Additional Info
Go With The Flow lactation hot chocolate is specially designed to support new mums on their breastfeeding journey.
Whilst this time with your baby is amazing - it can also be hard. A cup of this luxurious hot chocolate, can give you a moment of self care and a vitamin rich boost when you need it most.
Containing - 41% Ghanaian Cacao, Coconut Sugar, Salt, Brewer's Yeast, Coconut Milk Powder.
Milk's Up breastfeeding tea is a herbal blend designed to naturally support mothers while nursing.
Specially blended with - fennel, nettle, fenugreek seeds, lemon verbena and aniseed. All of which have been used for millennia to support lactation, but they also taste delicious.
Fennel and fenugreek have the strongest links to increasing milk supply in research, and fenugreek is also linked to having immunity boosting benefits.
Go With The Flow
Cacao (41%) - full of antioxidants and is a natural immunity booster. Rich in healthy fats and anti-oxidants.
A great source of slow release energy, that is far gentler than coffee.
Cacao also contains serotonin and phenylethlamine, which can help with stress management and mood.
Coconut Sugar - contains a small amount of inulin, a type of soluble fiber that can make post-meal blood sugar spikes less likely.
Brewer's Yeast - traditionally used to support lactation and breastfeeding mothers.
Coconut Milk Powder - can help to restore electrolytes lost during breastfeeding.
MIlk's Up
Fenugreek: Linked in small scale studies to increasing the volume of milk supply and the fat content of breast milk in lactating mothers
Fennel: research has shown that fennel can help to support a healthy milk supply
Aniseed: Used for millennia as a natural support to milk supply. It is also a source of iron, magnesium, potassium and calcium
Nettle: Anecdotal evidence for hundreds of years suggests that nettle can support milk supply, and help to naturally boost your immune system
So you can hydrate with added benefits.
INGREDIENTS
Cocoa (41%), Coconut Sugar, Salt, Brewer's Yeast (10%), Coconut Milk Powder.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Energy (per 100g/20g) 408Kcal/82Kcal
Fat 14g/2.8g
of which Saturates 10.0g/2.0g
Carbohydrate 50g/10g
of which Sugars 34g/6.8g
Fibre 12g/2.3g
Protein 13g/2.6g
Salt 0.5g/0.10g
Go WIth The Flow - FAQ's
Can I drink Go With The Flow whilst pregnant?
It is not recommended to take brewer's yeast while pregnant, as not enough research has been done to record its impact on pregnancy.
Is this hot chocolate gluten free?
And Breathe contains gluten because of the brewers yeast in the blend.
Is Go With the Flow suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Can it be made as a chilled drink?
Yes, our blend has been designed to be enjoyed both hot and cold. Simply add 4 teaspoons to your milk of choice (we would recommend oat to increase the natural galactagogues) and ice, and whizz up in a blender, for a delicious chocolate milkshake.
Milk's Up - FAQ's
How many cups should I have a day?
We recommend having up to 3-4 cups a day. Combine this with pumping to establish your milk supply. NHS guidelines recommend a maximum 4 cups of any one herbal tea a day. *The impact of natural herbs will vary person to person.
Why are these herbs used to support my milk flow?
Fenugreek, fennel, aniseed, and even oats, are all galactagogues, which have all been used historically to support breastfeeding. No one 100% knows why, but lab studies link an active component - diosgenin, to help breastfeeding.
What is the research behind the blend?
Whilst there is extremely limited standardised and empirical evidence into the efficacy of herbs in helping lactation and milk supply, some key herbs have been used for centuries to assist women who are struggling, especially in India and the Middle East. Fennel and Fenugreek in particular have been used by breastfeeding women for hundreds of years to increase milk supply. The seeds contain phytoestogens which mimic your female hormone, oestrogen. Nettle and anise have also been linked to helping breast milk, but the research is more limited here. Read a more in depth summary of research here.
