In fact, every woman wants to eat her best. But the truth is that eating well can be challenging during the best of times. During pregnancy it is aggravated with curve balls such as nausea, cravings, or life. Therefore, before you ruin your healthful intentions, check out The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook, which offers a compromise by providing 100 recipes that meet every mothers needs by adapting them to her moods.
Are you feeling nauseous? Turn Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins into a lemony-soup. Craving comfort foods? Modify Asian Cabbage Salad into a traditional but healthy treat. Ready to shed your baby pounds? Transform Fettucine with Mushrooms and Slow-Roasted Tomatoes into a beautiful salad. Feeling good today? Try some Broiled Salmon with Caramelized Fennel and Sweet Onion paired with Crisp Roasted Sweet Potatoes.
And the Lemon Cookies and Devilicious Cupcakes are great for any mood. Indeed, easily customizable recipes also mean that mom-to-be and her family can sit down and enjoy the same meal, no matter how she is feeling. With helpful tips and options that minimize prep time, The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook is a must-have for any expectant, new or not-so-new mother, who needs a flexible solution for preparing delicious, healthful, meals.
Actually, Karen Gurwitz, founder of Mothers & Menus, Inc, and a busy mom of three knows how hard it can be to find time to take care of yourself. In The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook, she encourages you to tune in to your body's needs and give yourself permission to honor your cravings. Her voice and the cookbook are a great accompaniment to your journey of motherhood, whether you are in the early stages, or have been on it for quite some time.
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Friday, May 29, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Healthy Pregnancy Tips - Supplements To Avoid
Prenatal vitamins are an important source of folate and other vital nutrients during pregnancy. And many women, with the popularity of herbal medicine, take other herbs during pregnancy. Some of these herbs they may have been taking before, for an existing condition. Others, they may take to help cope with some of the physical difficulties that go with pregnancy. The following supplements and food additives should be avoided during pregnancy to avoid potential problems with the health of the baby.
Quinine
Quinine is found in many drinks like tonic water, and these are popular as a result of their slightly bitter taste. But it was found that one woman who drunk more than 1 liter of tonic water a day whilst she was pregnant had a baby that was suffering withdrawal symptoms when he was born. It had nervous tremors within a day of being born, which disappeared two months later. It is recommends that pregnant women treat quinine drinks, no matter how small the amount of quinine in them, as a medicinal product, and avoid them as a precaution during pregnancy.
One of the more than 20 active constituents of ginseng was found by researchers to be a possible cause for concern for pregnant women. These researchers were measuring the effect of this active principle on fetal development in rats. And they found that, relating to the dose, rat embryonic development was affected. Higher doses meant a higher level of abnormalities, according to the markers of development their study used. Now, this study was one done on rat embryos, and so may not translate into similar effects on humans.
And they only studied the effects of one of ginseng's active constituents, which was a ginsenoside called Rb1. Ginseng actually has over 20 ginsenosides, and other studies have found that each have different actions. One of the difficulties with studying active constituents in herbal medicine is that the whole herbal extract may have a very different overall effect than a single constituent. This is because of the way active principles both work together and counteract each other.
These two aspects, the fact that the study was not done on humans, and does not measure the overall effect of the whole ginseng extract, mean that its results should be treated cautiously. As a safety precaution, at this time it is best to at least avoid ginseng supplements during the first trimester, as the authors of the study suggest, and probably for the whole of the pregnancy. But ginseng should certainly not be branded dangerous as a result of this research as it is only a very preliminary finding in the overall picture, and more points the way as to where further research needs to be done.
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba is another supplement that should be avoided while pregnant. Researchers at Wayne State University in Detroit found one of the constituents of ginkgo biloba in the placenta of a woman who had taken ginkgo supplements. This particular constituent, an alkaloid called colchicine, can be fatal in high doses, though medicinally, it has great anti-inflammatory effects. Other research has found that cochicine can harm a growing fetus. The potential problem with taking ginkgo supplements regularly while pregnant is that colchicine can build up in the womb, like caffeine when taken in excess of the recommended maximum amounts.
The researchers did stress that there was no link established in the study between ginkgo and complications in the pregnancy, the study only looked at levels of colchicine in the womb.
Quinine
Quinine is found in many drinks like tonic water, and these are popular as a result of their slightly bitter taste. But it was found that one woman who drunk more than 1 liter of tonic water a day whilst she was pregnant had a baby that was suffering withdrawal symptoms when he was born. It had nervous tremors within a day of being born, which disappeared two months later. It is recommends that pregnant women treat quinine drinks, no matter how small the amount of quinine in them, as a medicinal product, and avoid them as a precaution during pregnancy.
One of the more than 20 active constituents of ginseng was found by researchers to be a possible cause for concern for pregnant women. These researchers were measuring the effect of this active principle on fetal development in rats. And they found that, relating to the dose, rat embryonic development was affected. Higher doses meant a higher level of abnormalities, according to the markers of development their study used. Now, this study was one done on rat embryos, and so may not translate into similar effects on humans.
And they only studied the effects of one of ginseng's active constituents, which was a ginsenoside called Rb1. Ginseng actually has over 20 ginsenosides, and other studies have found that each have different actions. One of the difficulties with studying active constituents in herbal medicine is that the whole herbal extract may have a very different overall effect than a single constituent. This is because of the way active principles both work together and counteract each other.
These two aspects, the fact that the study was not done on humans, and does not measure the overall effect of the whole ginseng extract, mean that its results should be treated cautiously. As a safety precaution, at this time it is best to at least avoid ginseng supplements during the first trimester, as the authors of the study suggest, and probably for the whole of the pregnancy. But ginseng should certainly not be branded dangerous as a result of this research as it is only a very preliminary finding in the overall picture, and more points the way as to where further research needs to be done.
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba is another supplement that should be avoided while pregnant. Researchers at Wayne State University in Detroit found one of the constituents of ginkgo biloba in the placenta of a woman who had taken ginkgo supplements. This particular constituent, an alkaloid called colchicine, can be fatal in high doses, though medicinally, it has great anti-inflammatory effects. Other research has found that cochicine can harm a growing fetus. The potential problem with taking ginkgo supplements regularly while pregnant is that colchicine can build up in the womb, like caffeine when taken in excess of the recommended maximum amounts.
The researchers did stress that there was no link established in the study between ginkgo and complications in the pregnancy, the study only looked at levels of colchicine in the womb.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Eating Healthy During Pregnancy
Honestly, starting off any day with a well balance healthy diet is the best thing you should do for yourself and your new baby. All you have to do is to make just a few adjustments during your pregnancy and you should be alright.
Your First Trimester
However, if you find it very difficult to maintain a balanced diet during your first trimester, you can rest be assured that your not alone. Due to queasiness, some women will eat all of the time and gain a lot of weight in the process while most other women have trouble getting food down and subsequently lose weight. Preventing malnutrition and dehydration during pregnancy are your most important factors during first trimester.
Calories
Nevertheless, when you are pregnant, you need to consume close to 300 calories more than usual every day. The best way to go about doing this is to listen to your body when you are hungry. You should try to eat as many foods as possible from the bottom of the food pyramid. If you gain weight too slow, try eating small meals and slightly increase the fat in your diet. You should always eat when you are hungry, as you are now eating for 2 instead of one.
Calcium
Moreover, by the second trimester, all you need is around 1,500 milligrams of calcium each day for your bones and your baby', which is more than a quart of milk. Calcium is something that is missing from many diets. Make sure to drink milk always. Other great sources for calcium include dairy products, calcium fortified juices, and even calcium tablets.
Fiber
In fact, fiber helps prevent constipation, which is a common pregnancy problem with most women. You can find fiber in whole grains, fruits, and even vegetables. Fiber supplements such as Metamucil and Citrucel are safe to take during pregnancy.
Protein
Unless you happen to be a strict vegetarian, your protein intake is not normally a problem for women who eat a healthy diet during pregnancy.
Iron
It is a well known fact, that a lot of women start their pregnancy off with a bit of iron deficiency. Good sources of iron include dark leafy green vegetables and meats. Iron supplements should be avoided, as they can cause internal symptoms such as cramping, constipation and even diarrhea.
Vitamins
Knowing how you get the majority of vitamins you need in your diet is very important and therefore you should make it a point of duty to discuss prenatal vitamin tips with your doctor. Folate is one of the most important and if you are getting enough of it, then you may be able to avoid vitamins all together. Just ask your doctor to make sure. Never walk into any drug store to buy vitamins without proper advice from your doctor. Remember, it is your life and that of your baby.
Pregnancy should actually be a time of joy and excitement. But most moms-to-be suffer from a great deal of anxiety and worry.
Your First Trimester
However, if you find it very difficult to maintain a balanced diet during your first trimester, you can rest be assured that your not alone. Due to queasiness, some women will eat all of the time and gain a lot of weight in the process while most other women have trouble getting food down and subsequently lose weight. Preventing malnutrition and dehydration during pregnancy are your most important factors during first trimester.
Calories
Nevertheless, when you are pregnant, you need to consume close to 300 calories more than usual every day. The best way to go about doing this is to listen to your body when you are hungry. You should try to eat as many foods as possible from the bottom of the food pyramid. If you gain weight too slow, try eating small meals and slightly increase the fat in your diet. You should always eat when you are hungry, as you are now eating for 2 instead of one.
Calcium
Moreover, by the second trimester, all you need is around 1,500 milligrams of calcium each day for your bones and your baby', which is more than a quart of milk. Calcium is something that is missing from many diets. Make sure to drink milk always. Other great sources for calcium include dairy products, calcium fortified juices, and even calcium tablets.
Fiber
In fact, fiber helps prevent constipation, which is a common pregnancy problem with most women. You can find fiber in whole grains, fruits, and even vegetables. Fiber supplements such as Metamucil and Citrucel are safe to take during pregnancy.
Protein
Unless you happen to be a strict vegetarian, your protein intake is not normally a problem for women who eat a healthy diet during pregnancy.
Iron
It is a well known fact, that a lot of women start their pregnancy off with a bit of iron deficiency. Good sources of iron include dark leafy green vegetables and meats. Iron supplements should be avoided, as they can cause internal symptoms such as cramping, constipation and even diarrhea.
Vitamins
Knowing how you get the majority of vitamins you need in your diet is very important and therefore you should make it a point of duty to discuss prenatal vitamin tips with your doctor. Folate is one of the most important and if you are getting enough of it, then you may be able to avoid vitamins all together. Just ask your doctor to make sure. Never walk into any drug store to buy vitamins without proper advice from your doctor. Remember, it is your life and that of your baby.
Pregnancy should actually be a time of joy and excitement. But most moms-to-be suffer from a great deal of anxiety and worry.
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Pregnancy should be a time of joy and excitement. But most moms-to-be suffer from a great deal of anxiety and worry.
Pregnancy should be a time of joy and excitement. But most moms-to-be suffer from a great deal of anxiety and worry.
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