The 100 Healthiest Foods to Eat During Pregnancy

December 2, 2009
The list of dos and don'ts for pregnant women is a long one; nutritionists Bowden (The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth) and Tannis (Feed Your Skin, Starve Your Wrinkles) attempt to make life easier for moms-to-be by focusing on food dos. Their compilation of 100 healthy foods is organized by trimester for the strongest nutritional impact on the developing baby. Each food, herb, spice, or supplement is given a spread of text with nutritional information. No recipes are included, but each spread has a box with "Jonny's Tasty Tips" for ideas about how to incorporate each food into one's diet. Also included are chapters on foods for breastfeeding, postpartum depression, and fertility. Not much surprises here beyond perhaps the inclusion of nonfood items like evening primrose oil and fish oil. In general, the recommended foods are the same healthy foods promoted in most pregnancy books. Verdict Although easy to read and use as a reference, ultimately this is lean on information. A good effort that will likely have an audience with Bowden's fans, but not essential for libraries.-Mindy Rhiger, St. Paul, MN

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