" Feed the Belly is overdue! If you are pregnant or living with someone who is, you will find this book to be invaluable to the pregnancy. It has knowledgeable information, great anecdotes, recipes and tips for navigating the challenges and surprises of pregnancy. Feed the Belly can help in creating a happier, healthier journey for the whole family." ?Cat Cora, the first female Iron Chef and author of Cooking from the Hip If you've got a bun in the oven... Feed the Belly is your healthy eating guidebook. The only eating guide for expectant moms that helps indulge cravings while giving baby?and mom?the essential nutrients they need, Feed the Belly offers a complete look at healthy eating for all nine months. Written by new mom and Health magazine editor and dietitian Frances Largeman-Roth, Feed the Belly covers: What to eat to get pregnant - How to pick the right foods to make your baby smarter - Where to get the nutrients you and your baby need - Which are the safest seafood picks and when to choose organic - How to choose the best fast food and easy on-the-go snacks - Stay-fit secrets (yoga poses included!) - Get started with a seven-day tear-out eating plan! With answers to all your pregnancy questions on nutrition, weight gain, food safety, and much more, Feed the Belly offers expectant moms something to sink their teeth into. Includes a foreword by Food Network Star Robin Miller and more than 65 easy-to-make recipes, organized by craving, including favorites from top chefs like Mark Bittman and Gale Gand Guides on food advice during pregnancy abound, and expectant mom and dietitian Largeman-Roth's contribution covers all the basics: the nutrients you need when you're trying to conceive, foods to avoid, and foods that offer the most nutrition for mom and baby. But this book tries to become more than just a guide filled with dos and don'ts. It has a practical streak to it, including tips for eating out, basic kitchen training, and a whole chapter on healthy weight gain and exercising for two. There is also a brief chapter with advice specifically for women with food allergies. The recipe section offers up some familiar dishes with twists that make them a bit healthier (e.g., banana bread with flaxseed and meatloaf with apple cider vinegar) and some spicier options for those who crave curry but don't want all the sodium and oil often present in takeout. A good book for expectant moms who aren't as experimental in their food choices but want some basic tips for making healthier decisions.—Mindy Rhiger, St. Paul Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Frances Largeman-Roth, RD , has been the Senior Food & Nutrition Editor at Health magazine for nearly five years. She covers healthy recipes, food trends, weight loss issues, and the latest nutrition research. Frances was previously part of the editorial team at the Discovery Health Channel, and also held the post of managing editor at FoodFit.com. She has had the opportunity to work with top chefs and food personalities, putting a healthier spin on recipes from Jamie Oliver, Bobby Flay, Emily Luchetti, Gale Gand, Rick Bayless, and Steven Raichlen, among others. Frances is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Frances earned her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and completed her dietetic internship at Columbia University in New York. She's done several national radio and TV appearances, including the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Early Show, Fox & Friends, and CNN. Frances has also used her food background to judge two Food Network Challenges. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, daughter, and their flat-coated retriever, Millie.