Are you overwhelmed with all the content there is about what you should focus on during pregnancy? Does prenatal nutrition scare you because you don't know who to believe? In this episode, RDN Lily Nichols, share evidence-based research on what nutrients and foods to prioritize during your pregnancy journey. We also talk about caloric intake, prenatal supplements and more.

Guest Bio

Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Drawing from the current scientific literature and the wisdom of traditional cultures, her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. Her bestselling book, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes (and online course of the same name), presents a revolutionary nutrient-dense, lower carb approach for managing gestational diabetes. Her work has not only helped tens of thousands of women manage their gestational diabetes (most without the need for blood sugar-lowering medication), but has also influenced nutrition policies internationally. Lily’s clinical expertise and extensive background in prenatal nutrition have made her a highly sought after consultant and speaker in the field.

Lily’s second book, Real Food for Pregnancy, is an evidence-based look at the gap between conventional prenatal nutrition guidelines and what’s optimal for mother and baby. With over 930 citations, this is the most comprehensive text on prenatal nutrition to date.

Lily is also creator of the popular blog, LilyNicholsRDN.com, which explores a variety of topics related to real food, mindful eating, and pregnancy nutrition.

Guest Links and resources

First Chapter of Real Food For Pregnancy for Free: bit.ly/3g1R5zn

Real Food For Pregnancy Book: https://amzn.to/3UV6n7C

Real Food For Gestational Diabetes Book: https://amzn.to/3V2Sh4l

Choline Blog Post: bit.ly/3g96E88

Protein Blog Post: bit.ly/3TEAgIp

Prenatal Nutrition Guidelines Post: bit.ly/3TF5saz

Instagram: @lilynicholsrdn

Website: lilynicholsrdn.com

Episode Link and resources

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