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[quote=Anonymous]I just went through the same thing for the past year while nursing my dairy and soy sensitive baby. I had to be really careful not to have a calorie deficit so I didn't affect my supply.

Agree with the advice to use coconut oil/milk, avocados(!!!). Also consider almonds. They help your supply as an added bonus. Hummus is another good snack.

Breakfast was usually steel cut oatmeal (made a big batch to eat throughout the week) mixed with almond milk, brown sugar, dried fruit and sometimes peanut butter. Then oon the way to work I would have a big fruit/spinach smoothie with protein powder (Amazing Meal brand, cheapest on Amazon).

Mid-morning snack was usually a PB&J or some variation on whole wheat bread.

Lunches were usually dinner leftovers. I used to eat salad for lunch but I learned that wasn't enough calories.

Afternoon snack was usually almond milk with granola.

Dinners ideas:

•Salads – I make a big salad on Sundays (dry the greens really well in a spinner) and take it for lunch every day
•Burritos/Fajitas (I make a big batch of Mexican Black Beans; freeze in small portions, add rice and avocado; salsa optional)
•Stir Fry (use coconut aminos for soy sauce) (Trader Joe’s has a good and nutritious Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry that I love)
•Pasta with homemade Bolognese (sub olive oil for butter and almond milk for milk)
•Fried Rice – (use coconut aminos for soy sauce)
•Paella (recipe from MSPI Mama, I used boneless, skinless chicken pieces)
•Salmon/Fish/Seafood dishes
•Chili 
•Frittatas – not bad when made with Daiya dairy and soy free cheese
•Vegan Cream Sauce – my sister made me a delicious cream sauce made from boiling and blending raw cashews. Delicious.
•Vegan Mushroom Ravioli – my indulgent meal; found in the refrigerated section above the cheese (irony!) at MOMs.
•Crab Cakes
•Peanut Noodles – I make this recipe using coconut aminos and shrimp or chicken
•Pad Thai - I like this recipe
•Grilled Chicken Thighs with quinoa and veggies

I have a ton more ideas for surviving if you need them. Good luck and hang in there![/quote]

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