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by Diana Licalzi (Author), Kerry Benson (Author), Blue Star Press (Producer)
Selected as a "Favorite Must-Read Pregnancy Book" by The Bump, this plant-based mocktail recipe book is perfect for pregnant women and the health-conscious new mom.
- Featuring 45+ delicious, plant-based recipes
- Everyday ingredients that deliver essential nutrients and antioxidants for mom and baby
- Addresses common pregnancy symptoms like nausea and swelling
- A great baby shower or pregnancy gift!
Registered dietitians Diana Licalzi and Kerry Benson carefully developed and tested each mocktail to include whole foods and all-natural sweeteners. Quick-to-prepare recipes (including many that are gluten free!) feature plant-based and everyday ingredients that are healthy for mom and baby, accompanied by notes to highlight the benefits of various ingredients with respect to common pregnancy symptoms like nausea and swelling. The book also features other valuable nutrition information to help women modify their diets and stay healthy throughout their pregnancy. Recipes include:
- No Way Rose
- Mocktail Mule
- Ging-osa
- Virgin Mary
- Sour Mock-a-rita
- ...and many more
Author Biography
Diana Licalzi, MS, RD, CDCES, is a registered dietitian and holds a master's degree in Nutrition Science and Policy from Tufts University. Originally from Puerto Rico, Diana is dedicated to helping the Hispanic community meet their nutrition and health goals. She co-founded Type 2 Diabetes Revolution, an online platform that provides nutritional guidance for individuals with pre- and type 2 diabetes. Diana also has experience working as a dietitian at Boston Medical Center, InsideTracker, and UC San Diego Health. You'll often find Diana outside--running, hiking, or practicing yoga--or experimenting in the kitchen.
Kerry Benson, MS, RD, LDN, is a registered dietitian and holds a master's degree in Nutritional Epidemiology from Tufts University. Prior to becoming a dietitian, she earned a master's degree in Behavioral Neuroscience and worked in a research lab for more than six years studying the effects of alcohol exposure during pregnancy on the developing brain. This experience sparked her interest in the topic of drinking, particularly in the context of pregnancy, and inspired her to embark on an alcohol-free journey. She is a licensed dietitian in the state of Pennsylvania and lives with her husband and two cats.
