Summary This video highlights the importance of a balanced diet for breastfeeding mothers to ensure infants receive essential nutrients through breast milk. It outlines four key food categories, including grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and healthy fats, that should be included in daily meals. Furthermore, it advises that breastfeeding mothers should increase their overall food consumption by 25% compared to their regular diet. This nutritional guidance is provided by the Ministry of Women & Child Development to support maternal and child health. Video Transcript The baby receives all nutrients from mother's milk, which is why the diet of a breastfeeding mother should consist of appropriate amounts of food from the four food categories. Category 1: Grains like wheat, rice, millets, ragi, etc., and lentils. Category 2: Vegetables and fruits. Category 3: Milk and dairy products. Category 4: Edible oils, nuts and oilseeds, jaggery and sugar. The breastfeeding mother should increase her food intake to 25% more than her normal diet.