Daina Kalnins Bücher

Expert nutritional advice and tasty recipes for a healthy pregnancy. Pregnancy is not a time for guesswork about nutrition. Expecting women have specific nutritional needs and will find it useful to have a sensible guide to this vital information. Better Food for Pregnancy is that guide. Written by experts on staff at the renowned Hospital for Sick Children, this book is comprehensive and authoritative. The first half of the book addresses: nutritional needs before conception and during each trimester how a mother's diet affects growth of the fetus healthy weight gains through each trimester nutritional supplements including vitamins, minerals, and herbs effects of particular foods, such as coffee, unpasteurized cheeses, and alcohol increased nutrient requirements needed during lactation The second half of the book features 125 recipes ideally suited to expectant mothers. Each recipe has a complete nutrient analysis plus there are handy meal plans and Snacks on the Go that help prevent nausea and vomiting. Every page of the nutrition section is packed with tips, sidebars, recommendations, and common-sense guidelines presented in easy-to-use tables and charts. Better Food for Pregnancy is an invaluable tool to help women make the best decisions during a critical time in their child's development.

Parents strive to provide the best diet for their children, especially during the crucial early years. However, many new parents lack nutritional expertise and may wonder if their babies and toddlers are receiving adequate nourishment. This comprehensive guide eliminates the guesswork in feeding young children from birth to 24 months and beyond. Created in collaboration with the renowned Hospital for Sick Children, it offers the latest expert advice on all aspects of feeding, including breast and bottle feeding, and the introduction of solid foods. The book is filled with practical tips, recommendations, and guidelines covering essential topics such as food safety, allergies, teething, digestive issues, vitamins and minerals, snacking, and the choice between homemade and commercially prepared foods. Additionally, it addresses feeding while traveling and vegetarian diets. Beyond nutritional guidance, the book features over 220 easy-to-prepare recipes categorized by meal and age range, each with a full nutrient analysis and tested for flavor appeal. Recipes include Baby's Fruit Smoothie, Lunchtime Pasta and Bean Casserole, and Fiesta Tomato Surprise. With 4 million babies born annually in North America, this resource combines essential nutritional information with quick recipes, making it invaluable for new parents seeking to simplify their lives.