{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Motherhood Equipped","title":"72. Unlearning Standard Prenatal Advice with Lily Nichols, RDN","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/bfcd4abe\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3569,"description":"What if standard pregnancy dietary advice is actually backwards? Bestselling author, dietitian, and researcher Lily Nichols, RDN joins us to dismantle conventional prenatal guidelines. From outdated carbohydrate recommendations to the truths about blood sugar, PCOS, and egg quality, Lily shares the science-backed, real-food strategies every woman needs to feel confident in her health decisions before, during, and after pregnancy.\nLily Nichols’ Website\nLily’s Books: Real Food for Pregnancy, Real Food for Fertility, and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes\nRecommended Prenatal Vitamin Brands: FullWell & Seeking Health\nConnect with @MotherhoodEquipped on Instagram! \nKey Takeaways\nQuestioning the Guidelines: Why standard pregnancy nutrition advice often falls short—and what the research actually shows.\nThe \"Nutrient Bank Account\": Why it’s never too late in pregnancy or postpartum to start making deposits using nutrient-dense, whole-food protein.\nBlood Sugar Mechanics: How balancing fat, carbs, and protein prevents the energy crashes, cravings, and mood swings common in pregnancy.\nRethinking PCOS: Why \"just lose weight\" is outdated advice and how protein-forward eating addresses the root cause of insulin resistance.\nOptimizing Egg Quality: What’s actually within your control during the months leading up to conception.\nPrenatal Vitamin Red Flags: Navigating quality control issues in the supplement industry and how to choose a trustworthy formula.\nTimestamps\n02:10 The Impact of Food Industry Conflicts on Dietary Guidelines\n04:00 How Lily's Books Empower Women in Pregnancy\n07:09 The Importance of nutrient stores to prevent depletion \n10:00 Protein's Role in Pregnancy and Postpartum\n12:03 Understanding Blood Sugar and Its Effects\n17:12 Managing PCOS Through Diet and Blood Sugar\n22:47 The Role of Healthcare System and Guidelines\n27:01 Egg Quality, Age, and Lifestyle Factors\n29:58 Choosing Quality Prenatal Vitamins\n35:10 Foods to Emphasize During Pregnancy\n39:55 Caffeine...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6MwpLHceeiE2cadgsSBCc1sigmwkqDWr2wEAIMMooUA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZTcx/ZTA1N2Q4NDc5OWRi/YjEzMGQwZWYwYjg4/MWE4Zi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}