The Metabolic Link

Evidence-Based Prenatal Nutrition | Lily Nichols | Metabolic Link Ep. 25

October 10, 2023 Dr. Dominic D'Agostino PhD, Dr. Angela Poff PhD, and Victoria Field Episode 25
The Metabolic Link
Evidence-Based Prenatal Nutrition | Lily Nichols | Metabolic Link Ep. 25
Show Notes

This 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 low
  • The use of nutritional ketosis in pregnancy
  • The latest research on preventing gestational diabetes and preeclampsia through diet
  • How to eat for a healthy postpartum recovery - it's about way more than breastfeeding!
  • The fascinating science of how prenatal nutrition impacts gene expression in babies

Lily shares paradigm-shifting insights from her clinical experience and extensive research. Her balanced approach debunks outdated advice while offering practical solutions. Expect an illuminating conversation that will change how you think about nourishing yourself and your future baby!

Don't miss Lily's talk at the Metabolic Health Summit 2024 in Clearwater Beach, Florida! Register now before spots sell out at metabolichealthsummit.com.

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