Cathe Olson’s The Vegetarian Mother’s Cookbook is possibly the sole vegetarian cookbook created for pregnant and lactating women, and after receiving several recommendations about it from my blog, I decided I needed to get a copy and test it out.
As it turns out, it may just be as good as everyone says. It has over 300 recipes, with a wide variety from teas to tonics, to tofu scrambles and mango sorbet. And even better, it goes beyond recipes, containing useful nutrition information such as a list of “super mommy foods” and a compilation of common pregnancy ailments (with suggestions for prevention and treatment). Also, a user-friendly appendix includes recipes that are high in protein, iron, and calcium, for when you want to focus on getting more of these key nutrients.
I’ve only had the cookbook for about six weeks now, but I’ve already got some favorite recipes tagged. The Tofu and Udon Noodles with Sesame-Peanut Dressing is creamy, filling, and protein packed (and also a big hit with my husband); the Black Bean and Sweet Potato Enchiladas (I made the carrot variation) is a delicious way to eat some greens, and the Banana-Molasses Muffins made a perfect late morning snack. Mmm, I already have visions of making more, but with some added apples to get my fruit fix.
For the links go to: www.vegetariantimes.com/features/editors_blog/149
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