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As a vegetarian or vegan woman you already know how important it is to maintain a balanced diet. But being pregnant too can make it seem even harder to eat and drink in a way that will keep you healthy, your baby safe and provide the ideal fuel for growth and development.
What to Eat When You're Pregnant and Vegetarian is your no-nonsense companion. This handy, compact book is the definitive healthy-eating guide for vegetarians and vegans who are expecting and provides expert guidance on what foods are safe and what you should steer clear of. You'll find:
· The complete guide to vegetarian-safe food and drink - the ultimate, handy, quick reference
· Checklists on preparing for pregnancy and pre-conception advice
· Guidelines on alcohol and caffeine
· Tips on how to handle morning sickness
· Advice on how to get enough nutrients, including protein, omega 3s and iron
· How to achieve a healthy weight gain and how to lose it sensibly afterwards
· The most up-to-date advice on what foods affect a baby's development, allergy-proofing your baby and what you should and shouldn't eat while breastfeeding
Renowned nutritionist and vegetarian pregnancy specialist Dr Rana Conway provides all the facts and everything you need to know to give your baby the very best start in life.
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About the author
Acknowledgements
- How to have a healthy vegetarian pregnancy
- Preparing for pregnancy
- Planning a healthy diet
- A healthy weight gain for pregnancy
- Foods and drinks to avoid and those you don’t need to
- Getting enough iron and avoiding anaemia
- Other essential vitamins and minerals
- Omega 3 fatty acids – what’s all the fuss about?
- Should I take supplements?
- Common complaints and how to deal with them
- Breastfeeding – the best diet for you and your baby
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Rana Conway is a registered public health nutritionist, specialising in healthy eating for pregnancy, infants and young children. She has a PhD for her research into the diets of pregnant women and regularly lectures on diet and nutrition to medical students, midwives and trainee dieticians. Rana is currently the nutrition expert for Practical Parenting magazine and writes for the National Childbirth Trust.
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As a vegetarian or vegan you already know how important it is to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. But being pregnant aswell can make it seem even harder to eat and drink in a way that will keep you healthy, your baby safe and provide the ideal fuel for growth and development.
What to Eat When You’re Pregnant and Vegetarian is your no-nonsense companion. This handy, compact book is the definitive healthy-eating guide for vegetarians and vegans who are expecting and provides expert guidance on what foods are safe and what you should steer clear of.
