215 | Updated Nutrition for Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols

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Jun 15, 2022

Lily Nichols, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, shares her expertise on prenatal nutrition. She debunks outdated dietary guidelines for pregnancy, emphasizing the significance of blood sugar control and pancreas health. Nichols highlights nutrient-rich foods like eggs and organ meats, urging expectant mothers to prioritize whole foods over supplements. She also discusses the unique nutritional challenges faced by vegetarians and vegans, providing insights on making informed dietary choices during pregnancy.

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Generational Impact of Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes elevates offspring's type 2 diabetes risk by 6 to 19 times.
Historical maternal high-carb diets might impair pancreatic function, influencing this risk.

ADVICE

Better Carb Ratios for Pregnancy

Reduce overall carbohydrate intake and focus on low glycemic carbs to improve blood sugar control.
Increase protein and fat intake to stabilize blood sugar and reduce insulin spikes.

ADVICE

Protein-Rich Breakfast Benefits

Eat a protein-rich breakfast to stabilize blood sugar and control mid-morning cravings.
Pair carbs with protein and fat to prevent large blood sugar spikes.

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Is 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 and minerals seen in pregnant women. Finally, she speaks into vegetarian and vegan considerations during pregnancy.

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What You Will Learn in this Interview with Lily Nichols:

3:00 - Why passion for pregnancy and nutrition

8:45 - Gestational diabetes & pancreas health

13:40 - Outdated guidlines on gestational diabetes

19:31 - Why breakfast is important in pregnancy & what to eat

28:11 - Natural multivitamins to eat

32:11 - Can you eat liver during pregnancy?

34:40 - How to make liver palatable

39:57 - Pregnancy Vegetarian

48:27 - What foods to emphasize and avoid for pregnancy

57:50 - Continue to learn with Lily

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