Episode 17: Gestational Diabetes: Why Standard Prenatal Nutrition Advice Falls Short with Lily Nicols RDN, CDE

Written By Karen Kennedy MS, CN, IFNCP

Explore the critical impact of blood sugar control during pregnancy with expert Lily Nicols, who reveals the combined risks of obesity and gestational diabetes on birth outcomes. Learn the pitfalls of standard nutrition advice for pregnant women and discover what research truly recommends for optimal maternal and child health and better blood sugar control with gestational diabetes.

Website: lilynicholsRDN.com

Her books:

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Folic acid article on her website: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/folate-pregnancy-folic-acid-mthfr/

Priority Micronutrient Density in Foods: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8936507/

Karen Kennedy MS, CN, IFNCP

Karen is a certified nutritionist in Washington State who is board certified in integrative and functional nutrition. She specializes in metabolic health and helping people “hack” their blood sugar using continuous glucose monitors.

https://www.realfood-matters.net/
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