Gestational diabetes (GD) is traditionally diagnosed between 24–28 weeks of pregnancy, but emerging research suggests that blood sugar imbalances may be happening early on during pregnancy. I’ve written at length about gestational diabetes screening (see chapter 9 of my book, Real Food for Pregnancy), but ... continue reading The post Early Gestational Diabetes Screening: The Research on Monitoring Blood Sugar Earlier in Pregnancy appeared first on Lily Nichols RDN.| Lily Nichols RDN
If you’re expecting twins and searching for solid, research-backed nutrition advice, you’ve probably run into a frustrating reality: the information is vague, outdated, and often just… missing. Why is it so hard to find reliable guidance on twin pregnancy nutrition? Twin pregnancies come with higher ... continue reading The post Twin Pregnancy Nutrition: Why the guidelines are limited and vague appeared first on Lily Nichols RDN.| Lily Nichols RDN
This week marks the 1 year anniversary of Real Food for Fertility going to print. Lisa (my co-author) and I worked our tails off to write the most comprehensive — yet approachable — book on fertility, combining our individual areas of expertise: nutrition and fertility ... continue reading The post Real Food for Fertility Success Stories appeared first on Lily Nichols RDN.| Lily Nichols RDN
Learn all about iodine: why this mineral is essential for fertility, pregnancy, and lactation. Understand why iodine needs during pregnancy and lactation are higher than other people and much more| Lily Nichols RDN
Protein is essential for women’s health. It plays a role in pregnancy, menopause, and more.| Ask The Scientists
Not all omega-3 fats are created equal. In this article “Omega-3 Fats: Why you can’t rely on plants for all of your omegas,” you’ll learn why not all omega-3 food sources can provide you with DHA based on the conversion of ALA to DHA in humans.| Lily Nichols RDN