In this episode of the Birth Rebel Podcast, Angel welcomes Lily Nichols, a leading expert in prenatal nutrition with best-selling books to her name. Lily shares her extensive knowledge and experience as a registered dietitian nutritionist and diabetes educator, focusing on the importance of whole foods and updated nutritional guidelines for pregnant women. She discusses the outdated nature of current nutritional advice, her journey into prenatal nutrition, and the critical role that proper diet plays in preventing pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. Lily also addresses common pregnancy discomforts and offers advice on how to manage them through diet. The episode concludes with a brief discussion on the challenges of adhering to a vegetarian diet during pregnancy and practical tips for optimizing nutrition in various scenarios.
00:33 Meet Our Expert in Prenatal Nutrition
01:02 The Importance of Prenatal Nutrition
01:52 Books and Resources for Expecting Moms
02:19 Journey into Prenatal Nutrition
03:47 Challenges in Prenatal Nutrition Guidelines
05:29 The Role of Nutrition in Pregnancy
06:59 Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Prenatal Care
10:54 Supporting Low-Income Moms with Nutrition
19:07 Real Food vs. Supplements
29:47 Challenges with Whole Foods Diet During Pregnancy
30:36 Importance of Prenatal Supplements
30:42 Issues with Low-Quality Prenatals
31:25 Finding Tolerable Prenatal Vitamins
35:17 Nutritional Gaps in the U.S. Diet
37:53 School Lunches and Nutritional Guidelines
41:56 Optimizing Nutrition During Pregnancy
46:34 Addressing Common Pregnancy Concerns
51:42 Vegetarian Diets and Pregnancy
56:47 Rapid Fire Tips for Pregnancy Discomforts
58:17 Where to Find More Information
Episode Resources
Real Food for Gestational Diabetes
SeekingHealth Prenatal Vitamins
Lily Nichols Social Media
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