won't have to cook, so you can forget about sweating over a hot stove and doing a million dishes... just heat and eat!

Happy Father's Day to the ones who show up, carry the load, protect, provide, encourage, and help create a home where mothers and children can thrive. 🤍

Three postpartum births in. This is what Eric wished someone had told him before the first one.

Sharing it this week for every dad heading into the fourth trimester.

Get the full free guide here: https://restorativeroots.com/pages/the-first-40-days-for-men-a-guide-to-postpartum-support?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

These aren't the typical hospital bag essentials you'll find on most checklists... but they're some of our favorites for supporting postpartum healing and recovery.

Swipe through to see 5 kitchen tools worth making room for in your hospital bag. 🤍

And don't forget to check out our FREE Hospital Food Packing Guide here: https://restorativeroots.com/pages/hospital-food-packing-guide?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

One of the biggest postpartum nutrition mistakes? Not eating enough protein.

Your postpartum body is recovering from birth, rebuilding tissues, balancing hormones, and if you're breastfeeding, producing milk around the clock. All of that requires protein.

The good news? You don't need to completely overhaul your meals to get more of it.

Some easy ways to boost the protein in your postpartum meals:

• Add shredded chicken, pulled pork, beef, or leftover meat (+20–26g protein)
• Stir in ground beef, turkey, lamb, or chicken (+21–24g protein)
• Crack an egg into oatmeal, rice pudding, congee, or soups while reheating (+6–7g protein)
• Mix in collagen peptides (+10g protein)
• Add bone broth powder or flavorless protein powder (+10–25g protein)
• Stir in lentils or black beans for a budget-friendly protein boost
• Top savory dishes with full-fat Greek yogurt (+7–9g protein)

One of our favorite postpartum meal prep hacks is keeping cooked proteins frozen in single-serving portions so they're easy to thaw and add to meals throughout the week.

Small changes can make a big difference when it comes to postpartum recovery, breastfeeding nutrition, and keeping your energy up during the fourth trimester.

Here's the full article with links & discount codes: https://restorativeroots.com/blogs/postpartum-blog/simple-ways-to-add-more-protein-to-your-postpartum-meals?_pos=9&_sid=47400fdce&_ss=r&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

Here’s a little non-traditional gift guide to show the dads in your life just how important and loved they are: https://restorativeroots.com/blogs/postpartum-blog/2025-crunchy-ish-dads-gift-guide?_pos=2&_sid=c5f7dec9f&_ss=r&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

And remember, it’s not about the gifts… it’s about the quality time! At the end of the day, gifts are wonderful, but presence is the real treasure.

These ideas are simply tools to help you honor the fathers who show up again and again. Keep it thoughtful, keep it simple, keep it full of love.

And if you have a meaningful Fathers gift idea or a small business you love supporting, share it in the comments, your suggestion might be exactly what another family is looking for this year.

"There will come a morning when the toys are gone, the house is quiet, and you would trade anything for one more loud, ordinary day." -Unknown

Check out our free Postpartum Recipe Guide here: https://restorativeroots.com/pages/postpartum-recipe-guide