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Leslie Becks Nutrition Guide To a Healthy Pregnancy

What To Eat Before During And After Your Pregnancy

by (author) Leslie Beck

Publisher
Penguin Group Canada
Initial publish date
Apr 2004
Category
Pregnancy & Childbirth, General, Women's Health
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780670043941
    Publish Date
    Apr 2004
    List Price
    $29
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780143016328
    Publish Date
    Apr 2004
    List Price
    $30.00

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Description

Leslie Beck's Nutrition Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy is a must-read if you are contemplating pregnancy, are already expecting, or are a new mother. You'll find plenty of practical advice that translates the most up-to-date research into healthy eating strategies. Whether your eating habits need a tune-up or a complete overhaul, Leslie provides all the information you need, including:

  • a nutrition plan and pre-pregnancy checklist for your 'training trimester' that will help you fine-tune your diet, build up your nutrient stores, and shape up your body
  • a total nutrition strategy for pregnancy that includes a 14-day meal plan and over 75 fast and easy recipes developed and Tested Till Perfect by The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
  • essential facts on what's happening to you and your baby during each trimester
  • strategies for managing pregnancy discomforts and disorders
  • a safe exercise program for pregnancy
  • an after-pregnancy nutrition plan for moms and babies who breastfeed
  • a nutrition plan for formula-fed babies
  • guidance on introducing your baby to solid foods
  • nutrition strategies for getting your figure back

About the author

Leslie Beck, RD, a registered dietician, is a leading Canadian nutritionist and the bestselling author of eleven nutrition books. She is the national director of nutrition at Body Science Centers.

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