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Praise for What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant Dr. Avena successfully takes on the daunting task of simplifying the current scientific data to empower the reader. This book will add to my recommendations of important resources for my patients. --Mark P. Trolice, MD, director, Fertility Care: The IVF Center and author of The Fertility Doctor's Guide to Overcoming Infertility Where was this book when I was trying to get pregnant? Lucky for you, it is now available thanks to Dr. Nicole Avena, an expert I admire in health and neuroscience. What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant will give you science-based solutions to boost your fertility and health leading up to and after parenthood. --Laurie David, author, environmental advocate, producer of An Inconvenient Truth Everyone who wants to have a baby at some point--and particularly women who are actively trying to have one right now--need to read this book. --Katherine Ryder, Founder and CEO of Maven I love this book! This is exactly the information I want to share with my patients who are dealing with pregnancy and infertility. --Sarah Samaan, MD, FACC Practical strategies and healthy eating guides for men and women who will now have a marvelous and valuable tool to use nutrition to boost fertility. --Dr. Michael Goren, Professor of Pediatrics at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and author of Sugarproof As a nutrition expert and mom, this book will be on my must-read list for every woman I know looking to optimize their diet for fertility. --Patricia Bannan, MS, RDN, nationally recognized nutritionist and healthy cooking expert This is the only book of its kind, because alongside the hard science, Dr. Avena also provides practical advice gleaned from her experience as a mother of two children. --Dr. Vera Tarman, author of Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction New research shows that when you're eating for two, your diet can have profound effects on your baby. In this smart and easy-to-follow guide--which also features simple and delicious recipes--Dr. Nicole Avena tells moms-to-be how to give their babies a healthy start in life by eating foods that support baby's development and keep mom feeling nourished and satisfied. A copy of this book should be on every pregnant woman's bookshelf. --Mark Hyman, MD, #1 New York Times bestseller Dr. Nicole Avena is a renowned expert in the fields of neuroscience, nutrition, and obesity research. In her latest book, What to Eat When You're Pregnant, she has applied her expertise to create a week-by-week guide for moms-to-be. What to Eat When You're Pregnant provides solid information about which nutrients, vitamins, and minerals your body needs during each week of your pregnancy and what foods to add to your diet to nourish your body and your growing baby. The recipes are easy to follow and can easily be adapted to fit any dietary preferences. --Dr. Alexis Conason, psychologist and research associate at New York's Mount Sinai-St. Luke's Hospital A comprehensive guide recommended for ALL women contemplating the journey of pregnancy and motherhood; it's a great read for the fathers as well! This is an excellent resource that should be available to expectant mothers in obstetrician/gynecologist medical practices nationwide. --Joy Ohayia, PhD, producer and host of The Dr. Joy Show and total wellness practical advisor

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Dr. Nicole Avena, PhD, is a research neuroscientist, author, and expert in the fields of nutrition, diet, and addiction. She received a PhD in neuroscience and psychology from Princeton University, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in molecular biology at The Rockefeller University in New York City. Her research has been featured in Shape, Men's Health, Glamour, Details, Women's Health, Prevention, National Geographic, Time Magazine for Kids, and many others and she regularly appears on television, including The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors, the Hallmark Channel, and Good Day NY. She makes public speaking appearances throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. Dr. Avena has written extensively on topics related to food, addiction, obesity, and eating disorders, and she writes the Food Junkie blog for Psychology Today and also blogs for Huffington Post. You can follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and visit her Website at DrNicoleAvena.com.

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