Lily Nichols, RDN - Fertility Nutrition: These Diet Changes Help You Get Pregnant

Are you planning to get pregnant, currently pregnant, or postpartum? This conversation with dietitian Lily Nichols will change how you think about nutrition during these critical life stages. Lily reveals that over 90% of women have nutrient deficiencies that directly impact fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and postpartum recovery.

Most women have no idea they're lacking essential nutrients like protein, iron, zinc, B12, choline, and vitamin A until it's already affecting their hormones and ability to conceive. She explains why you need 7 to 8 months of preconception nutrition to build up nutrient stores before getting pregnant, the Goldilocks body fat percentage for optimal hormone production and fertility and why protein should always be your first priority at every meal plus how much you actually need.

She also reveals how nutrient needs skyrocket in the second and third trimester plus postpartum and why vegan diets during pregnancy require serious supplementation and careful planning If you're in your preconception phase, currently growing a baby, or recovering postpartum, this episode is packed with actionable nutrition advice you can start using today.

Chapters

00:01:06: Preconception nutrition gaps

00:02:18: Importance of protein and specific lacking micronutrients

00:04:03: "Goldilocks" body fat percentage for hormone production

00:09:55: Hierarchy of macronutrients

00:14:48: The cholesterol conversation

00:18:30: Defining preconception and optimal daily eating

00:24:00: Optimal breakfast timing

00:28:09: Sourdough bread authenticity

00:32:59: Optimal diet during pregnancy

00:41:28: Tips for vegan clients during pregnancy

00:54:34: Gestational diabetes and prevention

00:58:22: Postpartum diet and breast milk production

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