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Real Food for Gestational Diabetes: An Effective Alternative to the Conventional Nutrition Approach Kindle Edition

by Lily Nichols (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,809 ratings
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 sugar numbers.

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 instead
- How 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 pregnancy
- Which 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 labor
- What to do after delivery to prevent type 2 diabetes
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About the Author

Lily Nichols es una Dietista/Nutricionista Registrada, Educadora Certificada en Diabetes, Terapeuta de LEAP Certificada e Instructora de Pilates Certificada cuyo enfoque a la nutrición abarca los alimentos de verdad, medicina integral y comer conscientemente. Su fascinación con las prácticas dietéticas de las culturas tradicionales combinado con un amor anormal para la investigación médica, especialmente con relación con la nutrición prenatal, la ha llevado a convertirse en unas de las más solicitadas expertas de los 'alimentos de verdad el embarazo'. Lily ha trabajado a nivel de políticas públicas con el Programa de Embarazo y Diabetes de California: “Sweet Success”, para actualizar las directrices de cuidado nutricionales y ejercicio ya que se relaciona con la diabetes gestacional, ha trabajado clínicamente con cientos de mujeres con diabetes gestacional y ha ayudado a entrenar a miles de profesionales médicos sobre el tema de la diabetes durante el embarazo. Lily también es oradora habitual en una amplia gama de temas relacionados con la nutrición prenatal y el ejercicio.

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  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 8.8 MB
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Lily Nichols

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Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Drawing from the current scientific literature and the wisdom of traditional cultures, her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible.

Her bestselling book, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes (and online course of the same name), presents a revolutionary nutrient-dense, lower carb approach for managing gestational diabetes. Her work has not only helped tens of thousands of women manage their gestational diabetes (most without the need for blood sugar-lowering medication), but has also influenced nutrition policies internationally. Lily's clinical expertise and extensive background in prenatal nutrition have made her a highly sought after consultant and speaker in the field.

Lily’s second book, Real Food for Pregnancy, is an evidence-based look at the gap between conventional prenatal nutrition guidelines and what’s optimal for mother and baby. With over 930 citations, this is the most comprehensive text on prenatal nutrition to date.

Lily is also creator of the popular blog, LilyNicholsRDN.com, which explores a variety of topics related to real food, mindful eating, and pregnancy nutrition.

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  • Sarah Combe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 January 2025
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    Having just been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes I needed a book that had all the key information. This book is heavy on the explanation but has helpful information on snacks and a few recipes to try at the end of the book. I feel more informed for my diabetes appointment and how to try to manage my blood glucose levels.
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  • kenneth fancypants
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute must have for gestational diabetics
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 December 2018
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    This is an absolute must buy for anyone with gd, or if you have a loved one who has just been diagnosed please buy them this!

    It has helped me so much on my third (and also healthiest) gd pregnancy. It gives me the confidence to eat what’s best for my baby. As it is all research based. Everything is backed up with evidence and explained so well. I love advice presented this way. I need to know the rationale behind advice.

    I have never felt so healthy; energy, acne, sleep, digestion, bloat etc has improved massively. I have never received so many compliments about how well I look! All since following this book for my food and supplements.

    Also would recommend the regular pregnancy book for any pregnant woman interested in real whole foods and healthy eating for the same reasons, and reduce risks of common pregnancy complications.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars SO helpful!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 September 2021
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    I purchased *Real Food For Pregnancy* when I was trying to conceive and I found it incredibly helpful. When I was diagnosed with GD I was terrified, but remembered this author had written this book. After reading it I felt so much more at ease. I have such a low tolerance for carbohydrates in this pregnancy and the NHS guidelines were telling me to pack in low fat dairy and add in MORE carbohydrates than my body could handle which was spiking my BS. So far I have stayed diet controlled, baby is measuring well, I haven't gained any weight, and I am so grateful to this book for giving me the tools to keep myself and my baby healthy.
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  • Maria Elizabeth Gallagher
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not a recipe book!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 September 2019
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    This book is very informative on the topic of eating a real food diet during pregnancy and especially for those with gestational diabetes. I was disappointed that there were not more recipes and colour photographs. It is very much a textbook, and the information about real food is very similar to that found in WAPF type books - very sound, but I ended up returning this book as I have similar information available to me in several other books I have purchased and I was looking for something with a greater focus on recipes.
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  • MER
    5.0 out of 5 stars Help me keep my gestational diabetes under control
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 December 2018
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    Well written and easy to understand. It helped me keep my gestational diabetes under control while on a low carb high fat diet.
    It explains very well the science behind GD and how you can control it, especially when the common advice doesn't make any sense and does not work very well
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend if you want to understand and take control your GD
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 August 2017
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    Having been newly diagnosed early on in my pregnancy this book was really helpful and offered very clear advice covering a range of issues besides solely food. I felt more informed and therefore more in control of a situation I had previously felt very out of control and clueless about! Others have mentioned a lack of recipes. There are some to get you going and if you are solely looking for a recipe book then maybe this isn't for you. However there are plenty of websites/Facebook pages with support and recipes on but this is an excellent book to go alongside them and better understand the condition and how you can manage it without putting the fear of God into you!
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  • Cook Tracy
    5.0 out of 5 stars It has been much better than the advice I have been given by the ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 December 2015
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    Having recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes I was keen to read current findings on what to eat/ expect so that I could avoid taking medicine.
    This book has given me the confidence and knowledge to change (My already healthy) diet to one that was more suitable to avoiding insulin spikes.
    It has been much better than the advice I have been given by the hospital.
    I would highly recommend this book for anyone who has to monitor their blood for gestational diabetes.
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  • Sarah H
    2.0 out of 5 stars 21 pages of recipes…
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 March 2024
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    146 pages of information and only 21 pages of recipes to team with the 4 day meal plan they outline. I guess you can say it’s a recipe book if you put the bare minimum effort into making it one.
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  • Maya
    5.0 out of 5 stars Logical GD advice supported by research.
    Reviewed in Australia on 14 January 2020
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    When I found out I had gestational diabetes I FREAKED out. The conventional advice given to me by the hospital seemed to spike me more than assist in managing my blood sugar levels and the answers given to me when I asked questions did not sit true. This book was a God send providing me with information which made sense, supported my belief of eating good wholefoods and finding a balance between what the hospital was telling me and staying true to myself. It took a lot of the stress out of having GD. I recommend it to anyone who is on the GD journey. Most importantly, this book isn’t some crazy person providing advice based on a whim. All her opinions are backed by peer reviewed research which I love!
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  • Aiswarya S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for GD
    Reviewed in India on 5 April 2021
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    This is the only book that exactly aligned with my goals, cleared my fears out of my own understanding of the correct low carb diet that worked for me.
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  • Daniela Enescu
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you have GD, you probably should read this.
    Reviewed in Germany on 16 October 2019
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    I really enjoyed reading this book, IT gave me a lot of Support in better understanding what was going on in my body. Within days of practicing what she says in this book, I could See my numbers drop, not only that, for the first time in my pregnancy I didn't feel nauseous anymore.
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  • Valeria
    5.0 out of 5 stars Innovativo
    Reviewed in Italy on 17 October 2022
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    Questa dieta mi ha salvata a fine gravidanza quando la mia insulino resistenza era al massimo. Vorrei averlo letto al momento della diagnosi. Peccato che nel nostro belpaese del carboidrato non si possa parlare di questo nuovo approccio.
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  • Marillanos R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Maravilloso
    Reviewed in Spain on 22 November 2022
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    Si estás embarazada o planeas estarlo, es imprescindible leerlo. Tanto si tienes diabetes gestacional como si quieres prevenirla.
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