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Boundless Body RadioNot Your Typical Dietician with Bestselling Author Lily Nichols, RDN! 917Send a textLily Nichols, RD is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out her first appearance on episode 590 of Boundless Body Radio!Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Her work in the field of gestational diabetes, which presents a revolutionary nutrient-dense, lower carb approach, 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.You can learn...
2025-12-191h 04
The Birth Lounge PodcastEp. 399 Real Food for GD with Lily NicholsThis episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, one of HeHe’s all-time favorite ways to stay cozy during pregnancy and postpartum. Their ultra-soft PJs, loungewear, and sheets make those long nights and lazy days feel a little more luxurious — and they’re a simple way to detox your home while you’re at it! Through November, you can use code HEHE to stack up to 40% off holiday sale prices on anything from dreamy PJs to new sheets: https://cozyearth.com/
In this episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, HeHe sits down with nutrition guru Lily Nichols...
2025-11-191h 21
The VBAC LinkEpisode 429 Lily Nichols, RDN Returns + Nutrition Before, During & After PregnancyWe are so excited to welcome back our favorite registered dietician and bestselling author, Lily Nichols! Lily is here to chat with us about her third book, Real Food for Fertility. She explains how while the title focuses on fertility, this book goes far beyond that, diving into how nutrition supports hormone health and overall well-being at every stage of life.Meagan and Lily talk about nutrition before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and even how diet can sometimes (but not always!) affect a baby’s size. Lily also shares her hopes for future research on nutrition recommendations and th...
2025-11-1255 min
Born Wild Podcast147. Real Food for Real Moms with Lily NicholsIn this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, host Sophia Henderson, LM, CPM, interviews Lily Nichols, a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Together, they explore the critical role of nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum, the gaps between current dietary guidelines and modern research, and the importance of combining traditional wisdom with science.Lily shares insights from her best-selling Real Food series, emphasizing the value of high-quality protein, mindful carbohydrate intake, and nutrient-dense foods for fertility, pregnancy, and recovery. The conversation also covers gestational diabetes...
2025-10-2051 min
Lo & Behold | Pregnancy, Birth, MotherhoodWhy Choline Matters in Your Pregnancy and Postpartum (and how to get enough) with Lily Nichols, RDN | Episode 19Join YBYB: www.thelabormama.com/birth & use the code PODCAST to save 20%Today I’m chatting with Lily Nichols, a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified diabetes educator, and author. Lily shares evidence-based insights on prenatal and postpartum nutrition, emphasizing the significance of choline and protein intake, especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding. We also discuss the nutrient gaps in plant-based diets and provide practical advice on meal planning and supplementation to ensure optimal health for both moms and babies. This episode is brimming with expert advice and real-life applications.Helpful Timestamps:01:44 Guest Introduction: Lily Nichols05:40 General Nutr...
2025-09-2958 min
The Wizard's Corner PodcastLily Nichols, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator and author of Real Food for Fertility.Women AND Men need the scienced backed information that Lily Nichols puts forth in her books and in this episode, you'll definietly get a snapshot of what a woman needs to focus on to create a healthy baby.There are so many things to consider, diet of course, supplimentation, but also having a great support staff after the baby comes. You'll hear about that and so much more in this episode that I am so proud to bring to you.Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion...
2025-07-2251 min
Mind Body MotherThe Truth About Fertility + Pregnancy Nutrition: Prenatal Vitamins, Folate, MTHFR + Protein With Lily Nichols, RDRegistered Dietitian Lily Nichols is the author of the #1 bestselling book on prenatal nutrition, Real Food for Pregnancy. She joins Helene to shed light on what’s missing from the conventional conversation around fertility and pregnancy nutrition.From the controversial topic of methylated folate vs. folic acid and MTHFR mutations to animal vs. plant protein and egg quality, Lily brings a science-backed, evidence based perspective on what women deserve to know—but often aren’t told—about optimizing conception and pregnancy outcomes.We cover:-What’s missing from conventional fertility and pregnancy nutrition advice...
2025-07-1056 min
How To Be WellnStrong94: What to Eat for a Healthy Pregnancy | Lily Nichols, RDNJoin me as I sit down with Lily Nichols, a renowned Registered Dietitian and author, to explore the essential nutrients for fertility, preconception, and pregnancy. Drawing from her books, "Real Food for Pregnancy" and "Real Food for Gestational Diabetes," Lily debunks common nutrition myths and highlights the importance of protein, organ meats, and key vitamins for embryo development. We discuss how to optimize fertility, especially for women with PCOS, and why managing blood sugar is vital for a healthy pregnancy. Lily also shares the ideal nutrition plan for preconception and pregnancy, how modern diets are affecting fertility, and offers...
2025-06-241h 03
Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaPrevent and Manage Gestational Diabetes With Certified Diabetes Educator Lily Nichols, RDLily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian and the author three books designed to support healthy conception, birth and postpartum, including how to prevent and manage gestational diabetes.Her books are Real Food for Fertility (co-authored by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack), Real Food For Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes.Lily shares important information all women should know about optimizing their diet for fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum from a scientific perspective. Even for women who aren't currently in the pregnancy state of mind, knowing this information early on helps everyone to make better choices down...
2025-05-1750 min
The Brilliant Fertility PodcastEpisode 044: Everything You Wanted to Know about Nutrition and Fertility with Lily Nichols, RDNThis week, I’m so excited to bring you a conversation with the incredible Lily Nichols. Lily is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author — and honestly, a breath of fresh air in the world of prenatal and fertility nutrition. Lily is known for her evidence-based (yet practical!) approach to supporting women through real food. If you've ever felt confused about what to eat while trying to conceive or wondered whether your nutrition really matters on your fertility journey... this episode is for you.Together, we explore what the latest research is telling us, why...
2025-04-2455 min
The Real Weight Loss CoachEating for Two: How Choline, Iodine, and Folate Shape Your Baby's Brain Development with Lily Nichols | EP 449Are you getting the right nutritional advice during pregnancy for you and your growing baby? This episode features pregnancy nutrition expert Lily Nichols, who challenges conventional prenatal nutrition guidelines and reveals why they're decades behind current research. Discover the critical nutrients most pregnant women are missing and how to optimize your diet for the healthiest possible pregnancy.Key Highlights:Conventional prenatal nutrition focuses on what to avoid, not what's beneficialWhy the 17-year gap between research and clinical practice hurts mothersVitamin A in pregnancy – is liver really dangerous?The choline revelation most prenatal vitamins and doctors completely ov...
2025-04-011h 02
Dr. M's Women and Children First PodcastDr. M’s Women and Children First Podcast #85 – Lily Nichols RDWelcome back to Dr. M’s Women and Children First Podcast, where we dive deep into the latest research and expert insights on health, nutrition, and optimizing well-being. Today, we sit down with an influential voice in prenatal and fertility nutrition, Lily Nichols, RD.
Lily is a registered dietitian, researcher, and best-selling author known for her groundbreaking work on real food nutrition for pregnancy. Her previous books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, have redefined how we think about maternal nutrition, blending ancestral wisdom with cutting-edge science. Now, with her latest book, Real Food for Fertility, she expa...
2025-02-081h 19Dr. M's Women and Children First PodcastDr. M’s Women and Children First Podcast #85 – Lily Nichols RDWelcome back to Dr. M’s Women and Children First Podcast, where we dive deep into the latest research and expert insights on health, nutrition, and optimizing well-being. Today, we sit down with an influential voice in prenatal and fertility nutrition, Lily Nichols, RD.
Lily is a registered dietitian, researcher, and best-selling author known for her groundbreaking work on real food nutrition for pregnancy. Her previous books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, have redefined how we think about maternal nutrition, blending ancestral wisdom with cutting-edge science. Now, with her latest book, Real Food for Fertility, she expa...
2025-02-081h 19
Well-Fed WomenReal Food For Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Health with Lily Nichols, RDNThis episode is PACKED with evidence-based information about real food for fertility with Lily Nichols, RDN! We dive right into some of the most confusing and controversial nutrition topics, including protein for fertility, vegetable oils, and iron supplements! We also talk about how to support your body postpartum so that you can get back to feeling your best after baby. Timestamps:[4:34] Welcome Lily Nichols[7:18] Does protein intake alone have a beneficial impact on fertility?[9:50] Is it that important that we focus on high quality bioavailable protein or is it that if we...
2024-12-031h 10Well-Fed WomenReal Food For Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Health with Lily Nichols, RDNThis episode is PACKED with evidence-based information about real food for fertility with Lily Nichols, RDN! We dive right into some of the most confusing and controversial nutrition topics, including protein for fertility, vegetable oils, and iron supplements! We also talk about how to support your body postpartum so that you can get back to feeling your best after baby. Timestamps:[4:34] Welcome Lily Nichols[7:18] Does protein intake alone have a beneficial impact on fertility?[9:50] Is it that important that we focus on high quality bioavailable protein or is it that if we...
2024-12-031h 10Healthy As A Mother#88: Gestational Diabetes Part 2 with Lily Nichols This is the second part of our two-part series all about Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols RDN. In this episode, we do an overview of testing options and discuss some of the lesser-known nuances of normal pregnancy metabolism - getting into some fascinating details around low blood sugars, continuous glucose monitors, and nutritive ketosis in pregnancy. We then discuss the conventional dietary recommendations and how they are insufficient and outdated and discuss the method of blood sugar management that Lily recommends to her clients to achieve the best outcomes. Also discussed is how this diagnosis of gestational diabetes can...
2024-11-271h 08Healthy As A Mother#87: Gestational Diabetes Part 1 with Lily NicholsThis episode is part 1 of an interview all about gestational diabetes with registered dietitian and well-known author, Lily Nichols. We discuss the ins and outs of how pregnancy metabolism changes insulin function and levels, and what happens when this process results in elevated blood sugar levels over time. We discuss risk factors for developing gestational diabetes, prevention, early screening that should be taking place but is not, lab lists, the risks to the baby if the mom's blood sugar continues to stay elevated, and the problems with certain testing methods. We also go on an all-too-important rant about vitamin...
2024-11-201h 16
Born To Know004. Are Your Fertility Problems Caused By A Lack Of Protein? With Lily NicholsEvery woman deserves to start or grow her family on her own organic timeline. If you’re ready to take your fertility into your own hands, take my masterclass on Getting Pregnant After 35.In this episode, Eyla interviews Lily Nichols, a renowned dietitian and certified diabetes educator with deep expertise in prenatal and fertility nutrition. It’s a fact that what you eat impacts your fertility, so what does that mean for you? Is a plant-based diet the best? What is the role of protein? What are the common misconceptions about eating for fertility that...
2024-11-051h 05
Beyond Sugar Freedom PodcastGestational Diabetes and nutrition for pregnancy with Lily Nichols [Ep. 175]Most OBGYns and Midwives don’t ask you about what you’re eating.Yet your nutrition during pregnancy (and before) is obviously such a key factor to growing a healthy and resilient baby.So what’s missing here?And what’s the deal with Gestational Diabetes? What really is it and how does it develop? Thankfully our guest today has all the answers.Lily Nichols has made it her life’s mission to research and educate the world around prenatal nutrition.If you’re thinking of having a baby, alre...
2024-10-2259 min
Down to Birth#287 | Lily Nichols on Fertility, Folate and FoodIf there is one best place to begin when it comes to optimizing our fertility, it is with food, and who better to bring us the lowdown on what we do and don't need for fertility optimization than Lily Nichols, RDN, the modern-day-author and guru of all things related to food and pregnancy. In today's episode, she delivers crucial information about how our modern food practices, particularly the standard American diet, set us up for sub-optimal fertility and contribute to the most common complications of pregnancy including pre-eclampsia, pre-term labor, PPROM, and more. She opens our eyes to the...
2024-10-1646 min
Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself#371 Preconception & Fertility Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDESend a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m thrilled to have Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE, back with us! In this episode, Lily gives us the scoop on her latest book, Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, which focuses on preconception nutrition for both women and men. We cover everything from improving sperm quality to the crucial role of nutrient-dense foods for both partners. Lily is all about breaking down myths, especially when it comes to avoiding fats and animal proteins, which are actually key players in healthy pregnancies. I love Li...
2024-10-1054 min
Empowered NutritionGestational Diabetes Myths and Tips with Lily Nichols Episode Summary In this episode of the Empowered Nutrition Podcast, we are joined by Lily Nichols, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, and researcher known for her evidence-based approach to prenatal nutrition. Lily is the founder of the Institute for Prenatal NutritionⓇ and co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy. She has authored several bestselling books on real food nutrition that have influenced prenatal health worldwide. In this discussion, Lily shares insights into the relationship between insulin resistance and gestational diabetes, emphasizing the importance of managing blood sugar before, duri...
2024-09-2555 min
On Health for WomenReal Food for Gestational Diabetes with Aviva Romm and Lily NicholsI remember when I first started practicing as a midwife—way back in the '80s—there was barely a whisper about how nutrition could impact pregnancy. I taught my first prenatal nutrition class in 1990, and the hunger for information was almost palpable. It’s amazing to me that, fast forward to today, we’re still facing a gap in understanding just how much food and lifestyle choices affect both mom and baby. But here’s the thing—there’s so much hope and possibility when we’re armed with the right information, and today’s guest has dedicated her life to provid...
2024-09-1855 min
High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney AronoffWhat Men & Women Should Eat for Fertility & Pre-Conception with Lily NicholsLily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. She is the founder of the Institute for Prenatal Nutrition®, co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy, and the author of three books: Real Food for Fertility, Real Food for Pregnancy, and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily’s bestselling books have helped tens of thousands of mamas (and babies!), are used in university-level maternal nutrition and midwifery courses, and have even influenced prenatal nutrition policy internationally. We discussTimeline of when we sh...
2024-09-1751 min
Self DirectedLily Nichols | Real Food Strategies for Maternal and Infant HealthLily Nichols is a renowned dietitian and best-selling author, an expert in prenatal nutrition, and advocates for real food and evidence-based approaches that empower parents to take control of their health.We explore the critical link between a mother's metabolic health during pregnancy and her child's long-term wellness, including the irreplaceable role of long-term breastfeeding.Are you struggling with blood sugar spikes and persistent cravings? Learn how a protein-rich breakfast can set the tone for balanced blood sugar levels throughout your day, reducing those intense cravings and hunger pangs. Our conversation is packed with practical...
2024-09-1236 min
The Homebirth Midwife PodcastReal Food for Fertility with Lily Nichols, RDN CDEToday midwife Sarah interviews Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE about her new book, "Real Food for Fertility". Lily and Sarah talk all about the importance of protein for fertility, maximizing pre-conception nutritional intake, and how to avoid some of the common misconceptions and mistakes of the preconception period. --- Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. She is the founder of the Institute for Prenatal Nutrition®, co-founder of the Women's Health Nutrition Academy, and th...
2024-08-2746 min
To The RootThe Secrets of Real Food Nutrition with Lily NicholsIn this episode of the To The Root Podcast, Robyn Spangler R.D, we dive into a business journey with the insightful and knowledgeable Lily Nichols, a renowned registered dietitian in the pregnancy and fertility space.Lily unpacks her journey into the field of nutrition and specifically, pregnancy and fertility. She walks through intentional (and risky) decisions made along the way that have significantly impacted the trajectory of her career. Highlights from the episode:Lily discusses her journey into the field o...
2024-08-2753 min
1 Girl Revolution223: Real Food for Fertility + Pregnancy - Lily NicholsThis week on The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Lily Nichols, a trailblazer in women's health and co-author of the new book, "Real Food for Fertility." Lily is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author of three books Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, Real Food for Pregnancy, and Real Food for Fertility (co-author with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack). Lily's work and her research have set new standards in the women's health and wellness field and her work continues to impact nutrition policies and practices worldwide. Lily is also the founder of the Institute for Prenatal Nutrition® and the c...
2024-08-081h 06Healthy As A Mother#68: Real Food for Fertility with Lily NicholsWhat should we be eating to boost our fertility? Today we unpack all things food and fertility with Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, and popular author of the book: Real Food for Pregnancy, Lily Nichols. Lily and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, the author of the Fifth Vital Sign, teamed up to write the brand new book, Real Food for Fertility and we talk about what to eat for female and male fertility, what's wrong with the Mediterranean diet diet, some of the things that surprised her during her research, and so much more! Let's dive right in! This e...
2024-07-101h 30
The Birth Rebel PodcastManaging Pregnancy Discomforts & Complication with Nutrition with Lily Nichols - 51In 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...
2024-07-081h 02
Peak Performance Life PodcastEPI 152: Tips For Better Fertility, Healthier Pregnancy, And Setting Your Child Up For A Healthy Life. With Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Lily NicholsShow notes: (1:09) What got Lily into the work she does today (2:29) Maternal health and its impact on the baby's long-term health (5:18) Addressing fertility challenges with nutrition (13:56) Role of supplements in preconception and pregnancy (17:29) Recommended foods for fertility and pregnancy (23:52) Managing stress and its impact on fertility (29:41) Toxin exposure and fertility (39:15) Gestational diabetes and how to prevent getting the diagnosis (45:06) Where to find Lily (46:54) Outro Who is Lily Nichols? Lily N...
2024-06-1848 min
The Metabolic LinkLily Nichols, RDN, CDE | Optimizing Pregnancy and Metabolic Health | The Metabolic Link Ep.42Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive episodes and earn CMEs! Registered dietitian, Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE, is back on The Metabolic Link, this time in an intimate interview that dives into the critical links between metabolic health, perinatal nutrition, and long-term wellbeing. This episode dives deep into how nutrition during the childbearing years can affect not only mothers but their children throughout their lives.Lily, who is also a New York Times bestselling author of key books on prenatal nutrition, unpacks the significance of blood sugar balance, the role of various micronutrients, and...
2024-06-0421 min
IF MAMA AIN’T HEALTHY (AIN’T NOBODY HEALTHY) - Holistic Wellness, Metabolic Health, Health Coaching, Christian Pregnancy, Natural Birth - formerly YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAYEP 93 \ Why Real Food During Pregnancy Matters: More About Prenatal Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDEPrenatal nutrition is one of the only things you can truly control during pregnancy. If you've listened long to my podcast, you know that's something I preach over and over, especially in episodes 23-26 and 88. In today's episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE, author of three books all about this topic. You can find the links to the books below as well as links to the articles she references during our discussion!
Lily's Folic acid vs. folate article
Lily's Article about "Can You Eat Too Much Fish During Pregnancy" (dis...
2024-05-2856 minIF MAMA AIN’T HEALTHY (AIN’T NOBODY HEALTHY) - Holistic Wellness, Metabolic Health, Health Coaching, Christian Pregnancy, Natural Birth - formerly YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAYEP 93 \ Why Real Food During Pregnancy Matters: More About Prenatal Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDEPrenatal nutrition is one of the only things you can truly control during pregnancy. If you've listened long to my podcast, you know that's something I preach over and over, especially in episodes 23-26 and 88. In today's episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE, author of three books all about this topic. You can find the links to the books below as well as links to the articles she references during our discussion!
Lily's Folic acid vs. folate article
Lily's Article about "Can You Eat Too Much Fish During Pregnancy" (dis...
2024-05-2856 min
Trying To Be Positive With Anne MatthewsLily Nichols: Real Dietary Advice (And Really Good Information For Improving Fertility)On this episode we engage in a captivating conversation with Lily Nichols, delving deep into the intricate relationship between fertility and nutrition. Discover the pivotal role diet plays in shaping reproductive health, as we explore the impact of nutritional choices on fertility outcomes. Lily Nichols, a renowned expert in the field, provides invaluable insights into optimizing fertility through strategic dietary approaches.
Uncover the significance of essential elements such as protein, fats, and specific nutrients in bolstering both male and female fertility. Our discussion extends to the transformative potential of dietary interventions in enhancing egg and sperm quality...
2024-05-1359 min
The NaturalBirth TalkGestational Diabetes w/ Lily Nichols, RDN, Author of "Real Food for Gestational Diabetes"Gestational diabetes is fairly common among pregnancy women in America. Lily Nichols, author of Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and renowned registered dietician & certified diabetes researcher, covers many important topics regarding how to care for your blood sugar and healthful eating during pregnancy!Resources Mentioned:Lily Nichols' Site https://lilynicholsrdn.com/Lily's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PilatesNutritionistLily's Other Resources: Gestational Diabetes Course: http://realfoodforgd.com/online-course/Blog Post- I Failed the Glucola Test: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/i-failed-the-glucola/Real Food for Fertility: https://realfoodforfertility.com/Other Books: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/books/Links to find the guidelines fo...
2024-04-2956 min
The Dr. Tyna ShowMetabolic Health During Pregnancy & It’s Long Term Effects on Our Children | Lily NicholsEP. 145: In this episode of the Dr. Tyna show, we’re diving deep into the realm of prenatal and pregnancy metabolic health with registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Lily Nichols as she unpacks the sobering realities of metabolic health for women and men in their reproductive years and its impact on future generations. Come along as Lily Nichols shares her expertise on gestational diabetes, revealing how maternal blood sugar control affects fetal health and long-term risks. From how we test for and treat gestational diabetes in pregnancy to the significance of metabolic health in preconception preparation, we explore th...
2024-04-241h 08
Gutsy Health | Nutrition and MedicineNavigate the Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Journey With Confidence with Lily Nichols“Crucial minerals like iron, copper, zinc, and iodine are needed during fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum breastfeeding. They play vital roles in red blood cell production, thyroid function, breast milk quality, and overall maternal and fetal health.”Are you feeling confused by all the conflicting pregnancy diet advice out there?Unsure which nutrients are truly vital for boosting your fertility? Or perhaps feeling anxious about postpartum recovery?Take a deep breath. This episode might provide the answers you need...
2024-04-091h 02
Renegade Remission: Holistic Healing and Nutrition for Chronic and Terminal Illness, Cancer, ALS, MS, Dementia, Heart DiseaseLily Nichols on Optimizing Fertility and Pregnancy: A Deep Dive into NutritionToday we are PUMPED to sit down with one of Elanie's all time- nutrition heroes - Lily Nichols.
Lily is a registered dietitian/nutritionist and certified diabetes educator, whose work has included prenatal nutrition public policy, consulting, research, writing, and clinical practice.
Lily's work is known for being evidence-based and sensible (yes, that’s a fancy way of saying common sense).
If you’ve read either of Lily's bestselling books—Real Food for Pregnancy or Real Food for Gestational Diabetes— you will be excited to know that along with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, Lily has a new book...
2024-04-081h 24
Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin127. Fueling for Fertility: Nutrition to Conceive and Carry w/ Lily Nichols RDNRegistered dietician nutritionist, author and fertility expert Lily Nichols provides guidance on the intricate world of fertility challenges and optimal nutrition. There is a significant disparity between existing prenatal guidelines and what is optimal for both the mother and the baby. In her latest book Real Food for Fertility, she shares the power of nutrition to optimize your fertility and ensure a healthy start for your future child. We highlight the concerning fertility crisis in the United States, and Lily sheds light on the pivotal role of protein intake in fertility, offering insights into recognizing symptoms of protein deficiency...
2024-03-281h 29
The Tracy Donegan PodcastReal Food for Fertility - A Conversation with Lily NicholsIn today's episode, Tracy Donegan interviews Lily Nichols about her work in the birth world and her focus on prenatal nutrition for a healthy baby. They discuss the misinformation and common deficiencies in pregnancy nutrition, as well as the importance of preconception nutrition. Lily Nichols shares insights from her new book on fertility and her professional mentorship program. Lily Nichols and Tracy discuss the challenges of navigating pregnancy guidelines and controversies.
2024-03-0737 min
The MamasteFit Podcast52: Understanding Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols, RDNGina and Roxanne sit down with registered dietitian nutritionist and author, Lily Nichols, for a comprehensive discussion on gestational diabetes and prenatal nutrition. Nichols shares her insights on preconception planning, gestational diabetes testing, and management methods during pregnancy. She highlights the long-term effects of gestational diabetes on both mother and child, and explains the difference between recommended daily nutrient intake versus optimal nourishment based on up-to-date research. Furthermore, Nichols shares the role of exercise, protein consumption, and other micronutrients in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes and maintaining blood sugar levels.
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2024-02-2846 min
Fertility Confidence PodcastFCP E107. Real Food For Fertility with Lily Nichols RDNThis week's guest is a trailblazer in the nutrition world when it comes to pregnancy and fertility. Lily Nichols, RDN is the author of Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes - and now her new book with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is out called Real Food For Fertility. In this episode Lily and I chat about: the research that goes into a book of this caliber protein requirements in fertility and why women need more protein if you should be intermittent fasting if you're TTC the deal with soy and women's hormones a look...
2024-02-271h 02
The Period PartyReal Food for Fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack & Lily NicholsLisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control,conception, and monitoring overall health. Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. In their new phenomenal book Real Food for Fertility, Lisa and Lily unravel the complexities of preconception nutrition and fertility optimization. I was an early reviewer of this book and can’t recommend it enough.In this episode, Lisa, Lily, and I talk about the importance of...
2024-02-191h 06
The Wildly Capable ShowReal food for pregnancy—unpacking the optimal prenatal diet with Lily Nichols, RDNIn this episode, we sat down with Lily Nichols, RDN, the author of Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily is an expert in prenatal nutrition and shares invaluable information regarding the optimal prenatal diet. Lily talks to us about blood sugar, gestation diabetes, the importance of protein during pregnancy, the truth about vitamin A, and so much more. Find Lily Nichols' books HERE. Find Lily Nichols on Instagram HERE. Find Homegrown on Instagram HERE. Find Liz Haselmayer on Instagram HERE. Find Joey Haselmayer on Instagram HERE.Shop real...
2024-02-141h 41
What if we were taught..Real Food for Pregnancy with Lily Nichols RDN, CDEWhen it comes to book recommendations for pregnancy there is 1 book that makes my TOP recommendation to read and that is real food for pregnancy by Lily Nichols. When it comes to nutrition in pregnancy we are often told what NOT to eat, but rarely what we SHOULD and NEED to actually nourish our bodies and our babies as well as minimise a range of pregnancy and neonatal complications. Lily Nichols books - Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and Real Food for Pregnancy are by far the most evidence based and meticulously researched pregnancy nutrition books I...
2024-02-131h 41
Be Well by Kelly LevequePrepare Your Body for Pregnancy: Preconception Nutrition & Fertility Awareness with Lily Nichols & Lisa Hendrickson-Jack #WellnessWednesdaysIn today's episode, I welcome back Lily Nichols and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. This time, they're here to talk about their new book, Real Food for Fertility, and to dive into the new research around nutrition and fertility. As an important topic for this community, I am so excited for you all to learn about how to prepare your body for pregnancy with preconception nutrition and fertility awareness from two women who are experts in the field.Lily Nichols is an RDN Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified...
2024-02-071h 13
The VBAC LinkEpisode 275 Lily Nichols + All About Gestational DiabetesWe have an incredibly special episode for you today with the one and only Lily Nichols! She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and the author of two books (soon to be three!)-- Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily is truly a pregnancy nutrition expert providing women with access to the most current evidence-based information regarding food. Lily specializes in helping women with gestational diabetes feel empowered with options to help their blood sugar stay diet-controlled. This important work is helping women with gestational diabetes have healthier pregnancies and m...
2024-02-0749 min
RealfoodologyHow to Be Healthy Before, During & After Pregnancy | Lily NicholsEP. 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...
2024-02-061h 09
The Natural State with Dr. Anthony Gustin194: Lily Nichols - Supporting Healthy Pregnancies with Ancestral Knowledge & Evidence-Based Prenatal NutritionLily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author. She discusses how to combine ancestral knowledge and evidence-based prenatal nutrition to support healthy pregnancies with Dr. Anthony Gustin. Lily’s first bestselling book, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, dives into why a nutrient-dense, lower-carb approach works for women worried about or managing gestational diabetes. Her second book, Real Food for Pregnancy, is the most comprehensive text on prenatal nutrition to date — with nearly 1,000 citations that challenge conventional prenatal nutrition guidelines and confirm what our ancestors have known for ge...
2024-01-291h 10
Regenerative Health with Max Gulhane, MD44. Lily Nichols: Role of Seafood and DHA in Optimal Breastfeeding, Pregnancy & Post PartumLily Nichols joins me to continue our exploration of optimal pregnancy and post-partum nutrition. This episode contains extremely valuable information on how to ensure your baby receives all the nutrients they need to thrive. We cover controversies surrounding seafood and raw fish consumption during pregnancy, the critical role of DHA, circadian rhythms & breastfeeding, harms of a high omega-6 diet on baby's brain development, iron status in pregnancy and MUCH more.Lily Nichols RDN is a registered dietitian, pregnancy nutrition expert and author of the book Real Food for Pregnancy. I previously spoke to Lily in e...
2023-11-181h 27
Evidence Based Birth®REPLAY - EBB 194: Nutrition and Real Food in Pregnancy with Lily Nichols, RDNJuly 26, 2023 - For today's episode, we are highlighting one of our favorite podcast episodes with the replay of an interview with Lily Nichols, RDN, all about nutrition and real food in pregnancy. Content warning: gestational diabetes, high-risk pregnancies, food insecurities, "failed diet therapy", NICU, and interventions On today's podcast, we're going to talk with Lily Nichols, RDN, about nutrition and real food in pregnancy. Lily Nichols (she/her) is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused...
2023-07-2637 min
The Resource Doula34. Lily Nichols on Fueling Fertility: Demystifying Preconception Nutrition with Real FoodSend us a textOn this episode of the podcast I chat with Lily Nichols about preconception nutrition, how the common recommendations are outdated and even potentially harmful, and we take a deeper look at folate and how folic acid supplementation isn’t all it’s chalked up to be.Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy and the au...
2023-06-291h 19
Regenerative Health with Max Gulhane, MD16. Lily Nichols: Optimizing Prenatal Nutrition to Build the Healthiest BabyLily Nichols joins me to discuss optimal foods for pregnancy, the current misguided dietary approach to gestational diabetes, folate vs folic acid, what to eat to prevent stretch marks, Vitamin K2 and much, much more.Lily is a registered dietitian and certified diabetic educator. She is the author of two seminal works of prenatal nutrition, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and Real Food For Pregnancy, She also runs the Womens’ Health Nutrition Academy, an online learning portal for evidence-based nutrition training.TIMESTAMPS00:00:04 Podcast begins00:01:17 Lily’s backstory00:07:53 Carbohydrates and gestational diab...
2023-02-221h 00
"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive ParentRethinking Prenatal and Postpartum Nutrition with Lily NicholsPrenatal and postpartum nutrition is a topic every mama deserves clarity on—and in this episode, we bring back the incredible Lily Nichols to break it down with research-backed wisdom and compassion. Lily is a registered dietitian, diabetes educator, and author of the best-selling books Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Together, we cover the often-overlooked importance of protein, the truth about blood sugar during pregnancy, and why the conventional glucose tolerance test might not be the best fit for everyone. We also dive into the nuances of weight gain in pregnancy and th...
2023-01-031h 21
Better HealthWhat Food Should I Eat During Pregnancy? With RDN Lily NicholsAre 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 BioLily 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...
2022-11-2241 min
Mind, Body, and SoilNutrient Dense Whole Foods for Pre-Conception, Pregnancy, and Beyond with Lily Nichols, RDNLily Nichols, RDN is shifting the paradigm on what it means to eat for your health in your child-bearing years. Author of Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, Lily is leading a grassroots movement on getting back to eating nutrient dense foods and is at the cutting edge of the research on just how important they are for the health of mother, infant, and future generations. In this episode, we cover the journey from pre-conception through post-partum nutrition, highlighting just where the history of foods recommended for pregnancy begins to go awry. Lily’s book is...
2022-11-151h 50
Curious Women034 What to Eat For Pregnancy, Postpartum and Breastfeeding with Lily NicholsPrenatal nutrition is a multifaceted and intricate field. You have probably been given a lot of well-intentioned advice about what to eat (or what not to eat), but unfortunately, much of it is outdated or not supported by evidence. In today's episode of the Curious Women podcast, we talk about healthy eating during pregnancy, recovery, and breastfeeding with Lily Nichols. Lily is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author passionate about evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Also, her work is well-respected for its research orientation, thoroughness, and commonsense because she draws from both modern scientific literature...
2022-10-311h 05
Curious Women034 What to Eat For Pregnancy, Postpartum and Breastfeeding with Lily NicholsPrenatal nutrition is a multifaceted and intricate field. You have probably been given a lot of well-intentioned advice about what to eat (or what not to eat), but unfortunately, much of it is outdated or not supported by evidence. In today's episode of the Curious Women podcast, we talk about healthy eating during pregnancy, recovery, and breastfeeding with Lily Nichols. Lily is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author passionate about evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Also, her work is well-respected for its research orientation, thoroughness, and commonsense because she draws from both modern scientific literature...
2022-10-311h 11
The No BS Approach to Motherhood PodcastDebunking Myths Surrounding Pregnancy Nutrition & Gestational Diabetes // Lily NicholsWe have been waiting to share this epic episode with you guys. This week we chat to the amazing Lily Nichols and debunk myths surrounding pregnancy nutrition & Gestational Diabetes.
Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist , Certified Diabetes Educator and an absolute pioneer in the pregnancy nutrition space. Her approach to nutrition embraces real food, integrative medicine, and mindful eating practices. In todays episode we dive deep into the condition gestational diabetes in pregnancy.
Lily provides information around:
- What gestational diabetes is?
- Why 1st trimester screening is important.
2022-10-2349 min
Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthPrenatal Nutrition Series: Real food for pregnancy with Lily NicholsLily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Who is Lily Nichols (2:15) Real Food For Pregnancy book by Lily Nichols What prompted Lily to do prenatal nutrition for women (3:20) Common misconceptions about prenatal nutrition (5:42) Best vegetarian protein sources for pregnancy (10:06) You were fe...
2022-07-2635 min
The Nourished CEO PodcastPrenatal Nutrition Myths and Truths with Lily Nichols, RDThere's a lot that expectant mothers are told that's simply not true. But that doesn't mean you need to enter pregnancy uninformed. Instead, listen to the experts out there who have the information you need to hear! Since I'm out on maternity leave, I want to leave you with one of the most popular episodes of this show, which happens to be super relevant to any woman about to find herself in my situation. About Lily Nichols, RDN Lily Nichols is a registered dietician and nutritionist specializing in gestational health. She's...
2022-06-201h 16
The Optimal Body215 | Updated Nutrition for Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes with Lily NicholsIs a low fat diet the best diet for pregnancy? Does blood sugar have a generational impact? Lily Nichols, registered dietician and certified diabetes educator, debunks misconceptions surrounding diet and gestational diabetes throughout pregnancy. Diving into generational impact and the importance of maternal nutrition for the baby’s lifelong health, Lily explains the importance of blood sugar control, pancreas health, and insulin production in pregnancy. Furthermore, she names the outdates guidlines on carbohydrate intake and micronutrient intakes, highlighting natural multivitamin sources. She describes the importance of eggs, organ meats, dairy, and fresh produce as concentrated sources of deficient vitamins an...
2022-06-151h 00
Reflective Parenting by Curious NeuronEncore: Eating real food during and after pregnancy with Lily NicholsSend us a textWhat does "eat well" during pregnancy really mean? What is the difference between micro and macronutrients, and how to make sure my body is getting everything it needs to make sure my baby is developing well? What are the best foods, and what to avoid, according to recent research? Can I trust the conventional prenatal guidelines when it comes to nutrition? I am getting enough protein in my prenatal diet? What is choline, and why is important for fetus development? What about food cravings, what do they mean (and should I listen to...
2022-04-181h 27
Well-Fed WomenNutrition for Pregnancy, Postpartum Recovery, and Breastfeeding with Lily Nichols, RDN [Renewed]Here are the notes for episode #370 of Well-Fed Women. Be sure to check back every Tuesday for a new episode, and head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher to subscribe!To leave a review for the podcast (HORRAY!), go to: https://coconutsandkettlebells.com/reviewIn this episode, Noelle and Lily Nichols, RDN discuss nutrition for pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and breastfeedingGot a question you’d like us to answer? Email us at wellfedwomen@gmail.com.10% of the funds we receive from our sponsors is donated directly to our partner charity, Thistle Fa...
2022-04-051h 23Well-Fed WomenNutrition for Pregnancy, Postpartum Recovery, and Breastfeeding with Lily Nichols, RDN [Renewed]Here are the notes for episode #370 of Well-Fed Women. Be sure to check back every Tuesday for a new episode, and head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher to subscribe!To leave a review for the podcast (HORRAY!), go to: https://coconutsandkettlebells.com/reviewIn this episode, Noelle and Lily Nichols, RDN discuss nutrition for pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and breastfeedingGot a question you’d like us to answer? Email us at wellfedwomen@gmail.com.10% of the funds we receive from our sponsors is donated directly to our partner charity, Thistle Fa...
2022-04-051h 23Pure Nurture Pregnancy and BirthEncore: Real food for pregnancy with Lily NicholsLily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Who is Lily Nichols (2:15) Real Food For Pregnancy book by Lily Nichols What prompted Lily to do prenatal nutrition for women (3:20) Common misconceptions about prenatal nutrition (5:42) Best vegetarian protein sources for pregnancy (10:06) You were fe...
2022-01-2834 minDr. M's Women and Children First PodcastDr. M’s Women and Children First Podcast #12 – Lily Nichols, Nutrition and PregnancyLily Nichols and I had a lovely discussion on maternal nutrition for podcast episode #12.
Lily Nichols is a registered dietician and a seeker of best practices in nutrition based on cutting edge science and not American Diatetic Association dogma. She is thoughtful and dedicated to helping mothers and mother's to be navigate the crazy world of food and health.
Her website states:
Standard prenatal nutrition advice is due for an overhaul. Evidence is mounting that real food offers optimal nourishment for mamas and babies.
This statement encapsulates everything that I believe in. We need change around our relationship to food...
2021-12-111h 08Dr. M's Women and Children First PodcastDr. M’s Women and Children First Podcast #12 – Lily Nichols, Nutrition and PregnancyLily Nichols and I had a lovely discussion on maternal nutrition for podcast episode #12.
Lily Nichols is a registered dietician and a seeker of best practices in nutrition based on cutting edge science and not American Diatetic Association dogma. She is thoughtful and dedicated to helping mothers and mother's to be navigate the crazy world of food and health.
Her website states:
Standard prenatal nutrition advice is due for an overhaul. Evidence is mounting that real food offers optimal nourishment for mamas and babies.
This statement encapsulates everything that I believe in. We need change around our relationship to food...
2021-12-111h 08Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself#204 Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols, RDNSend a textINTRO:This week I continue our Women's Fertility Month with return guest Lily Nichols, RDN to discuss Gestational Diabetes, a deep dive into why and how to manage blood sugar levels in pregnancy. Lily shares information for pregnant women and practitioners alike. Lily's no nonsense approach is research based and results driven.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Current guidelines and changes over the yearsGuidelines are contradictory in some areas and due for an updateWhy do we treat with high carbs when we fail a glucose tolerance test? Shift t...
2021-10-2546 min
Evidence Based Birth®Nutrition and Real Food in Pregnancy with Lily Nichols, RDNOn today's podcast, we're going to talk with Lily Nichols, RDN, about nutrition and real food in pregnancy. Lily Nichols (she/her) is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is co-founder of the Women's Health Nutrition Academy and the author of two books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily's bestselling books have helped tens of thousands of families, are used in university-level maternal nutrition and midwifery c...
2021-09-2936 min
Thinking Health PodcastS1E9: Lily Nichols - Updating Pregnancy Nutrition Advice for Better Blood Sugar ManagementLily Nichols is a registered dietician and nutritionist, a certified diabetes educator, researcher, and best-selling author who has a passion for uncovering evidence-based prenatal nutrition. She comes on the show to share the research behind why our pregnancy nutritional advice should be updated, how her approach differs from conventional policies, why she focuses on blood sugar management in pregnancy, the macro and micronutrients to focus on while pregnant, and so much more. Here’s a peek at what Lily and Chris Irvin get into: 00:00 Introduction 4:20 How Lily’s Real Food for Pregn...
2021-09-291h 11
Living Your Big Bold LifeProtein's Key Role in Fertility, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and the Prevention of Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols RDNToday we have the amazing Lily Nichols with us to discuss protein's key role in fertility, pregnancy, breastfeeding and the prevention of gestational diabetes.
Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is co-founder of the Women's Health Nutrition Academy and the author of two books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily’s bestselling books have helped tens of thousands of mamas (and babies!), are used in university-level ma...
2021-09-281h 26
The Juna Moms PodcastEating During Pregnancy: Everything You Need To Know and More with Lily NicholsOn this episode Sarah chats with Lily Nichols, RDN.
Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition.
In the episode Sarah and Lily discuss the following topics related to food and pregnancy:
• eggs
• fish
• choline
• folate
• caffeine
• protein
• veggies
• eating for gestational diabetes
• baby brain health
• nausea
• and much much more.
Lily also shares her top 3 food tips for pregnant mamas. Listen to find out!
For more from juna, visit juna.co or ch...
2021-05-051h 06
Naturally NourishedEpisode 229: Real Food For Pregnancy with Lily NicholsAre carbs necessary during pregnancy? Is there such a thing as too much salt during pregnancy? What should baby’s first foods be? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Lily Nichols, an incredible wealth of knowledge on all things real food, pregnancy and baby! Learn how the prenatal guidelines should be revised, what nutrients pregnant women need the most of and which foods you actually need to avoid during pregnancy.
In this episode, Ali and Becki interview fellow real food dietitian Lily Nichols and pick her brain on all things Real Food for Preg...
2021-03-021h 21
The Ultimate Baby PodcastHow to Have a Real Food Pregnancy with Lily NicholsWhen I first came across Lily’s book Real Food for Pregnancy, I was so grateful to know that there was a resource out there that aligned completely with my values. Even better, Lily is someone who has done the research and focuses on evidence based nutrition proving that a whole food, ancestral diet is critical to a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant you need to listen to this episode. Highlights from this episode: Sarelle’s 53-week milestones Common misconceptions people have about pregnancy nutrition You...
2021-02-241h 23
SuperFeast PodcastReal Nutrition For Maternal Wellbeing with Lily NicholsSuperFeast is bringing you another epic episode of the Women's Series today as Tahnee sits down for an insightful conversation with Lily Nichols, registered dietician, nutritionist, accomplished diabetes educator, author, comprehensive researcher, and mother. Her books Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and Real Food for Pregnancy hone in on evidence-based nutrition for prenatal/pregnancy health and are thoroughly researched assets to the field of maternal wellbeing. Her work stands out for the grounded approach it takes and has not only helped tens of thousands of women manage gestational diabetes but has also influenced nutrition policies internationally. For...
2020-12-141h 09
MikkipediaLily NicholsLily 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...
2020-12-011h 10
The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast: Healthy Cooking Hacks, Meal Planning & Meal Prep for Busy MomsReal Food for Pregnancy with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDEWhen I did a call out for topics for Season 3 of the podcast, pregnancy and postpartum came out number one, and I knew just the guest I wanted to have one. Not only is this guest a wealth of knowledge- she also helped me personally cultivate a healthier pregnancy with my second daughter than my first- so I am so thrilled she said "yes" to being a guest!In the first part of our Women's Health Series, we're talking to Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE, expert on prenatal nutrition to talk all about what it means to embrace...
2020-10-121h 28
Food Freedom and Fertility PodcastExpert in Real Food for Prenatal Nutrition an Interview with Lily Nichols, RDNWelcome back, listeners! Today we are having a chat with Lily Nichols, a kick-butt registered dietitian nutritionist who wrote Real Food For Gestational Diabetes and Real Food For Pregnancy. Here we learn about Lily's work and research, her history as a dietitian, and get a nice sample of the wisdom and expertise she has to bring to women who are trying to get pregnant. This episode starts off with Lily sharing with us her experience with the prenatal dietary guidelines. To sum it up: she's not impressed with mainstream guidelines. Now she writes about how...
2020-08-1759 minThe Nourished CEO PodcastPrenatal Nutrition Myths and Truths with Lily NicholsMost of the information out there about prenatal nutrition is out of date. That doesn't mean you have to forge ahead uninformed, it means you have to listen to other experts. I'm joined by Lily Nichols, RDN, to talk all things nutrition for stacking the pregnancy deck in your favor. About Lily Nichols, RDN Lily Nichols, RDN is a registered dietician/nutritionist and certified diabetes educator. She's spent her career researching, and putting into practice with her two pregnancies, real food nutrition for pregnancy and gestational diabetes. She's discovered a huge gap between...
2020-07-201h 15
Coffee with the DocsLily Nichols, RDN on Prenatal + Postpartum NutritionWe are SO lucky to have had the opportunity to interview Lily Nichols! We delve into the importance of having adequate nutrition and supplementation to promote fertility and conception, pregnancy, and the postpartum period to have the healthiest baby and mama.
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 revol...
2020-07-1454 min
Vaginas and VertebraeEating Real Food with Lily Nichols RDNSuper excited to share this powerful episode with you!
We have a very special guest on our podcast, Lily Nichols. Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietician/Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator as well as a consultant for high risk pregnancies such as gestational diabetes, a researcher, and an author. Her expertise and experiences has devoted her to evidence based research on real food nutrition for pregnancy and gestational diabetes.
There are so many questions that Dr. Madalyn and Dr. Kaylee receive in their practice from mamas and expecting mamas...
2020-05-2647 min
The Women’s Health Podcast026 - Lily Nichols - Have We Been Getting Nutrition For Pregnancy All Wrong?In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Lily Nichols about nutrition in pregnancy- and some may consider this one a little controversial.
Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes.
In this interview, we cover
- where Lily developed her passion for pre/postnatal nutrition.
...
2020-03-021h 16
Thyroid StrongWhat Is Most Important For You & Your Baby Postpartum w/ Lily NicholsConventional wisdom has it that women should get back to their usual life as soon as they can after giving birth. It turns out that that is so far from the truth. Doing so ignores the important postpartum period, something we dive deep into in this episode. Today I’m welcoming back to the podcast Lily Nichols. Lily is a registered dietician and nutritionist specializing in gestational health. With the goal of helping women make use of holistic tools to live more healthfully, Lily has been spreading the message of getting the best diet to maximize health be...
2020-01-0954 min
Unrefined SHEEp. 37 Empowered Prenatal Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RD (Rebroadcast)Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2020 by sharing our most popular episode of 2019. Enjoy! Jenny and Liz will be back soon!
Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, author, and mom with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition.
IN THIS EPISODE
Why is prenatal nutrition important? Epigenetics is (in part) the expression of our baby’s genes. Prenatal nutrition can minimize the risk of baby developing issues later in life.
Newsflash: 17 years before research gets into clinical practice. Hospital/office policy may be further delayed.
N...
2020-01-0357 min
Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your LifeInterview with Lily Nichols: Nutrition in Pregnancy and BreastfeedingJoin me this week for a chat with Lily Nichols. Lily is a dietician with an interest in prenatal nutrition and gestational diabetes. She is an author of two books, "Real Food for Pregnancy" and "Real Food for Gestational Diabetes". Lily is a wealth of knowledge about the current evidence around nutritional requirements in pregnancy. Check her out at: http://lilynicholsrdn.com. Comment on this episode at: https://www.weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca/lily-nichols Or email me at: info@weightsolutionsforphysicians.ca
2019-07-221h 01Unrefined SHEEp: 20 Empowered Prenatal Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDLily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, author, and mom with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition.
IN THIS EPISODE
Gaps in the guidelines that expecting moms receive - definitely room for improvement.
Why is prenatal nutrition important? Epigenetics is (in part) the expression of our baby’s genes. Prenatal nutrition can minimize the risk of baby developing issues later in life.
How to distinguish between good information and bad information available to us all? It can mean building a better understanding of science, reaching out to a...
2019-06-1357 min
Multidimensional with Christina The Channel196: Lily Nichols on Prenatal Nutrition, Gestational Diabetes, and Common Pregnancy MythsToday I'm chatting with Lily Nichols all about nutrition for pregnancy! Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. In this episode, Lily shares more about how health in pregnancy affects the next generation, everything you need to know about gestational diabetes, and how much weight gain to expect during...
2019-05-161h 29
The Simplicity SessionsPrenatal Nutrition: Tips You Haven't Heard Yet with Lily NicholsLily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily Nichols shares her knowledge and passion about nutrition, whole foods and pregnancy. Women are not being properly educated about how to take supplements and eating the food their bodies need especially while creating life! Here are the topics Lily...
2019-04-0140 min
Mastering Your Fertility#15 Special Guest Lily Nichols RDN: Supporting Fertility & Pregnancy with Real FoodIn this episode, we interview real food dietitian and bestselling author, Lily Nichols RDN, CDE. She talks about her incredible book, Real Food for Pregnancy, and goes into which foods we should be eating during preconception and pregnancy, why conventional nutrition advice is often terribly outdated, and how we can start making simple changes to support our fertility and the long-term health of our babies.
We also dive into evidence-based reasons that a vegan diet should be seriously reconsidered when trying to conceive and while pregnant. We cover some of the specific essential nutrients that are missing...
2019-02-131h 18
Thyroid StrongWhat Should You Be Eating When Pregnant? w/ Lily NicholsEvery soon-to-be mom wants to grow a healthy baby. It’s a scary and daunting process and there are so many parts of pregnancy that are just out of your hands. However, you can still get a handle of the parts that are within your control. Perhaps most importantly, this means eating well and getting the nutrients you and your baby need most. Lily Nichols is a registered dietician and nutritionist specializing in gestational health. She’s a certified diabetes educator, researcher, and author Real Food for Pregnancy (which I’ve read twice!) and Real Food for Gestat...
2019-01-3147 min
Keto Lifestyle with Jessica Tye, NTPEpisode 67: Keto for Pregnancy! Interview w/ best selling author, certified diabetes instructor & RDN, Lily Nichols. Join us as we talk about her newest book Real Food for Pregnancy!Interested in Red Light Therapy?
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In her latest book - Real Food for Pregnancy – Lily Nichols takes prenatal nutrition advice
out of the dark ages and provides an easy-to-follow guide for making the best food and
lifestyle choices during pregnancy.
In Real Food for Pregnancy, you’ll get clear answers on what to eat and why, with research
to back up every recommendation. Lily Nichols has taken a long and hard look at the
science and la...
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