{"product_id":"real-food-for-pregnancy-the-science-and-wisdom-of-optimal-prenatal-nutrition","title":"Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePrenatal nutrition can be confusing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lot of the advice you’ve been given about what to eat in pregnancy (or what not to eat) is well-meaning, but frankly outdated or not evidence-based.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eReal Food for Pregnancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you’ll get clear answers on what to eat and why—supported by a comprehensive review of the scientific literature. This book cites \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eover 930 scientific studies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and has become a course textbook in midwifery and nutrition programs, with research that has influenced maternal nutrition guidance internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor and prenatal nutrition specialist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLily Nichols, RDN, CDE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, takes a deep look at the science and uncovers a wide gap between conventional prenatal nutrition recommendations and the foods required for optimal health in pregnancy and for your baby’s development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eKey nutrients for your baby’s development are found in many of the foods conventional prenatal nutrition guidelines tell you to limit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In other words, if you strictly follow that advice, you may end up eating a nutrient-deficient diet instead of a nutrient-dense one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing on a comprehensive review of the scientific literature and her decades of clinical experience as a prenatal dietitian, Nichols explains which nutrients truly matter during pregnancy and which real foods provide them best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut this book doesn’t just cover the science. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eReal Food for Pregnancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also includes pregnancy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003emeal plans and recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help you put these real food principles into practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eReal Food for Pregnancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as your guide, you’ll feel confident choosing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ewhat to eat when pregnant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to have a smooth, healthy pregnancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eInside, you’ll learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to optimize your pregnancy diet to support your baby’s development and long-term health as well as reduce your risk of pregnancy complications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere conventional prenatal nutrition advice falls short—and what the research actually shows for optimal macronutrient and micronutrient intake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrient-dense foods to prioritize during pregnancy (and which foods to limit or avoid)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvidence-based nutrition strategies for common pregnancy symptoms like nausea, heartburn, constipation, high blood pressure, and blood sugar imbalance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA research-based look at gestational diabetes, including testing methods and real-food management strategies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey lab tests, supplements, and proactive steps to support a healthy pregnancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuidance on safe prenatal exercise, stress and mental health during pregnancy, and reducing exposure to common environmental toxins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition for the 4th trimester to support postpartum recovery and breastfeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to put the information into action with practical meal plans and simple real food recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePregnancy is full of unknowns, but prenatal nutrition can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003estack the deck in your favor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a healthier pregnancy, smoother postpartum recovery, and an easier transition into motherhood. What you eat during these 9 months matters not only for you, but your baby's lifelong health as well. This book gives you the knowledge—and research—to make those choices with confidence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"a-divider-normal bucketDivider\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"detailBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-nostyle a-vertical a-spacing-none detail-bullet-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLily Nichols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFebruary 21, 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePrint length ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e346 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0986295043\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e978-0986295041\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.28 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDimensions ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 x 0.78 x 9 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"thebookstella.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50578587451650,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/9856\/6914\/files\/RealFoodforPregnancyTheScienceandWisdomofOptimalPrenatalNutrition.jpg?v=1790947941","url":"https:\/\/thebookstella.com\/products\/real-food-for-pregnancy-the-science-and-wisdom-of-optimal-prenatal-nutrition","provider":"thebookstella.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}