Three group of foods - protein, vegetable and fruit - were predominantly reported by women as being suitable foods to consume. Pork was the most common protein reported, and chicken, fish and eggs were also popular. Buffalo meat was the protein least consumed. Commonly, buffalo meat is considered to be harmful because of the traditional that it is toxic and poisonous for postpartum women. There were three mail reasons for consuming there type of food : to assist breastmilk production , to aid postpartum recovery and for the baby's health. The mothers of women were most influential in relation to diet , with nurse and partners the second most influential.