Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition

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Fact sheet for health professionals: Calcium. National Institutes of Health. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-HealthProfessional/. Accessed Jan. 19, 2022. However, this is not a book that I could in good conscience recommend to the average reader, and certainly not to pregnant friends, colleagues, or clients. The advice in this book is simply impractical for most of the clients I serve, and for most people I know. We live in a large metropolitan area, and while there is certainly access to farm fresh and organic food, because of the high cost of living in this area most of my clients -- and particularly those members of our underserved communities -- are unable to afford this diet on a regular basis. Fact sheet for health professionals: Folate. National Institutes of Health. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Folate-HealthProfessional/. Accessed Jan. 19, 2022. Nutrient-dense foods to “build a healthy baby” and which foods to avoid (including the latest evidence on fish and mercury, food safety and deli meat, etc.)

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You want to do everything within your control to minimize your chances of requiring insulin or medicationYou and your baby need calcium for strong bones and teeth. Calcium also supports healthy functioning of the circulatory, muscular and nervous systems. Real Food for Pregnancy is a must read for all pregnant and soon-to-be pregnant women. Lily has combined age-old wisdom with relevant, contemporary research to empower women to have healthier pregnancies and babies through real, clean eating. Lily has redefined what healthy prenatal nutrition is that will benefit women and babies for generations to come. Parijat Deshpande, MS, High-Risk Pregnancy Expert Fact sheet for health professionals: Vitamin D. National Institutes of Health. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/. Accessed Jan. 19, 2022. You’ve been diagnosed with gestational diabetes; you want direction and reassurance in simple language (or you’re a healthcare provider seeing clients with gestational diabetes)

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Good sources: Fortified cereals are great sources of folic acid. Dark green, leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, and dried beans, peas and lentils are good sources of naturally occurring folate. Food Additionally, the information in this book will just be completely inaccessible for so many. If you can't afford a diet of organic, local produce, and free range, grass fed meat and dairy, with a ton of pasture raised organic eggs, this book might just make you feel bad and not do much more. Further, a lot of the writing made me feel like my entire purpose in life is just to be a vessel to grow babies - where's the chapter on what if I want an occasional piece of cake? Instead, you are encouraged to frame everything you eat as will this grow a healthy baby?Her real-food approach to nutrition is refreshing and sound. There are no fad restrictions here, just good solid reminders of the nutrition your body needs and how to get it from the food God gave us. I absolutely loved this book! I am not pregnant yet, but since I'm starting my IVF journey next month, I thought I would get a head start in nourishing my body! In regards to collagen/gelatin, do you recommend a gelatin supplement or should a person just aim to obtain that from the bones/skin/connective tissues of properly raised meats? I have seen the Great Lakes brand but just didn’t know much about it. How much you need: 400 micrograms (mcg) a day of folate or folic acid before conception and 600 to 1,000 micrograms of folate or folic acid a day throughout pregnancy

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This all-encompassing prenatal nutrition book based on scientific research teaches how to adopt a real-food approach when it comes to eating, ultimately setting up for a healthier pregnancy, a smoother recovery from birth, and an easier transition into motherhood. Lily Nichols has written a must-read for any woman or health professional interested in prenatal nutrition. During my first pregnancy I felt like I spent hours upon hours trying to research all of the information that is summed up beautifully in Real Food for Pregnancy. Lily questions conventional wisdom and offers new and practical, science-based recommendations to support optimal health for both mom and baby. I hope this book will inspire change in current prenatal nutrition guidelines. Real Food for Pregnancy is the most important innovation I have seen in pregnancy healthcare in the seventeen years I have worked with expecting and new families. I am glad I read it for the information and insight provided, but I would never recommend this book to a client or friend. And although the book is extensively cited, some of the research cited is not of high enough quality to translate into clinical recommendations. Number of references doesn't matter, quality does. I think there is useful information to glean from the studies but she presents fearful messages in a matter of fact way that just isn't true.As a dietitian who specializes in women’s health, Real Food for Pregnancy will be an invaluable resource for me and my clients for years to come. Lily has bravely called out where we have gone wrong with prenatal nutrition and artfully combines modern science with traditional wisdom in a must-read for anyone who is pregnant or planning to have a baby. She managed to cover everything I’d personally want to see in an effective prenatal text from genetics, to nutrient bioavailability, to misconceptions, and much more. Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD I'm a bit torn on a point other reviewers have already mentioned, that is, Nichols often states which risk factors are increased due to various nutrient deficiencies but doesn't attach any percentage to the increase. I would love to know, as it could assauge my fears, but including this information would make it read even more like a textbook than it already does.

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This can be you! Real Food for Gestational Diabetesoffers an alternative to the conventional nutrition approach that embraces nutrient-dense and delicious foods that nourish you and baby without causing high blood sugar. This amazing book is long overdue. As a midwife, I am relieved to finally be able to recommend a one-stop resource for proactive nutritional guidance. It’s reader-friendly and well-organized with loads of information, but at the same time not overwhelming. The information is based on solid research but also from the experience of a professional with a long history of success working with expectant and postpartum mothers. Lily Nichols’ common sense approach is both accessible and effective. Real Food for Pregnancy is great for expecting parents and professionals alike, who wish to get up-to-date on the best ways to minimize complications and use nutrition for the best pregnancy outcomes. Elke Saunders, CPM Real Food for Pregnancy lays out the evidence—930 citations and counting—on the benefits of real food, why certain foods are essential (and others are detrimental), and countless lifestyle tweaks you can make to have a smooth, healthy pregnancy. These same choices ensure that your baby receives all the nutrients needed for optimal development. Landon MB, et al., eds. Nutrition during pregnancy. In: Gabbe's Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies. 8th ed. Elsevier; 2021. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Jan. 19, 2022.Why a vegetarian or vegan diet may not the be the best idea during pregnancy (and what nutrients/supplements to consider if you choose a vegetarian diet). I’m a fan of Great Lakes grass-fed beef gelatin and collagen. Those are great additions, especially if you do not like, or eat much, slow cooked meat or bone broth. Loved! I recommend this book for every woman who is pregnant of thinking of becoming pregnant. Read it as early as possible. The most valuable and up to date book on nutrition. Really informed many good behaviors for my nutrition and makes me feel much better about the prenatal I selected based on her recommendations. Real Food for Pregnancy, is a comprehensive book that covers everything a woman needs to know and do, to bear healthy children, to thrive during pregnancy and to recover fast and strong after birth. Lily Nichols, did an excellent job at covering food, exercise, supplements, mindfulness, environment and other factors pertinent to a healthy pregnancy. Mihaela A. Telecan, DVM, MS, RD, CDE Specifically, regarding liver, I’m going to try incorporating it into my diet, and plan to try out your recipe for liver pate. Would the dairy (and thus calcium) in the recipe hinder absorption of the iron from the liver? My iron is low so I need to be focusing on that right now.