Real Food for Mother and Baby

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Following the success of Real Food, Nina Planck's work explains why real food is essential for mothers and their babies. As a prominent food activist, she transformed perceptions of traditional foods like butter. When she became pregnant, Nina questioned the conventional wisdom surrounding pregnancy and infant nutrition, finding it filled with myths. In her latest book, she argues that many modern beliefs about these topics are misguided and advocates for traditional foods. While her views can be controversial—her op-ed on vegan diets for infants was among the most shared in the New York Times—readers appreciate her honesty and trust her research. Nina maintains that whole foods are optimal, but some insights may surprise. For instance, she asserts that pregnant women require meat and salt instead of iron supplements, and that nursing is more natural when mothers embrace their mammalian nature. She also challenges the idea that delaying certain solid foods prevents allergies, suggesting instead that meat and egg yolks are preferable to cereals for young children. From conception to two years, she emphasizes the importance of quality fat and protein over low-fat options. With a critical yet reassuring approach, Nina guides parents on how to nourish their babies with wholesome, simple foods.