Download or read book What to Eat when You're Pregnant and Vegetarian written by Rana Conway and published by Financial Times/Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a vegetarian or vegan woman you already know how important it is to maintain a balanced diet. But being pregnant too can make it seem even harder to eat and drink in a way that will keep you healthy, your baby safe and provide the ideal fuel for growth and development. What to Eat When You're Pregnant and Vegetarian is your no-nonsense companion. This handy, compact book is the definitive healthy-eating guide for vegetarians and vegans who are expecting and provides expert guidance on what foods are safe and what you should steer clear of. You'll find: · The complete guide to vegetarian-safe food and drink - the ultimate, handy, quick reference · Checklists on preparing for pregnancy and pre-conception advice · Guidelines on alcohol and caffeine · Tips on how to handle morning sickness · Advice on how to get enough nutrients, including protein, omega 3s and iron · How to achieve a healthy weight gain and how to lose it sensibly afterwards · The most up-to-date advice on what foods affect a baby's development, allergy-proofing your baby and what you should and shouldn't eat while breastfeeding Renowned nutritionist and vegetarian pregnancy specialist Dr Rana Conway provides all the facts and everything you need to know to give your baby the very best start in life.