#83 Two Babies, One Body, and Zero Time to Eat: Postpartum Nutrition with Allegra Gast

If you’ve ever made three square meals for your family and then realized you haven’t eaten anything yourself all day… this one’s for you.In this episode, I’m joined by Allegra Gast—nutritionist, postpartum guide, twin mom of four, and the voice behind @aloha.nutrition—for a much-needed convo on how we actually care for our bodies after birth… and long after the newborn phase ends.Allegra breaks down what happens to your minerals, hormones, and energy when you’re giving everything to your kids and skipping meals without meaning to. Whether you’re breastfeeding, chasing toddlers, or just in a season where coffee is your main food group—this is your gentle reset.We talk about:The mineral most moms are depleted in (and what to do about it)Why protein is your best friend when you're running on fumesEasy, affordable meal ideas that don’t require five prep bowlsHow your postpartum nutrition impacts mood, milk supply, and sleepHow to teach toddlers about food without power strugglesThe link between low blood sugar and mom rage (it’s real)This episode is about remembering that your needs matter too—and that a peanut butter sandwich counts as self-care if you eat it sitting down.✨ Mentioned in the Episode:Breastfeeding gear for twin moms https://amzn.to/3ZJ37kENutrition resources: @alohanutrition on IG https://www.aloha-nutrition.com/Add these nutrient-dense snacks to your baby registry! https://amzn.to/45wvZQYBone Broth https://lvnta.com/lv_HNiR24J2RaHjrB2SIvAllegra’s offerings: Mineral Mocktail Guide, Beyond Birth course, Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis https://education.aloha-nutrition.com🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. And if this episode helped, send it to your mom group chat or a mama friend who needs it.#ThatTwinMamaPodcast #PostpartumNutrition #TwinMomLife #FeedingTwins #LactationSupport #MomHealth #MineralMocktails #AlohaNutritionStay Connected:Be sure to subscribe for more candid conversations on parenting, relationships, and life with multiples. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share with fellow parents navigating similar journeys.📺 Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTwinMamaPodcast/videos🎧 Podcast Website: www.thattwinmama.com/podcast📲 Follow on Instagram: @thattwinmamapodcastCredits:Production: Berty EnterprisesEditing: Nomadic OrcaMusic: Far Eye HousePhoto: Birch ThomasDesign: Erin Fox CreativeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy