Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 7
Preface 8
Introduction
9
Nutrition for Pregnancy and Lactation 11
Recommended Dietary Intakes for Women 17
Important Nutrients 18
Super Mommy Foods 24
Putting It into Practice 27
Sample Menu for Pregnant and Lactating Women 28
Whole Foods Shopping List 29
Tips and Timesavers 32
Cravings 33
Common Pregnancy Discomforts 34

About the Recipes

36
Breakfasts 41

Hot Cereals

44

Cold Cereals

46
Pancakes, Waffles, and French Toast 58
Eggs, Tofu, and Potatoes 66

Toast, Bagels, and English Muffins

75
Sandwiches and Quick Lunch Ideas 89

Cold Sandwiches and Wraps

92

Hot Sandwiches and Wraps

104

Breadless Lunches

112
Salads and Dressings 117

Salads

119

Salads Dressings

133
Soups and Stews 137

Stock

139

Soups

141

Stews

157
Side Dishes 167

Grains

169

Vegetables

183

Cultured Vegetables

195

Biscuits

197
Main Dishes 199

Savory Pies

202

Casseroles

218

Main-Course Beans and Legumes

226

Burgers, Burritos, Enchiladas, and Fajitas

233

Main-Course Pasta

241

Stir-Fries and Tofu Dishes

254
Dips, Spreads, Sauces, and Condiments 261

Salsa and Dips

263

Spreads, Yogurt, and Cottage Cheese

267

Sauces and Gravies

275

Seasonings, Condiments, and Breadcrumbs

282
Snacks 287

Savory Snacks

289

Quick Breads, Muffins, Doughnuts, and Scones

296

Crackers, Bars, and Cookies

305
Desserts 321

Cakes, Crisps, and PiesGrains

323

Fruit, Puddings, and Frozen Treats

336

Dessert Toppings

346
Beverages 349

Dairy and Nondairy Milks

351

Thirst Quenchers

356

Smoothies and Shakes

362

Teas and Tonics

374
Appendix 384

Grain Cooking ChartBreakfast Foods

384

Bean and Legume Cooking Chart

386

Vegetarian Substitution Guide

388

High Protein Recipes

389

High Calcium Recipes

390

High Iron Recipes

391
Ingredient Guide 392
References
407
Sources and Resources
408

Index

 

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