Breastfeeding nutrition tips • Take 3-4 litres of water daily. You can also take it in the form of buttermilk, juices, and more. • Include meat, eggs, and fish in your diet. If you are a vegetarian, take oats, green leafy vegetables, jeera, garlic, pulses, milk, milk products, and more. Watch Ms. Damini of Kauvery Hospital, one of the best dieticians in Tirunelveli talk about foods that help in breast milk production.