Not up-to-date
Although accessible and easy to read, this book is unfortunately woefully behind on nutritional research. Recommendations such as to avoid fats are misguided and out of date. We need healthy fats, such as found in eggs, seeds such as flax and hemp and animal foods. Women who are pregnant have particularly high needs for the omega-3 essential fatty acids. Swinney's recommendations fall short in protein; getting adequate protein is one of the single most important and effective things a mother can do to avoid pre-eclampsia. It is unfortunate that Swinney's book is not up-to-date because it is clearly written and accessible. We would all benefit from a revision to the book that is based on the latest research.
Easy-to-Read and Informative Book!
This book is very easy to read and informative. It covers a wide-range of topics, including special dietary needs, frequently asked questions about general pregnancy and breastfeeding, and bodily changes. I would definitely recommend this book, although I wonder about some nutrient recommendations. At points, it appears an excessive amount of nutrients required daily... but I don't know for sure.
Great book, worth every penny.
I read this book while pregnant with my first child and found it to be of great help. There are three main advantages this book has over many others. First, the content. It's accurate and well researched information of nutrition catered specifically to pregnant women. Also the information was written in a concise manner, so you read what really is relevant. Second, the choice of words. It is written in "English", it doesn't confuse you with a lot of high tech nutritional concepts. And third, the format. It has a simple format, easy to read, easy to come back to as reference, easy to enjoy. It's an easy to read book, and the recipes are amazing. Don't miss out.
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