Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols

Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols

Getting diagnosed with gestational diabetes is scary, but it doesn't have to stay that way. Imagine easily managing your blood sugar, effortlessly gaining the right amount of weight during your pregnancy, and giving birth to a beautiful, healthy baby. This can be you Real Food for Gestational Diabetes offers an alternative to the conventional nutrition approach that embraces nutrient-dense and delicious foods that nourish you and baby without causing high blood sugar. With the wrong information (or no information at all), far too many women are left alone struggling with erratic blood sugar and excessive weight gain, often leading them to high doses of insulin or medications and difficult births. Sadly, this often happens despite these moms dutifully following the dietary advice given to them by well-meaning clinicians; a restrictive diet that leaves them feeling unsatisfied, unhappy, and confused about ever increasing blood sugars. In Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, prenatal nutritionist and diabetes educator, Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE, CLT, sets the record straight, offering revamped carbohydrate recommendations and exercise guidelines based on the latest clinical research. You can have gestational diabetes and have a healthy baby. Lily will show you how. With this book, you have the tools to turn this diagnosis into a blessing in disguise.You'll learn: Why conventional diet therapy often fails and what to do insteadHow the right prenatal nutrition can reduce the likelihood you'll need insulin by 50%Exactly which foods raise your blood sugar (and more importantly, which foods DON'T raise your blood sugar)How to customize a meal plan with the right amount of carbohydrates for YOU (there's no one-size-fits-all plan, despite what you may have been told)The truth about ketosis during pregnancy (and why checking urine ketones isn't useful)Information on insulin and blood sugar-lowering medications used in pregnancyWhich foods to emphasize to provide your baby with the right nutrients for optimal development (these real foods have a long history of producing strong, healthy babies)The best prenatal exercises to control your blood sugar and prepare for laborWhat to do after delivery to prevent type 2 diabete

Lily Nichols is an evidence-based prenatal nutritionist, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible, since she draws on current scientific literature as well as the wisdom of traditional cultures. Her best-selling book, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes (which also includes an online course), lays out a groundbreaking nutrient-dense, low-carb approach to gestational diabetes management. Her work has influenced international dietary regulations as well as helping tens of thousands of women manage gestational diabetes (largely without the need for blood sugar-lowering medication). Lily is a sought-after consultant and speaker in the industry due to her clinical expertise and vast knowledge in prenatal nutrition.

Lily's second book, Real Food for Pregnancy, lays out the flaws in existing prenatal nutrition guidelines and presents the evidence--over 930 citations and counting--that a real food diet can improve both maternal and fetal health. Lily is also the founder of www.PilatesNutritionist.com, a famous site that covers a wide range of themes such as genuine food, mindful eating, and pregnant nutrition.

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ISBN 13	9780986295003
ISBN 10	0986295000
Title	Real Food for Gestational Diabetes
Author	Lily Nichols
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Lily\\Nichols
Year published	2015-01-19
Number of pages	192
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