2024 the best pregnancy books review

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Prenatal nutrition can be confusing. A lot of the advice you have been given about what to eat (or what not to eat) is well-meaning, but frankly, outdated or not evidenced-based. In Real Food for Pregnancy, you will get clear answers on what to eat and why, with research to back up every recommendation. Author and specialist in prenatal nutrition, Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE, has taken a long and hard look at the science and discovered a wide gap between current prenatal nutrition recommendations and what foods are required for optimal health in pregnancy and for your baby's development. There has never been a more comprehensive and well-referenced resource on prenatal nutrition. With Real Food for Pregnancy as your guide, you can be confident that your food and lifestyle choices support a smooth, healthy pregnancy.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lily Nichols (February 21, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 346 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0986295043
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0986295041
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.02 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.78 x 9 inches
Reviewer: Jk_Harper
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Life changing book - all pregnant mamas should read
Review: This should not only be required reading for all expecting mamas (and those trying to conceive) it should also be required reading for all midwives and doctors. The information she shares is better and more accurate/researched than everything else out there and unfortunately the standard guidance has not been updated to reflect the recent data she points to. Did you know that the conventional guidance on nutrition during pregnancy is based on studies almost solely done one MEN! This is wild and seems nonsensical really. Her guidance is clear, concise, and easy to follow. Through her work with so many mamas and especially mamas with gestational diabetes she has proved that a healthy real food diet can set you up for a healthy pregnancy (avoiding many of the common complications like gestational diabetes and high blood pressure) and best of all a healthy baby for their whole lives. How amazing is that?! The research on how diet deficiencies can impact a child years into their life or their whole life is just so eye opening. While it might overwhelm or stress some people out to learn some of this information, I think it’s incredible to know we can give this gift to our children by eating foods that will nourish them for a lifetime. Also she shares the information in a way that is nonjudgmental and kind. I’m so grateful for Lily for getting this information out there and am telling everyone I know to read this (or one of her other books, either for general fertility or those with gestational diabetes).

Reviewer: Bree
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very helpful!
Review: As someone who isn’t super informed on nutrition and why our bodies need what they need, this book was a lot of great information. I knew a chunk of it, but most of it was very informative since it focuses specifically on what you need during your pregnancy and specifically points out misconceptions. I don’t understand why some reviews said that the author was focusing on expensive organic food, or that they suggested it was written in a condescending tone. The book reads like you’re talking to a friend, it blatantly says that anything closer to naturally made is better for you but life isn’t a perfect world so do what you can, and it backed everything up with scientific research and studies. It was clear, it was nicely organized, and it wasn’t scary to read - people saying it is scary to read are just scared because the author pointed out the realities, which is that certain developmental issues or health concerns occur when too much or too little of a nutrient is present during pregnancy. Don’t blame the messenger for informing you instead of refraining from mentioning it. I like the book so far. It’s very informative. It’s like the top rated recommended book for pregnancy nutrition. Definitely worth the read.

Reviewer: Faress
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Researched, cited, easy to read and comprehensive
Review: I wanted to wait until I read the whole book but I just couldn’t! I’m halfway through in just a couple of days and have found “Real food for pregnancy” so easy to read and brimming with useful, practical information. I love how Lily gives cited sources in her recommendations and compares it to what’s “generally accepted advice” and how the general guidelines for pregnant women are typically not well founded. I also love that it not only covers nutrition from food, but has a lot of well researched information on prenatal vitamins, supplements, exercise, the list goes on! Although I genuinely try to eat “healthy” I’m not going to wait until I’m pregnant to make some changes as suggested in this book. For example, I use Sweet N Low in my morning coffee. Did I know fake sugar provides no useful nutrition, yes. Did I know it can have a negative effect on the bacteria in my gut and “may impact a child’s propensity for obesity later in life” ?! Sadly, I didn’t. So many small changes can be made given the education found in this book. You will not regret buying this book. Do not wait until you are pregnant. Educate yourself now.

Reviewer: Kari crandell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Helpful and informative
Review: I thought I went into this book knowing about nutrition- and I still learned SO much. Super helpful and informative in how to get your best nutrition needs in pregnancy, and I feel like it helped me understand nutrition beyond pregnancy as well! The meal plans were great and I am eating better than ever. I’ve always been a picky eater and this helped open my eyes to all the nutrients I’ve been missing that me and my baby needs

Reviewer: Jennifer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: My Go-To Guide for a Healthy Pregnancy and Postpartum
Review: I referred to Real Food for Pregnancy as my bible throughout my pregnancy, and it’s the top book recommendation I give to anyone expecting. The evidence-based research inspired me to expand beyond my usual healthy diet and I truly believe the insights in this book played a key role in having a healthy and enjoyable pregnancy. The postpartum guidance was also a standout section. Beyond the book, I’ve gained so much from Lily’s online webinars. She’s a wealth of knowledge, and I’ve learned countless essential nutrition tips from all of her work.

Reviewer: Jess Valadez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Es una guía completa sobre alimentación saludable para el embarazo. Esta increíble!

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Lily’s book has been such a powerful tool for pregnancy and postpartum. I trust her perspective which comes very a highly researched and referenced background. She has practical advice in language that’s easy to understand but always based in scientific research and I so appreciate the work she has done for women. There is not enough focus on women’s health and Lily is doing her part to change that and educate us all!

Reviewer: lola sammartino
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This has been my pregnancy bible. I have been into nutrition for long time, and this book just makes sense! Don't look any further, this is it. Thank you soo much Lily

Reviewer: Anna
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Well written and researched. Has to be taken with a pinch of salt, however, if outside of America, as some things (practices, statistics, etc.) do not apply.

Reviewer: isabelaston
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: While the author undoubtedly spent a lot of time and efforts into doing (and selecting) the (often low-quality) research for this book, PLEASE don't read it if you have or have suffered from an ED in your life. It is littered with vague, judgemental terminology on nutrients, and is very triggering (shouldn't a professional working with female nutrition acquire some understanding of how to talk about nutrition in a respectful and non-triggering way?). It is also a nerve-wracking read and encourages a number of adjustments that vast swathes of the population simply cannot afford. The underlying message seems to be, if you don't make these adjustments, you are ultimately a bad mother. The author is also obviously very biased: hell-bent on portraying carbs as some sort of poison and animal-based protein as the cure to all evils. Bacon and sausages are listed among the top sources of protein, above any plant-based protein. The WHO clearly identifies the overconsumption of red, cured and ultra-processed meat as a lead cause of some cancers and cardiovascular diseases: Western populations DO NOT need to be encouraged to eat more of them than they already do, pregnant or not (and no, I am not a vegetarian).I don't think any of the health benefits resulting from the advice in this book are enough to counterbalance the floods of cortisol reading it sends soaring through your system. Do yourself a favour and invest the money in a nice meal.