August 16, 2007

Cooking for Two

So the pickle-and-ice cream diet doesn't exactly cut it nutrition-wise during pregnancy. And once you're done "eating for two," there's the issue of getting back to your pre-baby body (but those milkshakes were sooo good while they lasted).

Stuck on where to start? Get your hands one of these new cookbooks that guide new moms on the path to healthy eating:

Body After Baby: A Simple, Healthy Plan to Lose Your Baby Weight Fast By Jackie Keller This Los Angeles nutritionist and mom (who counts Angelina and Uma as clients) leads ladies on a successful path to shedding baby weight, from shopping lists and menu plans to exercises. Or, time-strapped moms can go for the Jump-Start program, a 10-day quick and simple meal plan.

The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook: Give Your Baby a Healthy Start with 100 Recipes That Adapt to Fit How You Feel By Karen Gurwitz and Jen Hoy Learn practical tips for nutritional eating, including organic foods and what to avoid – and how to satisfy the notorious pregnancy cravings. Gurwitz, founder of an organic meal delivery service, tested these recipes on her clients (new moms).

I'm Pregnant! Now What Do I Eat? By Hope Ricciotti and Vincent Connelly Dr. Ricciotti, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, and Chef Connelly deliver a practical dietary guide with minimal fuss. From the first trimester to the post-natal phase, the book delves into recipes designed just for pregnant women.

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