I found this list (below) of foods to avoid on babyzone while breastfeeding. I don't avoid all of them, but avoiding some have helped my baby with her gas and constipation issues.
Caffeine
I try to drink after nursing so it's out of my system before next nursing
Chocolate
Same strategy as caffeine
Citrus fruits
When I eat cuties, she gets gassy, but when I drink orange juice, she seems to be ok
Broccoli/Cauliflower
I avoid broccoli, it gives her gas
Alcohol
Don't have time to drink
Spicy foods
I don't eat much spicy food, but the few times I ate it, didn't seem to bother her
Garlic
When I eat, doesn't seem to bother her
Peanuts
I haven't had peanuts since September of 2009, very afraid of food allergies for her
Wheat
When I eat, she doesn't seem to be bothered; she's been eating wheat puffs since she was 6 MO (9 MO now) and is fine
Dairy products
I can eat all dairy except for milk, makes her gassy; we tried giving her yogurt, but she
got a little rashy on the torso
Corn
I can eat, doesn't give her problems.
Shellfish
I haven't tried shellfish, afraid of allergies
Eggs
I can eat eggs, doesn't bother her; we haven't tried giving her egg yolk yet, maybe at 1 YO
Soy
I'm Asian, I eat soy, doesn't bother her; haven't tried giving her soy yet, but tofu is on the list
Fish
I can eat fish, doesn't bother her; I avoid fish with mercury, other bad stuff, etc.
Peppermint
I haven't tried, according to babyzone, it reduces milk supply
Parsley
Same as Peppermint
The babyzone website from which I got this list is here. They call out all of the reasons to avoid the items on this list.
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