Episode 004
It’s a fact that what you eat impacts your fertility, so what does that mean for you?
Tune in to learn the answers to these questions and understand the incredibly powerful connection between what you eat and your reproductive well-being.
Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. She is the founder of the Institute for Prenatal NutritionⓇ, co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy, and the author of three books: Real Food for Fertility (co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack), Real Food for Pregnancy, and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily’s bestselling books have helped tens of thousands of mamas (and babies!), are used in university-level maternal nutrition and midwifery courses, and have even influenced prenatal nutrition policy internationally. She writes on her website.
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5:30 How protein stabilizes energy levels and improves performance.
9:01 Are you underestimating your protein needs?
12:37 The importance of animal fats in fertility and overall health.
20:14 Debunking the myth that low fat is best.
29:40 Why nutrition during preconception is critical for fertility.
47:03 How poor nutrition impacts the success of IVF.
50:13 Improving sperm quality by avoiding processed oils and sugars.
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best diet for fertility and pregnancy
Lily Nichols fertility nutrition advice
what to eat for optimal fertility
truth about plant-based pregnancy diets
real food vs. conventional pregnancy guidelines
protein’s role in fertility health
how nutrition affects conception
fertility diet myths debunked
evidence-based prenatal nutrition tips
nourishing your body for reproductive wellness
If you’re a health practitioner ready to up-level your knowledge of prenatal nutrition, visit the Institute for Prenatal Nutrition website and check out their mentorship program.
Connect with Lily on Facebook and Instagram.
Resources Mentioned:
Books by Lily Nichols | Website
Explore a FREE CHAPTER of Lily’s Book, Real Food for Fertility | Free Chapter
5 Fertility Diet Myths | Website
Uncovering Birth’s Miscarriage Masterclass | Website
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