Read "Skinny *** Bun in the Oven?"

Chrcloe

Skinny *** Bun in the Oven is the first pregancy book I've finished and it scared me half to death.  I had already heard I shouldn't be drinking non-organic milk because of RBGH, but in the book they want you to cut out all dairy.  Also, all chicken, seafood and meat.  You should also avoid non-organic fruits and vegetables as well as most processed foods.  Help! What am I supposed to eat???

fIowerchild

I've never even heard of this book...sounds interesting.

jedik1032

It's really a matter of personal choice. Eat organic if that's what you want to do or don't. It's easy to get scared by a book, but remember, there's a million on the market and they all contradict one another.

juliejb

I read it, also. ?I try to stick to their diet when I'm not pregnant. ?But I don't think it's the healthiest way to eat when you're eating for two. ?It's completely vegan and organic. ?There are some good recipes. ?

madeleines_mommy

They are pushing the Vegan lifestyle...

Most of what is in their books is good advice as so many don't realize the ill effects that certain foods place on our bodies

 I wouldn't recommed trying to take such drastic changes to your diet during pregnancy.. maybe pick a few things that concern you the most and ease into it

I eat that way regularly.. but not as extreme as full veganism

 

google the book... they have been bashed pretty harshly for writing that book for pregnant women.. it's kind of funny

elliotandnicole

I read it too.  It's a good scare tactic.  I think you can take what they say, and mold it to fit your life.  I don't think there are many people who can actually stick to that diet, pregnant or not.  It has some interesting information, but I wouldn't suggest basing your diet solely on it.

mobeer99

Read "The Omnivores Dilemma" and/or "In Defense of Food." ?Much less scary and more informative. ?Not geared towards pregnant folks, but really great reads, if you are interested about where your food comes from and the impact on your environment and body.

haleymay18

madeleines_mommy:

They are pushing the Vegan lifestyle...

Most of what is in their books is good advice as so many don't realize the ill effects that certain foods place on our bodies

 I wouldn't recommed trying to take such drastic changes to your diet during pregnancy.. maybe pick a few things that concern you the most and ease into it

I eat that way regularly.. but not as extreme as full veganism

 

google the book... they have been bashed pretty harshly for writing that book for pregnant women.. it's kind of funny

This. Except I am not a vegan.

Krista123105

I've read their original book, and it's pretty tough to follow their plan in "real life".  I would just take the parts that appeal to you and leave the rest.

RoRed5

I agree with what pp said. 

Also, please remember, whatever you do you need protein from somewhere for energy.  You also need to get a greater amount of iron (you blood volume increases greatly while pregnant) and calcium (the baby's bones have to come from somewhere and if you don't have enough in your system it'll just come from your bones.)

I'm not veggie or vegan; but as an FYI my Dr recommends 4 servings of dairy/day for my bones.  When I can't get it all in I chew lots of Tums.

laurensmerritt

I know this is an old post now, but for what its worth...

Organic milk with "no added hormones" and conventional milk have EXACTLY the same levels of BGH in them.  They're indistinguishable in lab testing.  Cows naturally make and excrete BGH in their milk.  RBGH is the same thing, chemically, which is why its FDA approved.  So, basically don't waste your money - its mostly a marketing scam to get you to pay more for essentialy the same product.  There's no such thing as "hormone FREE milk" which is why they have to say "No Hormones ADDED."  lol.  (I have a degree in animal science, so I take offense at the marketing that misleads people in this area)  

Soon2B-Mrs.McC

Amen.  I'm a dairy farmer, plus I have a dual degree in Dairy Science & Dietetics.  The entire Skinny *** series is written by a couple of washed-up former models... what would they honestly know about good nutrition or food production?  The books are filled with a bunch of lies, misperceptions and twistings of the truth.  Eat plenty of dairy... you and your baby need the calcium.

babyaggreen

Okay, everyone has written the same things now. But I feel like writing anyway. After I read the book and was asking my friends about it, they all told me I was crazy for wanting to follow what it said. I couldn't find anyone who had read it or even heard of it. Everything made a lot of sense and since I want to do what's best for my baby I decided to go for it. But it caused me so much stress! Looking at all the ingredients and cooking things in a whole new way took a lot more energy than I had in my first trimester. Plus, it is much more expensive to buy things all organic. After maybe 2 weeks I decided that the stress it was causing my mind as well as stress to my body for having to adjust to so many new things at once probably at least as bad as eating chicken or cheese.

ericastoll

I purchased their original book, and ended up tossing it after the first few chapters, I honestly don't think they have any education on nutrition and I def wouldn't go off what they say while being prego!   There are quite a few better books on nutrition out there! 

Arielle27

I haven't read this book but I've heard a bit about it...And my thoughts on veganism and huge dietary changes are this...

I would highly suggest that a person really takes the time to consider any new dietary changes and acts responsibly about implementing them. For example, don't take advice from one source blindly without getting a few different perspectives (and I don't mean sources, I mean different perspectives - even if they are ones that you don't share) to come to conclusions that make sense to you. This goes double for a pregnant woman!

I have been a vegetarian for almost twenty years and I have worked hard to learn about nutrition and how the body works and so I have always been very healthy (i.e. getting everything I need in my diet without eating meat). I know a lot of people who stopped being vegetarians becuase they got sick/didn't feel good/didn't have energy, etc. because they jumped into it without knowing how much their life would change. Becoming a vegan is even more difficult. I think it can be healthy if you take it seriously, but for many people it is too difficult.

Additionally, as many other women have already, you don't have to take the dietary guidelines of one book as carved in stone. Take what makes sense to you and leave the rest!

GL!