The Green Pregnancy Diet: Healthy eating habits for mommy, baby and the planet [Paperback]

Radha McLean (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 30, 2009

2010 Indie Book Awards Finalist (diet/nutrition/food category)

In this easy read book for women who are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, the fundamentals of a "green"--organic, animal-free--diet are discussed, in addition to nutritional guidelines for pregnancy without eating fish or meat daily, and ideas for removing toxins from your kitchen. Also included are more than 20 easy, tasty and healthy recipes designed to both provide optimal nutritional value and satisfy your food cravings. All of the recipes are environmentally friendly--they use vegetarian, organic, whole grain ingredients without processed sugar or chemical additives--so you'll be making a positive impact as you dig in and eat!

In the book you will find:

-- Definition of a "green" non-toxic, environmentally-friendly diet
-- FDA and USDA-based nutritional guidelines for pregnancy without eating fish or meat
-- Easy, nutritious, flavorful recipes
-- Organic, vegetarian ingredients with dairy-, gluten-, nut- and wheat-free options
-- Tips for creating a green kitchen

Editorial Reviews

Review

Featuring easy to make recipes, and information on nutrients and supplements, The Green Pregnancy Diet is a simple guide that helps you make smart food choices while also giving into your pregnancy cravings.
--Diets in Review, May 2009

A good deal of thought went into this book. The advice is centered on subjects that expecting mothers will no doubt find useful.
--Diet Choices, February 2010

"An accessible, you-can-do-it approach to eating green when pregnant."
--Sara Snow, Green Lifestyle Expert, February 2010

About the Author

Radha McLean has been published in numerous magazines including Diabetes Health, Nurseweek and Pregnancy. She is a lifelong vegetarian who grew up cooking and eating organic food. Ms. McLean, 37, now lives a green lifestyle with her husband and 2-year-old son in New York City.

Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N, is a nationally-recognized expert on nutrition, fitness and health promotion. As a National Media Spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, Tara is quoted in a variety of media, including television, newspapers, magazines and Web sites. Most importantly, she is the mother of one boy, Basil.

Dr. Thauna Abrin, ND, is a Defeat Autism Now and midwifery-trained naturopathic doctor in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dr. Abrin passionately believes that following both a healthy diet and preconception detoxification helps to ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (March 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1440112290
• ISBN-13: 978-1440112294
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #897,048 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Radha McLean has been published in numerous magazines including Diabetes Health, Nurseweek and Pregnancy. She is a lifelong vegetarian who grew up cooking and eating organic food. Ms. McLean now lives a green lifestyle with her husband and two sons in New York City. She has a master's degree in journalism from New York University. She can be reached at [e-mail].

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide that makes you WANT to eat healthy!, April 17, 2009

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Scarlett E. Messier (Albany, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Green Pregnancy Diet: Healthy eating habits for mommy, baby and the planet (Paperback)

I really liked this book, and I was surprised to find that I learned a few things (even beyond some really yummy recipes). In my job I look at environmental exposures to chemicals and the human health effects that may be related. It makes sense to limit exposures to chemicals, but many of us are not aware of what food or household products contain these materials. It is interesting to realize how you can easily make a few modifications to what you regularly eat to help out your health and the health of our planet. I would definately recommend this book to anyone who is pregnant or planning on being pregnant in the near future!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Just for Moms-To-Be, April 27, 2009

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Janine Gleason - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Green Pregnancy Diet: Healthy eating habits for mommy, baby and the planet (Paperback)

Ms. McLean has written a book about diet during pregnancy, but this cookbook should stay on your kitchen shelf even after the baby is born. These are healthy and easy-to-prepare recipes that even self-proclaimed non-cooks can make anytime. --Janine Gleason

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ideal resource for moms to get the real dirt on how to have a green pregnancy, April 9, 2009

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Susan K. Lee "Foodie Bibliophile" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Green Pregnancy Diet: Healthy eating habits for mommy, baby and the planet (Paperback)

The market is crowded with books purporting to be the authoritative guide for pregnant women attempting to maintain a green lifestyle while caring for the baby to be, but most such books are not much more than product endorsements. I found this book to be especially helpful because I am hoping to be a mommy in the near future and as a prospective mother to be, I've been searching for an unbiased objective guide through the increasingly crowded aisles of the green produce and household products sections in the grocery store.

Most importantly, the author never patronizes the reader, as so many of the green authors are apt to do. Her advice is simply frank and her recipes are yummy.