Eat Well, Lose Weight, While Breastfeeding: The Complete Nutrition Book for Nursing Mothers » (Reprint)

The new mom’s most trusted resource–now revised and updated to include the latest in nutrition and dietary concerns

This hands-on guide provides mothers with expert advice on losing weight and eating well, so you can feel good about your decision to nurse. Registered dietitian, professional nutritionist, and mother of two Eileen Behan shows you how to shed pounds safely and naturally while nourishing a happy, healthy baby. Learn what and how much to eat, what foods to avoid, the best exercises, plus ways to keep the pounds off after you stop breastfeeding. Get the latest on:

• vitamin and mineral recommendations from the frontlines of nutrition research
• the Glycemic Index–what it is and what it means to breastfeeding women
• fish safety–what you need to know about toxin levels to protect you and your baby
• low-carb diets–good or bad for breastfeeding moms?
• calcium–does it speed up weight loss?
• whole grains–the best ways to integrate this ultimate energy food into your diet
• nuts–high-protein food or fattening snack?
• childhood obesity–how to prevent harmful eating habits, from breastfeeding through toddler years
• sugar substitutes–which ones are best?

PLUS–All new crock-pot recipes, more Web-based resources, and a breakthrough eating plan that allows mothers to eat well, lose weight naturally, and have a happy nursing experience.

Introduction     xiii
The Right Decision     3
They Are What You Eat     14
What Every Mother Needs to Know About Nutrition While Breastfeeding     22
Putting It All Together-A Menu for Mothering     48
The Nature of Mothers' Diets     58
A Natural Diet for Mothers     74
Exercise-It's Worth It     116
No, No, Not Now-Keeping Breast Milk Safe for Your Baby     132
Special Problems-Specific Answers     148
Eat Well, Feel Well     176
Questions, Answers, and Problem Solving     212
What's Next?     223
Resources     239
References     243
Index     253