When I first came across Lily’s book Real Food for Pregnancy, I was so grateful to know that there was a resource out there that aligned completely with my values. Even better, Lily is someone who has done the research and focuses on evidence based nutrition proving that a whole food, ancestral diet is critical to a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant you need to listen to this episode. Highlights from this episode: Sarelle’s 53-week milestones Common misconceptions people have about pregnancy nutrition You are eating for 1.1 not eating for 2 The risk of getting salmonella from eggs is very low during pregnancy If you avoid eating eggs during pregnancy you are setting yourself up for a deficiency Pasteurized milk can still be contaminated Choose grass-fed hard cheese, it contains less moisture and lower risk of bacteria The best quality food is the most nutrient dense What are macronutrients, what are micronutrients? The real food diet aka the ancestral diet Why you should eat nose to tail Processed food is devoid of nutrients The main nutrients missing from prenatal diets Protein intake during pregnancy should be much higher than guidelines recommend Organ meats are the most nutrient dense You can prevent and treat anemia far more effectively with food Organ meats are less expensive than supplements Vegetarians who consume pastured eggs and grass-fed dairy still get sources of choline, Vitamin A, and DHA Supplement recommendations for vegans Oysters, mussels, and clams are loaded with B12, iron, selenium, and DHA Prenatal vitamins shouldn’t be the only source of nutrients Current recommendations for choline 94% of pregnant women aren’t meeting their adequate intake levels The biggest concerns about gestational diabetes and the lifelong development of a child What does carbohydrate intake look like during a healthy pregnancy? Alternative options are available for the gestational diabetes test Warming foods are recommended during the 4th trimester Collagen rich sources of food are beneficial for healing postpartum Lecithin rich foods help blocked milk ducts Make sure you eat enough food postpartum Vitamin D recommendations for mom and baby Low blood sugar is not good for your mental health Micronutrients that play a role in thyroid health and mental health Pregnancy spacing allows time for your body to heal Show sponsor: Nook Sleep (use the code ULTIMATEBABY to save 15% off) Related links: Follow @marniwasserman and @ultimatehealthpodcast on Instagram for Sarelle (baby TUB) updates Lily Nichols - Real Food For Pregnancy (book) Lily Nichols website Follow Lily Nichols on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Lily Nichols - Real Food For Gestational Diabetes (book) Wild Meadows Farm (use the code ULTIMATEHEALTH to save $15 off your first order) US Wellness Meats Seeking Health – Prenatal (use code ULTIMATEBABY to save 10%) Lily Nichols - CGM Experiment: What I Learned As A Non-Diabetic From Wearing A Continous Glucose Monitor (article) Women's Health Nutrition Academy - Nutrition For Breastfeeding (webinar) Lily Nichols - Real Food Postpartum Recovery Meals: 50+ Recipes & Freezer Tips (article) Subscribe to TUBP in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google