The Paleo Solution - Episode 384 - Lily Nichols RDN - Real Food for Pregnancy

The Paleo Solution - Episode 384 - Lily Nichols RDN - Real Food for Pregnancy

Author: Robb Wolf March 6, 2018 Duration: 1:00:40

For Episode 384 of The Paleo Solution Podcast we have guest Lily Nichols. Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition (especially prenatal nutrition). Lily is also our go-to person for info on gestational diabetes.

 

00:00 – Intro
3:06 – Opening, and Robb and Lily discussing their children
5:20 – How Lily got into prenatal nutrition
11:28 – Evolutionary Medicine
16:42 – Nutrient deficiencies during gestation
19:47 – Low carb diets and birth defects
26:02 – Obesity and insulin sensitivity
28:18 – Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics policy paper on prenatal nutrition
32:14 – Ramifications of public nutrition policy
39:22 – Nicaraguan cab driver story, and food system
42:15 – Cow island in Alaska
43:49 – Our food system doesn't make sense
46:35 – Real Food for Pregnancy book
55:13 – Where to find Lily, and closing

Website: realfoodforpregnancy.com and http://pilatesnutritionist.com/
Twitter: @lilynicholsrdn
Instagram: @lilynicholsrdn
Facebook: PilatesNutritionist

Previous guest appearance on the podcast: Episode 269 - Lily Nichols - Gestational Diabetes

Zoe Harcombe article on low carb diets and birth defects mentioned in the show: http://www.zoeharcombe.com/2018/02/low-carb-diets-birth-defects/

Book: Real Food for Pregnancy


For years, Robb Wolf-The Paleo Solution Podcast has served as a grounded, science-based conversation about what it really means to be healthy. Robb Wolf, a leading voice in the ancestral health movement, uses this platform to explore the interconnected worlds of paleo diet principles, practical nutrition, sustainable fitness, and holistic health. The discussions move far beyond simple food lists, delving into how our modern lifestyle clashes with our evolutionary biology and what we can do about it. You’ll hear detailed explorations of metabolic flexibility, the nuances of body recomposition, and the foundations of resilient aging. Episodes often tackle circadian biology, gut health, and the practical applications of low-carb, keto, and paleo dietary frameworks, all with an eye on making the information actionable. This podcast is for anyone tired of quick fixes and seeking a deeper, evidence-informed understanding of their own well-being. While this show remains a rich archive of foundational knowledge, note that for ongoing weekly Q&A on diet and health topics, Robb now hosts 'The Healthy Rebellion Radio'. The Paleo Solution continues as an essential resource for building a robust, lasting understanding of health fundamentals.
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