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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
The ALWELLCO PodcastLily Nichols: The Truth About Prenatal Nutrition & Real FoodIn this episode of the ALWELLCO Podcast, we sit down with Lily Nichols, RDN, a leading expert in prenatal nutrition and the author of Real Food for Pregnancy, Real Food for Fertility, and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes.Lily shares her journey into the prenatal space, how she discovered flaws in conventional dietary guidelines, and why real, nutrient-dense foods are critical for maternal and infant health. She also debunks common myths about carbohydrates, protein, supplements, and fasting during pregnancy while offering practical tips for optimizing nutrition.Whether you're expecting, trying to conceive, or simply curious...2025-06-191h 01
Moms Unbothered21: Pregnancy Expert: This is Exactly What You Should EAT for a Healthy Pregnancy! - Lily Nichols"No One’s Talking About This Pregnancy Risk—But She Is."Lily Nichols, RDN, is a registered dietitian, researcher, and bestselling author behind Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Known for challenging outdated nutrition guidelines with sharp evidence and deep clinical insight, Lily’s work has changed the way thousands of practitioners and mothers approach prenatal health.In this episode, Lily dismantles the myths surrounding pregnancy nutrition—from gestational diabetes fearmongering to why protein isn’t just important, it’s non-negotiable. You’ll learn why common OB guidance is oft...2025-06-1749 min
Faith Over Pharma | Natural Health, Hormones, Holistic Healing, Medical Freedom47. Top Fertility Nutrition Mistakes That Could Be Holding You Back from TTC with Lily Nichols RDNFeeling overwhelmed by all the mixed messages about fertility nutrition? It can be so frustrating to navigate the maze of diet recommendations, conflicting advice, and all the “what should I eat?” questions. If you’re wondering how to nourish your body (and your partner’s) the right way for fertility, you’re not alone.
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Lily Nichols, a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator, to get to the bottom of it all. Lily is the author of Real Food for Fertility, Real Food for Pregnancy, and Real Food for Gestationa...2025-06-0245 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
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsBoost Fertility And Balance Hormones By Doing THIS! | Real Food For Fertility | Lily Nichols RDNFollow these steps to boost fertility and balance hormones! Lily Nichols joins me this week as we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Real Food for Fertility! We share some of the most compelling success stories we’ve received from readers all over the world! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book, Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! 🎧Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! 💥This epis...2025-02-141h 28
Loving Wellness86. Real Food for Optimal Hormone Health + Fertility with Lily Nichols, RDNIn this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I'm talking to an incredible voice in the women’s health nutrition space, Lily Nichols! Lily 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 (co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack), Real Food for Pregnancy, and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily’s bestselling books have helped tens of thous...2025-01-0152 min
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 10
Healthy As A Mother#88: Gestational Diabetes Part 2 with Lily NicholsThis 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 08
InCastS8 E6: Expert Insights: Latest Updates on Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols, RDN Gestational diabetes changes the direction of many women’s pregnancies. Once the determination is made, things are not so straightforward after that. In this podcast we will explore how the path to birth changes once a diagnosis is made and what women can do to have a birth with as few complications as possible. We also look at what women can do to prevent the diagnosis in the first place. We discussed this important topic with Lily Nichols, who is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutri...2024-11-1356 min
Degrees of HealthLily Nichols, RDN, CDE | The Fertility Factors: Blood Sugar, Protein, and Nutrient DensityThis episode's information revealed just how much of our 'regulated' nutritional information is either completely outdated or incorrect. Here with Lily Nichols, a renowned dietitian and author who is not afraid to speak on the controversial dietary topics, we discuss where current nutritional guidelines on protein and micronutrients impact overall health and hold us back, particularly for those looking to optimise fertility and metabolic health.Tune in to get the latest on:🤰 Nutritional foundations for maternal and child health - pre-pregnancy, pre-natal, and post natal🍩 Blood sugar regulation and nutrient-dense diets for prospe...2024-11-131h 03
Down to Birth#287 | Lily Nichols on Fertility, Folate and FoodSend us a textIf 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...2024-10-1646 min
Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself#371 Preconception & Fertility Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDESend us 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 lo...2024-10-1052 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 the...2024-08-2746 min
The Healthy Diabetic#209: The Truth behind Pregnancy in Diabetes - Lily Nichols RDNHey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode.Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based Nutrition. She is the founder of the Institute for Prenatal Nutrition®, co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy, and the author of Real Food for Fertility (co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack), Real Food for Pregnancy, and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes.Lily Nichols ResourcesInstagramWebsiteCGM Exp...2024-08-0257 min
Birth of a Mama: a Birth and Postpartum Podcast33. Optimizing Postpartum Health: Evidence-Based Nutrition, Support, and Strategies with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDEYou don't want to miss this! Today on BOAM we have on guest Lily Nichols, my idol in the perinatal health space and a renowned registered dietitian, diabetes educator, author, and founder of the Institute for Prenatal Nutrition. Join us as we dive into the critical topic of postpartum nutrition and recovery.
In this episode, Lily shares her expertise on the importance of nutrient-rich diets for new mothers, based on her work in challenging conventional dietary guidelines. We explore the pervasive issue of postpartum nutrient depletion, the role of animal foods in providing essential nutrients, and why...2024-06-251h 17
#skinthusiast: the podcastEverything I Knew About Nutrition Was Wrong | How To Eat For Optimal Health As Women with Lily Nichols, RDN#041 In this episode, Lily Nichols, a registered dietitian nutritionist and author of three transformative books, joins me to share her evidence-based approach to women's nutrition. Lily has significantly influenced nutrition guidelines and her works are pivotal in the reform of gestational diabetes guidelines in the Czech Republic. She discusses common nutritional misconceptions and provides science-backed advice that can revolutionize health practices for women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. We also tackle your questions from our weekly Q&A sessions, discussing pregnancy skincare adaptations and summer skincare tips to prevent breakouts.LILY’S BOOKS:real fo...2024-06-2554 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
Moms Off The Record#36: Gestational Diabetes and Hypertension, Hormonal Birth Control, Male Factor Fertility, and Recurrent Miscarriage with RDN Lily Nichols | Setting The Record StraightWe sit down with the one and only Lily Nichols, RDN & CDE— author of Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, Real Food for Pregnancy, and her latest work, Real Food for Fertility, to set the record straight and debunk myths about some of the most common preconception and pregnancy routine practices and complications. The nutritional choices we make do have an impact on all of these areas, and the mainstream medical paradigm is slow to adapt, per usual.In this episode we discussed:What is the real deal with the infamous glucose test? Why is the artificial ora...2024-05-171h 21
Did We Just Say That?57. Real Food Nutrition for Fertility, Pregnancy, & Postpartum w/ Lily Nichols RDNToday on the show I'm interviewing Lily Nichols! We chat all about how to support yourself nutritionally during pregnancy + postpartum. Lily is a registered dietician as well as the author of three amazing books: Real Food for Pregnancy, Real Food for Fertility, and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Time Stamps (00:01:00) - Introduction of Lily(00:04:15) - Trusting Dietitians(00:10:00) - Dietitians' Approach to Food(00:16:10) - Finding Education Around Nutrition(00:20:37) - Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy(00:23:35) - Hormonal Contraceptives(00:29:07) - Tips to Optimize Conception(00:38:50) - P...2024-05-071h 04
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...2024-04-2958 min
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
Chews WiselyEverything You've Been Told About Nutrition Is Wrong with Lily NicholsLily Nichols, RDN, joins us today to turn everything we thought we knew about gestational diabetes (and nutrition in general) upside down. We also cover why we need to get over our fear of salt, fat, and meat when pursuing health. And then we dig into misconceptions around folic acid and B12, and whether eating seafood during pregnancy is safe. Everyone who eats will enjoy this deeply evidence based episode, whether or not you’re pregnant!
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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.
Find Lily Nichols’s W...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
Functional Fertility with Dr. Kalea WattlesReal Food for Fertility with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDEIn this episode of the Functional Fertility podcast, host Dr. Kalea Wattles and guest Lily Nichols, a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and co-author of the new book Real Food for Fertility, delve into the crucial role of preconception nutrient density, particularly focusing on protein. They explore the benefits of prioritizing dietary protein for conception, discussing the adequacy of current protein intake recommendations and the ramifications of inadequate protein intake on overall health. Lily shares practical strategies for incorporating more protein into daily meals and highlights research indicating the importance of animal foods in providing essential micronutrients vital for fertility and...2024-02-2355 minFunctional Fertility with Dr. Kalea WattlesReal Food for Fertility with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDEIn this episode of the Functional Fertility podcast, host Dr. Kalea Wattles and guest Lily Nichols, a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and co-author of the new book Real Food for Fertility, delve into the crucial role of preconception nutrient density, particularly focusing on protein. They explore the benefits of prioritizing dietary protein for conception, discussing the adequacy of current protein intake recommendations and the ramifications of inadequate protein intake on overall health. Lily shares practical strategies for incorporating more protein into daily meals and highlights research indicating the importance of animal foods in providing essential micronutrients vital for fertility and...2024-02-2355 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsNutritional Strategies to Optimize Fertility | Real Food for Fertility | Lily Nichols, RDNWhat is the best nutritional strategy to optimize fertility? Join Lily and I in a brand new episode where we share our top strategies for supporting fertility with a special focus on PCOS from our new book Real Food For Fertility! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead? 🎧 Listen here! This episode is also...2024-02-1659 min
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
Mind, Body, and SoilYour Fertility is Your Health: Real Food for Fertility with Lily Nichols, RDNLily Nichols returns to the podcast to discuss what it means to optimize for fertility - and for vitality. This episode is for everyone: men, women, people trying to conceive and not! Lily’s new book “Real Food for Fertility,” centers on how whole foods can enhance fertility. The book is backed by extensive research with over 2,500 citations and comes recommended for those looking to improve their health. In the episode, Kate and Lily draw attention to the similarities between soil, animal, and human health, as well as the negative effects of modern living that underscore the critical role of pre...2024-02-121h 36
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
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 28The Metabolic LinkEvidence-Based Prenatal Nutrition | Lily Nichols | Metabolic Link Ep. 25This week's episode of The Metabolic Link features an eye-opening discussion between Metabolic Health Summit organizer Victoria Field and prenatal nutrition expert Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE. Lily is the author of two bestselling books - Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Her work focuses on evidence-based, critical analysis of conventional pregnancy nutrition recommendations.In this episode, we cover:Evaluating macronutrient needs in pregnancy, including research suggesting carbohydrate intake recommendations may be set too high, and protein intake targets too lowThe use of nutritional ketosis in pregnancyThe latest research on preventing gestational diabetes...2023-10-101h 02
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 bein...2023-07-2637 min
Happy HomebirthEncore: Real Food for Pregnancy (and Postpartum!) With Lily NicholsPregnancy and postpartum. Many of us strive to maintain a healthy diet during these pivotal times, but what does a healthy diet look like? Should we stick to the guidelines?
Enter Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE. Lily is an expert on all things nutrition pertaining to the pregnant mother. She is the author of two books: Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, and Real Food for Pregnancy.
Lily sheds light on what it looks like to eat nutrient dense foods, how our food choices affect ourselves and our babies, and how real food can set us up for real success in the postpa...2023-07-0348 min
Crunchy Mom Club"Real Food for Pregnancy," Postpartum, & Breastfeeding with Lily Nichols RDN| CDEDescription:
Momma, tired of all the confusing information about what you "can" and "can't" eat while pregnant? I hear you, and this episode is just what you need. Lily Nichols is here to cut through the noise and share the REAL data around what foods contain the most critical nutrients for momma and baby, in pregnancy and beyond – in postpartum, and while breastfeeding.
Highlights from the conversation with Lily Nichols:
Pregnancy nutrition myths and misconceptions
Top foods to consume in pregnancy to optimize the health of mom and baby
Why the ma...2023-02-211h 03
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Optimize Paleo by PaleovalleyEP293: Eating for Healthy Babies and Mommas with Lily NicholsChildren born to moms with poorly controlled blood sugar during pregnancy have a 6-19x increased risk of diabetes or obesity. Unfortunately, our current dietary recommendations for carbohydrates during pregnancy are way too high for many individuals which can cause unstable blood sugar. Many leading organizations also claim that vegan diets are safe for pregnancy, yet, according to registered dietician, Certified Diabetes Educator and author, Lily Nichols, there are many reasons to doubt their safety. To help feel empowered rather than confused around prenatal nutrition, this week's podcast is devoted to how to...2023-01-0658 min
Year of Plenty: Traditional FoodwaysOptimizing Pregnancy with Nutrient-Dense Real Food featuring Lily Nichols RDN, CDEThis episode is a conversation with Lily Nichols who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and author. We sat down to talk about the dietary needs of pregnant women and how pregnancy can be optimized with real, whole foods. Which she covered in detail in her book Real Food For Pregnancy. It was a super interesting conversation and a lot of this info applies to everyone who is interested in eating a diet rich in real food. So all you guys listening out there stick around because you will definitely learn something from this one.Episode Overview:2022-12-161h 16Mind, 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
The Ultimate Birth Partner PodcastEpisode 66 - Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy Nutrition with Lily Nichols RDNSend us a textIn this episode I am chatting with Lily Nichols RDN who shares with us why it's useful to know more about the foods you eat and how they can affect your blood sugar levels. We spoke in detail about the different screening methods for Gestational Diabetes and why it's important to understand what each test is for - so you will know if you want to accept or decline. Lily also gave tips on how to improve your diet and lessen the chances of being diagnosed with gestational diabetes in general or other c...2022-10-301h 16The NaturalBirth TalkPregnancy Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDNNutrition is VERY important in pregnancy, but it is often overlooked. Lily Nichols, RDN, author of Real Food for Pregnancy, joins us today to talk about this beneficial topic! We cover:The lack of evidence for nutrition in pregnancyThe lack of proper recommendations for Macro-nutrientsThe importance of several specific micro-nutrientsAnd more!Resources Mentioned:Lily's BookCholine ArticleVitamin D ArticleLiver (& iron) ArticlePostpartum Meals ArticleCheck out Informed Pregnancy+https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course...2022-10-2434 min
Startup ParentWhy Are Prenatal Nutrition Guidelines So Out of Date? (Lily Nichols, RDN)#198 — Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietician and Nutritionist, a Certified Diabetes Educator, and the author of two best-selling books on pregnancy nutrition. Her first bestseller, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, has helped tens of thousands of women manage the condition, and went on to influence nutrition policies internationally. Lily’s next book, Real Food for Pregnancy, became #1 in the Pregnancy and Childbirth category on Amazon.The problem with conventional policy and food guidelines for pregnant women can be summed up like this: the current recommendations for prenatal nutrition were estimates based on men’s bodies, not women’s. Early n...2022-10-191h 04
UK Low CarbEvidence behind the guidelines? Lily Nichols RDNEvidence behind the guidelines? Lily Nichols RDNIn this clip from summer 2020 Lilly Nichols and my wife Basma had a conversation about the guidelines in the the US and question the evidence behind them. This was a real eye opener for me as I listened and I know it will be for you too. You won't believe what they tell you, it's absolutely incredible! • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review so we can get the word out to more people about the amazing low carb way of eating Con...2022-06-2815 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 gestati...2022-06-201h 16
Just Ingredients58 - Lily Nichols, RDN, Foods to nourish you and the baby during pregnancyLily 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 today’s episode, Lily and I talk about all things prenatal nutrition, gestational diabetes, and post-partum nutrition. She discusses which nutrients are necessary during these periods, things to avoid, and how to best support the body with food.
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Online Course: Gestational Diabetes: ht...2022-05-1659 minDown to Birth#155 | Gestational Diabetes Prevention and Management with Author Lily Nichols, RDN, CDESend us a textGestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is the most common metabolic complication of pregnancy impacting 5-10% of pregnancies in the United States. It is controversial, complicated and loaded with misinformation. Do I really have it? Can I reverse it? Is there a way to prevent it? According to Lily Nichols, RDN CDE author of Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and Real Food for Pregnancy, you can certainly "stack the deck in your favor" to reduce your chances of it impacting your pregnancy and birth. In this episode, we discuss the nutritional deficits that may set...2022-04-0643 min
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 23
Fertility JourneysLily Nichols, RDN- Eating Real Food for Optimal FertilityOn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem MD, welcomes Lily Nichols, RDN, 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 maternal nutrition and midwifery courses, and have even influenced prenatal...2022-03-291h 06
Naturally CarolineThe Most Underrated Foods for Pregnancy & Hormone Health with Lily Nichols RDNLily Nichols is the go-to Registered Dietitian for all things nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy. Today, we'll give you tips for optimizing nutrients in your diet, debunk myths around pregnancy, and share the most underrated foods to eat for your hormone health. Topics we cover: How to define "real food" for pregnancy Is it true that your body will never be the same after kids? The most underrated foods for hormone health & fertility Prenatal vitamins Protein recommendations for pregnancy Mindful eating vs tracking macros for stages of pregnancy ---------------------------- To watch this...2022-03-011h 03
Hey Mami Podcast025: Nutrition for Gestational Diabetes w/ Lily Nichols, RDNIn today’s episode we are talking about real food for both prenatal and gestational diabetes. Our guest today is Lily Nichols, 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. Lily 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. Her bestselling books have helped tens of thousands of mamas (and babies!), are used in un...2022-02-2442 min
The Wild Mother PodcastReal Food and Mother-Baby Health: Eating for our Physiologic Design, with Lily Nichols RDNLike many of our beliefs around pregnancy, birth and mothering, much of what we believe about food is grounded not in evidence or physiology, but in emotion, misinformation and dogma.
Today's guest is the brilliant Lily Nichols - Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, researcher, and author of 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.
Lily's genius is to cut through the emotion and misinformation, an...2022-02-151h 09
Hormonally Yours with The Hormone DietitianLily Nichols: Nutrition for Gestational DiabetesAs a PCOS and fertility dietitian, I work hard to help my patients get pregnant, with the goal of having a healthy pregnancy and bringing home a healthy baby. But the work is far from over once pregnancy has been achieved. We then have to shift the focus to maintaining a healthy pregnancy. One of the biggest threats my patients with PCOS face is gestational diabetes. In fact, people with PCOS are 2x as likely to develop gestational diabetes compared with the general population. So obviously, I get a LOT of questions on managing gestational diabetes in PCOS pregnancy.2022-02-081h 22
The Midwives' CauldronReal Food for Pregnancy -An interview with Lily Nichols RDNWant to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?In this episode, we interview Lily Nichols RDN. Lily 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 maternal nutr...2022-01-201h 21
The Nourished Motherhood PodcastEp 14 | Rethinking Prenatal Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDNIf I told you that as a pregnant mama, your prenatal nutrition affects the long-term health of not only you and your baby but even your grandchildren-would you believe me? While it sounds a little crazy, the research supports this! What an incredible gift we have the chance to give our growing families. Yet it is still so easy to get food confused in our society. That’s why I’ve invited registered dietician and nutritionist, Lily Nichols to help us understand why many of the prenatal nutritional recommendations offered are actually outdated. We’re talking...2021-12-091h 12
Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa SpinaAnswering YOUR Questions with Lily Nichols, RDN - Part 2Hi friends! This is part two of the episode with Lily Nichols. This part is answering all of your questions! Lily is an author, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, and researcher 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...2021-11-011h 08Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa SpinaReal Food Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDN - Part 1Hi friends! This is part one of the episode with Lily Nichols is an author, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, and researcher 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...2021-10-2556 minLess Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself#204 Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols, RDNSend us 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? S...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 mid...2021-09-2936 min
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
Reclaiming Parenthood with Taylor KulikNutrition for Pregnancy & Postpartum with Lily NicholsIn this episode, I sit down with Lily Nichols, RDN to discuss real food nutrition for pregnancy and beyond. I admire Lily so much for challenging conventional nutrition guidelines with evidence, and she explores that more in this episode. You may be surprised at what you learn!
Here are some of the links Lily referenced in the episode:
https://lilynicholsrdn.com/folate-pregnancy-folic-acid-mthfr/
https://lilynicholsrdn.com/real-food-postpartum-recovery-meals/
https://shop.lilynicholsrdn.com/
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Real Health ConversationsIs Low Carb on the Menu when you are Expecting with Lily Nichols RDN Welcome to Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson and Holly Jean Barrett, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. This week on the podcast Holly and Leah chat with registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator, Lily Nichols. Lily is the Author of two amazing books: Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. From the minute you find out you’re pregnant to the day of your delivery, as an expecting mother you’re bombarded with an abundance of confusing information. The information overload can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to advice arou...2021-05-241h 02
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
The Woodall Wellness PodcastConcerns with a Vegetarian Diet in Pregnancy with Lily Nichols, RDNIn this episode, Dr. Mark and Anisa dive deep with Lily Nichols, RDN into the true concerns for mamas and babies when a woman chooses to follow a vegetarian (or even limited animal protein) diet. Though there is so much to be discussed on this topic, we covered the key concerns of what true protein needs are in pregnancy, essential pregnancy micronutrients often deficient on a vegetarian diet, the differences between animal and plant forms of nutrients, and the challenge of balancing blood sugar on a limited protein diet.
Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified...2021-03-171h 03
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 21Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa SpinaReal Food for Pregnancy author Lily Nichols, RDNLily 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...2021-02-221h 34
Just the Good StuffLily Nichols RDN - All Things Prenatal Nutrition, Weight Gain + Managing Your Diet Throughout Pregnancy#36: In today's episode, I am chatting with the go-to Registered Dietitian on all things Prenatal, Lily Nichols. Lily is a complete genius when it comes to taking care of our bodies before, during and after pregnancy. Lily shares all of the nutrients we need from the time we are trying to conceive through your entire pregnancy. We also chat about the most underrated food to eat while pregnant, weight gain during pregnancy and what exactly is the "norm", how to handle 1st trimester nausea and if we are actually "eating for 2". Lily talks about her tips for optimal digestion...2020-10-191h 02
The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast | Healthy Cooking Hacks for Busy Moms, Meal Planning & Meal PrepReal 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
Startup ParentPregnancy Food: Nutritious, Delicious, and Real (Best of with Lily Nichols, RDN)#167 — The advice around pregnancy and food is intense. Suddenly there are so many things to do and so much you need to pay attention to. Luckily we have Lily Nichols, prenatal nutritionist, registered dietician, and bestselling author of Real Food For Pregnancy to talk to us about what matters, and how to eat as healthy as possible for you and your kiddo. In this episode, she goes over how backward most prenatal nutrition advice really is (did you know that most dietary recommendations for females are just guesses based on male bodies?). She dug through 934 research studies to find wh...2020-08-171h 08
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...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 ga...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 minUK Low CarbGestational Diabetes and low carb. With Lily Nichols RDN - @lilynicholsrdn l Ep. #016This is a really special episode and the last of our episodes chatting with a guest for series 1. This time I have handed over the mic to my wife Basma who is herself a doctor. Basma had gestational diabetes and reached out to Lily Nichols for support during her pregnancy. For that reason it is only right that Basma had a conversation with Lily and an opportunity to discuss this fascinating area of health. Leave Some Feedback: • Have any feedback on this episode? If you do, then please email me dan@uklowcarb.com or jo...2020-06-261h 17
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
Unschooled Homebirth20. Lily Nichols & Prenatal NutritionI have a very special guest today who is going to get real with us about real food for pregnancy, and that probably gave it away if you have read her book real food for pregnancy, but if you are not familiar with her, today's guest is Lily Nichols, RDN, author of Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and a registered dietician nutritionist. I wanted to bring Lily on to share her well-rounded perspective on nutrition for pregnancy because she is a conventionally trained dietician who has stepped outside of the conventional boundaries...2020-05-2659 minHappy HomebirthEp 67: Real Food for Pregnancy (And Postpartum!) with Lily NicholsPregnancy and postpartum. Many of us strive to maintain a healthy diet during these pivotal times, but what does a healthy diet look like? Should we stick to the guidelines?
Enter Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE. Lily is an expert on all things nutrition pertaining to the pregnant mother. She is the author of two books: Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, and Real Food for Pregnancy.
Lily sheds light on what it looks like to eat nutrient dense foods, how our food choices affect ourselves and our babies, and how real food can set...2020-03-3055 min
Mastering Your Fertility#65 Questioning the Guidelines on Prenatal Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDEIn episode 65, we welcome real food dietitian and author of Real Food for Pregnancy, Lily Nichols, back to the podcast. Lily helps us understand why there’s so much conflicting dietary advice out there, why nutrition science is so messy, and how we can change the way we think about research and government guidelines so we can find out what really nourishes each of us on a personal level. There is no single perfect diet that works for everyone and it’s important for us not to get so caught up in dietary dogma that we forget to be in t...2020-02-121h 17
Fertility FoundationsReal food for fertility and pregnancy with Lily Nichols RDNWelcome to the Fertility Foundations podcast with nutritional therapist and functional medicine practitioner Sandra Greenbank. This week I talk to Lily Nichols, registered dietitian/ nutritionist, diabetes educator, and researcher. She is the author of two books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily's work is so exciting, because she picks apart current dietary guidelines in fertility and pregnancy nutrition, and looks at what the most recent science tells us about what we should really be eating for a healthy conception and pregnancy. Lily's website: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/2019-11-101h 19
Low Carb MD PodcastEpisode 62: Lily Nichols, RDN Sets the Nutrition Record StraightLily Nichols is a registered dietician, nutritionist, and certified diabetes educator. She is the author of Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. After sharing about her journey thus far as a health professional, we talk about an evidence-based approach to nutrition, health guidelines, and how nutrition relates to pregnancy. We discuss the potential ability of various diets to provide the full spectrum of nutrients needed during a pregnancy. Is healthy whole wheat a necessary part of any diet? Should a person be eating five to six times a day? We discuss these questions and more...2019-10-211h 04
Well-Fed Women#237: Nutrition for Pregnancy, Postpartum Recovery, and Breastfeeding with Lily Nichols, RDN (Part 2)Here's the notes for episode #237 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 another Well-Fed Woman, Lily Nichols, RDN discuss nutrition for pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding (Part 1).Got 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 Farms, a place where women survivors of abuse, a...2019-08-271h 15
Well-Fed Women#235: Preconception and Prenatal Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDN (Part 1)Here's the notes for episode #235 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 another Well-Fed Woman, Lily Nichols, RDN discuss preconception and prenatal nutrition (part 1).Got 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 Farms, a place where women survivors of abuse, addiction, trafficking and p...2019-08-131h 07
Mama Tribe#13: Hot Topics - Interview w/Lily Nichols RDN, CDELily Nichols and I discuss her latest book on pregnancy nutrition-Real Food for Pregnancy, The science and wisdom of optimal prenatal nutrition. This book has a lot of great information backed up with research, a meal plan chapter as well as recipes for real food. We discuss two chapters from the book - Chapter 4-Foods that don't build a healthy baby and Chapter 12-The Fourth Trimester. Instagram: @lilynicholsrdn Web: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/freebies/2019-07-161h 02
The First Latch PodcastNo. 46 | Real Food For Pregnancy with Lily Nichols RDN, CDEAuthor Lily Nichols RDN, CDE joins the podcast to discuss her new book Real Food for Pregnancy. We have a fascinating discussion on the importance of nutrition during pregnancy, epigenetic influence, gestational diabetes and even how the quality of breastmilk is influenced by nutrition. I learned so much and am completely fascinated by the work of Lily Nichols! A MUST LISTEN to all mothers, pregnant or not! SHOW NOTES: Purchase Read Food for Pregnancy Woman’s Health Nutrition Academy Read Food for Gestational Diabetes online course 2019-05-091h 13
Hearth Fire PodcastEp. 5 Real Food For Pregnancy with Lily Nichols RDNLily Nichols Registered Dietician and Nutritionist and best selling author of Real Food for Pregnancy joins me to chat about the huge and ever evolving field of prepartum and postpartum nutrition. Lily is extremely research based and she is passionate about getting the word out to everyone about real food. We discuss a lot of things and yet only scratch the surface. Topics included:
- Myths of nutrition for pregnancy
- A need for nutritional standard revision especially for pregnant and postpartum women (US and Australia have many similarities)
- The importance of g...2019-03-041h 08
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
Birth KweensEp 63: Decoding Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDEThis episode we’re talking to Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE about gestational diabetes. Lily 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’s the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Here’s what we covered in our conversation with her: How Lily got into this field (specifically, how the outdated approach to treating GD piqued her interest) The definition of gestational diabet...2018-12-061h 18
Colorful EatsEpisode 98: Real Food for Pregnancy with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDEToday’s episode is all about pregnancy and who better to dig into the topic with than the expert herself, Lily Nichols, RD. Lily is the author of Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and is so beautifully bridging the gap between the conventional medicine and functional medicine approaches to prenatal nutrition and wellness and empowering pregnant mamas with her evidence-based knowledge.
On today’s episode, Lily shares how she’s married a real food approach to nutrition with her conventional nutrition training and how this has helped her to begin to shift the prenatal wellness paradi...2018-10-1500 min
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Prenatal nutrition can be confusing. In Real Food for Pregnancy, you will get clear answers on what to eat and why, with research to back up every recommendation. Author and specialist in prenatal nutrition Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE has taken a long and hard look at the science and discovered a wide gap between current prenatal nutrition recommendations...2018-09-1812h 37Grab A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Soul-Stirring.Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily NicholsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/24907to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Real Food for Pregnancy
Author: Lily Nichols
Narrator: Lily Nichols
Format: mp3
Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins
Release date: 09-18-18
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 632 ratings
Genres: Sexual & Reproductive Health
Publisher's Summary:
Prenatal nutrition can be confusing. In Real Food for Pregnancy, you will get clear answers on what to eat and why, with research to back up every recommendation. Author and specialist in prenatal nutrition Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE has taken a long and hard look at the science and discovered a wide gap between current prenatal nutrition recommendations...2018-09-1812h 37
Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself#031 Do you really need to eat for 2? 3 myths in prenatal nutrition & how to have a healthy pregnancy and postpartum experience with Real Food for Pregnancy Lily Nichols, RDN, CDESend us a textLily Nichols, RDN, CDE busts 3 myths in prenatal nutrition! Other topics discussed: gestational diabetes, how to have a healthy pregnancy, foods to incorporate and foods to exclude during pregnancy, how to improve your postpartum experience, and so much more!Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE: http://pilatesnutritionist.com/Real Food For Pregnancy: http://realfoodforpregnancy.com/book/Assess your Adrenals, Detox or Get my Guidechristabiegler.com/linksJoin us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/...2018-08-0144 min
Startup ParentPostpartum Recovery: Healing, Being a New Mom, and Nutritional Health (Lily Nichols, RDN)#059 — Postpartum Recovery: Healing, Being a New Mom, and Nutritional Health We place a lot of emphasis on planning for the perfect birth and making sure that our bodies are healthy during pregnancy. But what do we need to recover after the baby arrives? What are the nutritional demands on us as new moms? How can we best prepare for the postpartum experience? Despite being more prepared than the average woman, Registered Dietician and Nutritionist Lily Nichols was still blindsided by how long it took to recover postpartum. And she had a lot of questions abo...2018-06-0444 min
Fertile Minds RadioReal Food for Pregnancy with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDEToday we welcome Lily Nichols, Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher and an author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Lily draws from the current scientific literature and blends it with the wisdom of traditional culture and nature. We talk about the Western expectation of women managing it all directly after pregnancy and giving birth, and Lily’s prescription for healing and self-care. She shares how she began backing philosophy with results and clinical data to author two of her groundbreaking books, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and Real Food for Pregnancy. She also gives so...2018-05-2756 min
"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive ParentReal Food for Pregnancy with Lily Nichols, Part 2In this episode, Stephanie interviews Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE. Lily is a registered dietitian who specializes in gestational diabetes. One of her biggest passions is prenatal nutrition research and education, which is what we are going to talk about on today’s show. We discuss alternative nutrition considerations for pregnancy, dispell common myths, and so much more! We share similar philosophies on prenatal nutrition and since we nerded out for almost two hours, we split this interview into two parts. If you enjoy this information make sure to check out her book, Real Food for Pregnancy, and the Whole30 Heal...2018-04-1050 min