29. PUFAs and your unborn offspring

What role do maternal polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) play in shaping a child’s brain development? In this latest video, registered dietitian Shelldon Breda dives into the groundbreaking 2021 study by Runyu Zou, Hanan El Marroun, Trudy Voortman, Manon Hillegers, Tonya White, and Henning Tiemeier: Maternal polyunsaturated fatty acids during pregnancy and offspring brain development in childhood.While the LinkedIn article provides a clear scientific summary of the research (read here), our Podcast channel goes further—offering Shelldon’s professional opinions, practical takeaways, and thought-provoking discussions on how these findings connect to everyday nutrition choices.✨ This episode builds on our ongoing series exploring the intersection of diet and mental health. Don’t miss our previous installment on ADHD and Nutrition:🎥 YouTube🎧 Podcast📄 LinkedIn📝 BlogJoin us as we unpack the science, challenge assumptions, and highlight how nutrition during pregnancy can have lasting effects on children’s cognitive outcomes.👉 Subscribe to Steps with Nutrition for more evidence-based insights, expert commentary, and practical strategies to eat intelligently—for both body and mind.