Top Postpartum Foods for Recovery Protein-Packed: beef, chicken, fish (salmon, tuna), lentils, beans, and Greek yogurt to aid tissue repair. Nutrient-Dense Snacks: Energy bites (oats, flaxseed, chia seeds), nuts, seeds, hummus, and berries. Easy-to-Digest Meals: Soups, stews, bone broth, slow-cooked oatmeal, and roasted vegetables. Iron-Rich Foods: Leafy greens, red meat, and lentils to combat fatigue. Restrictions: Please no Pork