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183: How to Be Healthy Before, During & After Pregnancy | Lily Nichols
Manage episode 399485782 series 2865425
I sit down with Lily Nichols, acclaimed registered dietitian and author, about the importance of nutrition at every stage of motherhood. We delve into the key nutrients for fertility, pregnancy, and post-delivery recovery, drawing insights from Lily's work in "Real Food for Pregnancy" and "Real Food for Gestational Diabetes." This episode challenges common myths about pregnancy nutrition. Learn about prenatal and postnatal nutrition's impact on health and future generations, including the significance of organ meats and essential vitamins for developing embryos. We also discuss the high nutritional needs during the postpartum phase, comparing it to the demands on elite athletes, and share stories of dietary transformation and global postpartum care wisdom. This conversation offers an evidence-based guide for expectant and aspiring parents, highlighting nutrition's role in supporting life's early stages.
Topics Discussed:
09:17 - Lily Nichols and her history in childhood nutrition, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, and gestational diabetes
11:13 - Impact of Blood Sugar Level on Baby’s Development
13:16 - Testing for Gestational Diabetes
19:25 - The Importance of Nutrition Before Pregnancy
29:52 - Animal Sourced Proteins and Challenges of a Vegetarian Diet
40:07 - Foods to Avoid While Pregnant
44:20 - Where Your Food Comes From Matters
48:20 - The Science Behind Cravings
50:44 - Essential Nutrients During Pregnancy
55:13 - Postpartum Nutrition
01:02:58 - Eat Plenty of Protein
01:06:04: - Health Non-Negotiables
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Links Mentioned:
Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition
Real Food for Gestational Diabetes: An Effective Alternative to the Conventional Nutrition Approach
Sponsored By:
Cured
www.curednutrition.com/realfoodology
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Natural Cycles
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15% off with code REALFOODOLOGY
Paleo Valley
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Armra
https://tryarmra.com/realfoodology
15% off first order with code REALFOODOLOGY
Organifi
www.organifi.com/realfoodology
Code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% Off
Check Out Courtney:
Produced By: Drake Peterson
Edited By: Mike Frey
226 episoade
Manage episode 399485782 series 2865425
I sit down with Lily Nichols, acclaimed registered dietitian and author, about the importance of nutrition at every stage of motherhood. We delve into the key nutrients for fertility, pregnancy, and post-delivery recovery, drawing insights from Lily's work in "Real Food for Pregnancy" and "Real Food for Gestational Diabetes." This episode challenges common myths about pregnancy nutrition. Learn about prenatal and postnatal nutrition's impact on health and future generations, including the significance of organ meats and essential vitamins for developing embryos. We also discuss the high nutritional needs during the postpartum phase, comparing it to the demands on elite athletes, and share stories of dietary transformation and global postpartum care wisdom. This conversation offers an evidence-based guide for expectant and aspiring parents, highlighting nutrition's role in supporting life's early stages.
Topics Discussed:
09:17 - Lily Nichols and her history in childhood nutrition, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, and gestational diabetes
11:13 - Impact of Blood Sugar Level on Baby’s Development
13:16 - Testing for Gestational Diabetes
19:25 - The Importance of Nutrition Before Pregnancy
29:52 - Animal Sourced Proteins and Challenges of a Vegetarian Diet
40:07 - Foods to Avoid While Pregnant
44:20 - Where Your Food Comes From Matters
48:20 - The Science Behind Cravings
50:44 - Essential Nutrients During Pregnancy
55:13 - Postpartum Nutrition
01:02:58 - Eat Plenty of Protein
01:06:04: - Health Non-Negotiables
Check Out Lily Nichols:
Links Mentioned:
Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition
Real Food for Gestational Diabetes: An Effective Alternative to the Conventional Nutrition Approach
Sponsored By:
Cured
www.curednutrition.com/realfoodology
Code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% off
Natural Cycles
https://www.naturalcycles.com/
15% off with code REALFOODOLOGY
Paleo Valley
https://paleovalley.com/promos/realfoodology for 15% off
Armra
https://tryarmra.com/realfoodology
15% off first order with code REALFOODOLOGY
Organifi
www.organifi.com/realfoodology
Code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% Off
Check Out Courtney:
Produced By: Drake Peterson
Edited By: Mike Frey
226 episoade
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