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EP. 183: 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 diabetes11:13 - Impact of Blood Sugar Level on Baby’s Development13:16 - Testing for Gestational Diabetes19:25 - The Importance of Nutrition Before Pregnancy29:52 - Animal Sourced Proteins and Challenges of a Vegetarian Diet40:07 - Foods to Avoid While Pregnant44:20 - Where Your Food Comes From Matters48:20 - The Science Behind Cravings50:44 - Essential Nutrients During Pregnancy55:13 - Postpartum Nutrition01:02:58 - Eat Plenty of Protein01:06:04: - Health Non-NegotiablesCheck Out Lily Nichols:InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteLinks Mentioned:Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal NutritionReal Food for Gestational Diabetes: An Effective Alternative to the Conventional Nutrition ApproachSponsored By:Cured www.curednutrition.com/realfoodology Code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% offNatural Cycles https://www.naturalcycles.com/ 15% off with code REALFOODOLOGYPaleo Valley https://paleovalley.com/promos/realfoodology for 15% offArmra https://tryarmra.com/realfoodology 15% off first order with code REALFOODOLOGYOrganifi www.organifi.com/realfoodology Code REALFOODOLOGY gets you 20% OffCheck Out Courtney:@realfoodologywww.realfoodology.comMy Immune Supplement by 2x4Air Dr Air PurifierAquaTru Water FilterEWG Tap Water DatabaseProduced By: Drake PetersonEdited By: Mike Frey