Eat Well, Lose Weight, While Breastfeeding: The Complete Nutrition Book for Nursing Mothers
The new mom’s most trusted resource–now revised and updated to include the latest in nutrition and dietary concerns\ This hands-on guide provides mothers with expert advice on losing weight and eating well, so you can feel good about your decision to nurse. Registered dietitian, professional nutritionist, and mother of two Eileen Behan shows you how to shed pounds safely and naturally while nourishing a happy, healthy baby. Learn what and how much to eat, what foods to avoid, the best...
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The new mom’s most trusted resource–now revised and updated to include the latest in nutrition and dietary concernsThis hands-on guide provides mothers with expert advice on losing weight and eating well, so you can feel good about your decision to nurse. Registered dietitian, professional nutritionist, and mother of two Eileen Behan shows you how to shed pounds safely and naturally while nourishing a happy, healthy baby. Learn what and how much to eat, what foods to avoid, the best exercises, plus ways to keep the pounds off after you stop breastfeeding. Get the latest on:• vitamin and mineral recommendations from the frontlines of nutrition research• the Glycemic Index–what it is and what it means to breastfeeding women • fish safety–what you need to know about toxin levels to protect you and your baby• low-carb diets–good or bad for breastfeeding moms?• calcium–does it speed up weight loss?• whole grains–the best ways to integrate this ultimate energy food into your diet• nuts–high-protein food or fattening snack?• childhood obesity–how to prevent harmful eating habits, from breastfeeding through toddler years• sugar substitutes–which ones are best?PLUS–All new crock-pot recipes, more Web-based resources, and a breakthrough eating plan that allows mothers to eat well, lose weight naturally, and have a happy nursing experience.
Introduction xiiiThe Right Decision 3They Are What You Eat 14What Every Mother Needs to Know About Nutrition While Breastfeeding 22Putting It All Together-A Menu for Mothering 48The Nature of Mothers' Diets 58A Natural Diet for Mothers 74Exercise-It's Worth It 116No, No, Not Now-Keeping Breast Milk Safe for Your Baby 132Special Problems-Specific Answers 148Eat Well, Feel Well 176Questions, Answers, and Problem Solving 212What's Next? 223Resources 239References 243Index 253
