25: Prenatal Nutrition Myths, Gestational Diabetes & Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE

Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Drawing from the current scientific literature and the wisdom of traditional cultures, her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. We dive into what a nourishing prenatal diet looks like, how to support blood sugar balance during pregnancy, and what to know about gestational diabetes — from prevention to management. Lily also shares how nutrition can set the stage for future pregnancies, postpartum recovery, and long-term health for both mom and baby.If you’re pregnant, planning to be, or supporting someone who is, this episode is full of evidence-based insights and empowering takeaways you can start using right away.Things Discussed:How to recognize/ deal with gestational diabetesHandling food decisions and aversions during pregnancy and dealing with pregnancy nauseaChoosing a good prenatal supplement - what nutrients are most importantPregnant women do not need to eat double the amount of food, but should focus on nutrient density.Meal planning in the postpartum period (when you have other kids!)High protein snacks to help maintain energy levels.Setting yourself up for an optimal postpartum Resources:Real Food for Pregnancy bookReal Food for Fertility book Lily Nichols Blog and WebsiteIn honor of our 25th episode, please RATE and REVIEW the podcast.Have a listener question or feedback? Send me a text!Support the showJoin the email list to get a list of easy popular family recipes and meal prep tips!Instagram | Blog Recipes