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Feed the Belly: Recipes for a Healthy Pregnancy

May 22, 2013
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What to feed the belly

If you're expecting, you probably have a million questions about how to ensure the best health possible for your baby. In her book, Feed the Belly: The Pregnant Mom's Healthy Eating Guide, Health's Senior Food and Nutrition Editor (and mom!) Frances Largeman-Roth, RD, provides the latest information on every aspect of a healthy pregnancy, from morning sickness and cravings to constant worries over what's safe to eat. The following easy-to-make meals, excerpted from the book's 65 mouthwatering recipes, are bound to satisfy you and your hungry tummy.

Original Publication from Feed the Belly: The Pregnant Mom’s Healthy Eating Guide by Frances Largeman-Roth, RD © 2009. Published by Sourcebooks, Inc.

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Love That Bump Lemonade

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"It turns out many women have cravings for lemonade during their pregnancies, so I developed this easy-to-make recipe. Using fresh lemons and a bit of honey, this refreshing drink has a slightly tart, not-too-sweet taste. If you prefer sugar, you can heat the same amount of sugar with a cup of water on the stove until you get a syrup. And, it may just help with your morning sickness—at least for awhile."

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Tuscan Turkey Burgers

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"You'll get 40% of your daily protein requirement, plus plenty of iron and fiber, with these savory burgers. Turkey may be bland on its own, but the neutral taste allows you to try a variety of different flavors. Try using feta and black olives for a Greek-style burger, or cilantro and chili pepper for a Mexican kick. If you're feeling a bit bloated, skip the cheese and bun to cut down on sodium."

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Brocco Mac and Cheese

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"Get more than 30% of your daily calcium needs—for your baby's growing bones—wrapped up in cheesy goodness. Plus using whole-wheat macaroni will up your fiber intake and aid in digestion. It makes six servings, so you'll have plenty of leftovers for when you don't feel like cooking."

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Better Than Elvis Milkshake

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"This creamy milkshake can be used as a meal, or divided in two for a tasty snack. It contains over 30% of your daily calcium needs, 20% of your folic acid requirement, and much-needed omega-3 fatty acids from the soymilk and wheat germ. Plus it's yummy, chocolatey, and very decadent. Need I say more?"

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Alisa's Taco Salad with Yogurty Salsa

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"If you have a serious craving for Taco Bell, skip the drive-thru and make this protein-packed salad. Lean sirloin and black beans provide iron, B12 vitamins, and zinc. Plus 10 grams of fiber knocks out about a third of your requirement for the day. If you're not dealing with heartburn, feel free to kick up the spice to your taste."

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