The hot topic these days is foods that do more than just nourish your body. Antioxidants, prebiotics, probiotics- all are in the news. Through the ages, certain foods and herbs have been promoted to new mothers to increase their milk supplies. These foods and herbs, called galactogogues, likely increase milk production by increasing prolactin or oxytocin to initiate the breastmilk letdown reflex and aid in breastmilk ejection. Pharmacist Frank Nice and his wife, Myung Hee, have pulled together over 200 recipes featuring major and minor galactogogues in this cookbook. Dr. Nice includes dosage, uses, and cautions about each of the galactogogues. They have included many old family favorites passed down from their Polish and Korean ancestors. Some recipes include unusual ingredients - Stinging Nettle Pesto with Ravioli, Corn Bread with Red Clover Blossoms, Hot Chocolate Mousse with Marshmallow Root Fluff. Others have ingredients that are quite common - Pineapple Raisin Oat Bran Muffin, Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Olive Oil, Avocado Shrimp Salad, Chicken Tacos. All have been taste-tested and confirmed to be delicious! If you are a new mom struggling with milk supply or if you just want to insure that your milk supply stays strong, try some of these recipes. Even if you aren't breastfeeding, the recipes in this cookbook are worth trying!
About the Author: Frank J. Nice has practiced as a Polish cook, consultant, lecturer, and author on medications and breastfeeding for over 40 years. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, a Masters Degree in Pharmacy Administration, and Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Public Administration. Dr. Nice holds Certification in Public Health Pharmacy and is registered as a pharmacist in Pennsylvania, Maine, Arizona, and Maryland. Dr. Nice has organized and participated in over three dozen medical missions to the country of Haiti. He retired from the US Public Health Service after 30 years of distinguished service as a Commissioned Officer and pharmacist. He continues to work full time as a pharmacist and grandfather to many grandchildren all over the country. Myung Hee Nice has practiced as a Korean cook for over 40 years. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in English literature and a Masters Degree in Information Technology. Myung provides at home support for Frank while he is in Haiti and feeds him while he is at home. She continues to work part time in the information technology field and full time as a grandmother to numerous grandchildren, present and to come.