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Full Belly

Good Eats for a Healthy Pregnancy

by Tara Mataraza Desmond
Shirley Fan
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For the Most Delicious — and Healthiest — Pregnancy Fuel!
As a trained chef, Tara Mataraza Desmond knows how to cook — and eat. But when she became pregnant, all bets were off, and seemingly all food was suspect. Deli meat, raw milk cheese, and alcohol were out, but what is in? Lists of "verboten" foods were easy to find, but healthful, doable meals that would appeal to a pregnant woman's finicky appetite and also feed her baby in the best way were not. Relying on prenatal vitamins didn't sound very satisfying for this ambitious cook, who is most at ease in front of the stove. So with registered dietitian Shirley Fan, Desmond put together delicious, healthy recipes with the baby bump in mind.
Sections include "What to Eat When You Don't Want to Eat," for that queasy and crucial first trimester, while the six chapters of recipes are accompanied by nutritional facts and bonus info to take you through all nine months (and beyond). An Iced Coffee Thickshake and a slice of Nectarine Pecan Baked Oatmeal can start the morning off right, while the Trail Mix Bars are perfect for a pick-me-up snack. Options like Cranberry Pistachio Salad with Chive Vinaigrette, Pork and Peanut Noodles, and Butternut RagÃ'agna (which does double-duty as a great freezer-friendly meal for after the baby arrives) fill out lunch and dinner. All of the recipes even benefit the post-pregnancy bod (and feed the rest of the family) by focusing on whole foods that deliver flavor without too much fat, sugar, and empty calories that make baby weight hard to shed. Full Belly is a cookbook designed to foster a healthy, happy pregnancy — but you'll be coming back to the delicious recipes long after baby arrives!

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    December 16, 2014

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780762455300

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780762455300
      • File size: 11492 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      April 15, 2015

      Desmond (Choosing Sides) and registered dietician Fan share ideas for eating during pregnancy. They focus on major nutrients and what to avoid and give a general orientation to the pregnancy experience, foodwise. Sprinkled throughout are "Belly to Belly" entries in which survey participants comment on coping skills for various conditions such as morning sickness, food cravings, and mindful eating. Many recipes are provided for breakfast, snacks, sweets, and easy meals. Yogurt muesli parfait with strawberry sauce, cherry lime fizzer, citrus ginger pops, and peaches and creamsicle smoothie (with silken tofu) are among the options. Issues on the safety of fish and the use of canned food are highlighted. Also discussed are such digestive troubles as constipation and heartburn. "Belly Bonus" tips offer more pointers, for example, that pregnant women should have about 70g of protein every day. Helpful charts break down the vitamins and minerals in each recipe and nutrition per serving is featured. VERDICT A solid source for pregnancy food ideas and valid advice for expecting women.--Barbara Kundanis, Longmont P.L., CO

      Copyright 2015 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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