| PART 1: Eating Well and Staying Fit Through Your Preganancy |
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Here are all the basics you need to know to create a smart eating plan that will serve you and your family well before and after pregnancy |
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Oh, baby! Now that you're eating for two, learn how to eat smart in order to give your baby the healthiest possible start in life |
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Weight Gain During Pregnancy |
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This is perhaps the issue that's of most concern to pregnant women |
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Learn how much you should gain-and how to keep the extra pounds under control |
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Managing Morning Sickness and Other Eating Problems |
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Almost all pregnant women will experience some level of pregnancy-related eating difficulties |
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These easy tricks can help soothe your stomach |
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Not all foods are good for you when you're pregnant, and you need to know which ones you should limit or avoid entirely |
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Vegetarianism During Pregnancy |
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Following a vegetarian diet can be healthy for both a soon-to-be mom and her baby |
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Follow these guidelines, however, to ensure you're getting all the important nutrients |
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Blood Sugar Problems During Pregnancy |
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Whether you're entering pregnancy with diabetes or were diagnosed with gestational diabetes, controlling your blood sugar is crucial to your unborn baby's health |
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You need to take extra precautions if you're following a special diet, whether it's for medical or religious reasons |
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Keeping Fit During Pregnancy |
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Exercise is important to your baby's health, and its a great way to keep excess pounds from sticking around after your baby is born |
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Eating Well After Baby Arrives |
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Healthy postpartum eating helps your body recover more quickly from pregnancy and aids in weight loss |
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Plus, get the scoop on fad diets |
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If you've decided to breastfeed, be sure you're eating properly in order to produce adequate milk for your new baby and feel fit and strong |
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Here's where to go to find more information about the many topics this book covers |
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| PART 2: Healthy Recipes for Before, During, and After Pregnancy |
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Healthy and Quick Recipes |
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Check here for a handy index to recipes that make healthy eating both simple and delicious for you and your whole family |
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Get the calcium you need each day with these recipes |
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They offer a good variety of high-calcium options beyond the traditional glass of milk |
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Women need more iron during pregnancy, so make sure you get enough with these many tasty dishes |
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If you normally eat a diet low in fiber, now is the time to make a change |
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These easy recipes will get you started |
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Don't feel like eating much? Try one of these nutritious mini meals |
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Instead of driving through a fast-food place to grab a bite to eat, try one of these recipes for foods-to-go |
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When time is short, it's tempting to head for the nearest restaurant, but these dishes give you a fast and healthy homemade alternative |
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The thought of a long kitchen cleanup keeps many people from cooking |
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These one-dish dinners are designed to keep the aftermath to a minimum |
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This section is meant to help you in those first weeks home with baby |
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Just make these meals toward the end of your pregnancy, freeze them, and they'll be ready when you need them |
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Are you longing for dessert but still want to eat healthy? |
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These treats are the perfect answer |
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| Healthy Eating Meal Plans |
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| Index |
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| Recipe Index |
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