Eating for Pregnancy: An Essential Guide to Nutrition with Recipes for the Whole Family
by Catherine Jones
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Book Reviews of Eating for Pregnancy: An Essential Guide to Nutrition with Recipes for the Whole Family
Book Review: BEST COOKBOOK EVER - could only be better if it was twice as long!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not pregnant, and neither is anyone in my family, but this is simply the BEST cookbook I've ever purchased.
My husband and I are living with my fifty year old parents and my teenage sisters, and I am the only one in the family who likes to eat healthy. I've been cooking healthy recipes from other cookbooks, only to get grumpy looks and half-eaten portions from my family members. Along comes "Eating for Pregnancy." We have tried six of the main-course meals, and my family has liked EVERY ONE of them. That NEVER happens in our house! (People all liking the same meal, let alone a Healthy one!)
The best part is that each recipe contains a fresh-from-scratch version (each takes about 1 hour to prepare), tips for using prepared foods to make a "quicker" version, and complete meal ideas for sides etc.
I'll can't wait to finish trying the rest of the recipes!
Book Review: This is a great book! Worth the purchase
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book because of the reviews I read. It really is a good cookbook. There are plenty of recipes that are easy and quick. It will let you know which ones you can do in a day or if you need to start them the day before. I also really like that it tells you the nutrion count for each serving. Important for the preggies that have to really count the protein. There's a good vegetarian section. When your child is older it tells you certain ways to modify it for your child. This is just a great book all the way. My husband loves the meals that come from it. We'll be using this for a long time. Book Review: If you only buy one, this is it!
Summary: 5 Stars
This recipe book is wonderful. It is full of recipes that are easy to do, and it doesn't require a lot of exotic products, though it does have some very creative dishes. One of the best things about this book is that it explains what each recipe contains that's good for the baby and you. The introduction explains what you need and why, and the recipes not only tell you what requirements that meal meets but also what to add to make it a "complete meal." The vegetarian section is great, regardless of whether you are one or not, and the dessert section helps you feel less guilty about those sweets cravings! The book has recipes anyone in your family would like, and my husband has been quite happy with everything I've made so far. If you're cooking for kids, there are ideas about how to encourage your kids to eat these recipes (though there are many kid-friendly recipe, so I don't think you'd have problems getting your kids to enjoy the book, too). The tips and charts sprinkled throughout are helpful: some examples of the charts are "healthy bagel toppings" and "smart choice frozen foods." As you can see, the book also recognizes that you will eat other things not in this book, and it helps you make wise choices about those food options, too! Also, most recipes have suggestions how to adjust them accordingly if you're diabetic or need to enrich your calcium intake, etc. I particularly recommend the three-bean vegetarian chili and the banana muffins with walnuts and wheat germ (I omit the nuts for allergy reasons)--yum!
As its title suggests, in many ways this cookbook is far more than a cookbook: it really is a "guide to nutrition" concerning "eating for pregnancy." I highly recommend this book.
Book Review: Trully is Essential, Well Worth The Purchase
Summary: 5 Stars
When this book arrived two months ago I was eager to test the quality (taste) of the receipes it contained. I wanted to incorporate more Omega-3 into my diet so the first receipe I tryed was the "Tilapia Mediterranean-Style". As a complete meal idea I placed the tilapia and sauce over a bed of couscous cooked in low sodium organic chicken broth. I loved it, even my husband loved it and he hates tilapia! After that I was compelled to find another success. Another hit I found was the "Homemade Guacamole" receipe with the"Beef Fajita" dish. This book not only provides wonderful health freindly meals for Breakfast, Snacks, Lunches, Main Courses, & Desserts but it houses a wealth of detailed facts on food safety and nutrition. There's even a Vegetarian section any Omnivore would love. Each receipe determines the specific nutrional benifits it provides to you and your baby. Also each receipe contains approximate nutritional information e.g. calories & fat, meal variations for specific diets such as diabetics, complete meal ideas (side dishes and such), storage tips, advanced preparation, & timesaving tips. Before each section of receipes a pantry list is provided to help organize your shopping list. I've only read and used about 1/16 of what this book has to offer and even now I'm completely satisfied. This book is sure to be of regular use even after I give birth. Book Review: Wonderful Recipes!
Summary: 5 Stars
I absolutely love this Cookbook / Nutrition Guide. My husband and I are planning a pregnancy and I have decided to start making "healthier" nutrition choices. I was a bit skeptical at first but after trying a few of the recipes, I was hooked. These recipes do not compromise on full flavor! The "pearls of wisdom" information is so helpful too. I will be enjoying this book for many, many years. By the way - the "apple blueberry granola crisp" is my -now and probably forever- favorite dessert.
I'm really hoping the authors will collaborate and publish another cookbook.