Registered dietician nutritionist, author and fertility expert Lily Nichols provides guidance on the intricate world of fertility challenges and optimal nutrition. There is a significant disparity between existing prenatal guidelines and what is optimal for both the mother and the baby. In her latest book Real Food for Fertility, she shares the power of nutrition to optimize your fertility and ensure a healthy start for your future child. We highlight the concerning fertility crisis in the United States, and Lily sheds light on the pivotal role of protein intake in fertility, offering insights into recognizing symptoms of protein deficiency. The conversation extends to pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, where Lily navigates topics such as liver consumption, managing cravings, and debunking misconceptions surrounding seafood and mercury levels. Tune in as Lily Nichols provides invaluable guidance for navigating the complex landscape of fertility and nutrition.Lily Nichols RDNReal Food for FertilityLily Nichols RDN ?? (@lilynicholsrdn) • Instagram photos and videosLily Nichols, RDN (@LilyNicholsRDN) / XNote: This podcast episode is designed solely for informational and educational purposes, without endorsing or promoting any specific medical treatments. We strongly advise consulting with a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or taking any actions.*If you are in crisis or believe you have an emergency, please contact your doctor or dial 911. If you are contemplating suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a trained and skilled counselor.RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTDr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineDr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / XSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically GenuinePLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS—----------ADDITIONAL RESOURCES2:00 - The Lancet: Dramatic declines in global fertility rates set to transform global population patterns by 2100 | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation7:00 - Timeless Principles of Healthy Traditional Diets - The Weston A. Price Foundation12:00 - What is Ancestral Eating and the Ancestral Diet?14:00 - Declining Global Fertility Rate — Exploring The Factors29:00 - Study: U.S. dietary recommendations for protein intake are too low34:00 - The Pineapple Fertility Story… Why Pineapple Core for Fertility When Trying to Conceive?35:00 - The Fertility Outcome of Royal Jelly versus Intra Uterine Insemination: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Study.36:00 - Brazil Nuts, a guy's 'essential' - IVF Babble37:00 - Oxidative Stress is Associated with Reduced Sperm Motility in Normal Semen - PMC.44:00 - Liver and Organ Meat: Nutritional benefits & how to make it palatable - Lily Nichols RDN56:00 - Can you eat too much fish during pregnancy? - Lily Nichols RDN59:00 - Relationships between seafood consumption during pregnancy and childhood and neurocognitive development: Two systematic reviews - ScienceDirect1:09:00 - Protein Requirements of Healthy Lactating Women Are Higher Than the Current Recommendations - ScienceDirect1:10:00 - Five Elements Diet: Eating Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)1:22:00 - Vitamin B12 & Pregnancy: A nutrient crucial for your baby’s health - Lily Nichols RDN