I want to focus on why coconut oil is better than vegetable oil. I was recently interviewed for an article on coconut oil for the magazine Today’s Dietitian| Lily Nichols RDN
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for solid, research-backed nutrition advice, you’ve probably run into a frustrating reality: the information is vague, outdated, and often just… missing.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
Starting your day with the right kind of breakfast can make all the difference in your mood, energy, and satiety for the rest of the day. If you miss out on quality protein and balanced macros, you’re likely setting yourself up for a day of ... continue reading The post 20 high-protein breakfast ideas appeared first on Lily Nichols RDN.| Lily Nichols RDN
Are you considering a career as a prenatal nutritionist? Whether you already have a background in the health sciences and are looking to specialize, or you are just beginning to explore nutrition as a career option, a basic education or certification in nutrition is often ... continue reading The post Become a prenatal nutritionist to expand your career opportunities 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
Real Food Nutrition for Pregnancy& Gestational Diabetes Standard prenatal nutrition advice is due for an overhaul. Evidence is mounting that real food offers optimal nourishment for mamas and babies. What is real food? Simply put, real food is made with simple ingredients that are as ... continue reading| Lily Nichols RDN
Since collagen is not a complete protein, does collagen count toward your protein intake? This has been widely debated, but research settles this question, once and for all.| Lily Nichols RDN
How is folic acid different from folate? Folate: why it’s Superior to Folic Acid for Pregnancy (even if you don’t have MTHFR). Unmetabolized folic acid can be harmful in pregnancy.| Lily Nichols RDN
Intake of choline in pregnancy—folate’s long lost cousin—is essential to a healthy pregnancy and your baby’s brain development. Find out why you need choline in pregnancy, which foods are rich in choline, & why vegetarians rarely get enough of it.| Lily Nichols RDN
Don’t believe everything you read about fertility nutrition. Here are 5 fertility diet myths, including meat, fiber, dairy, Mediterranean diets, and whether diet impacts egg quality.| Lily Nichols RDN
Finding a prenatal nutritionist who is up-to-date with research can be challenging. This article covers how to find a prenatal nutritionist who is well-trained (and how practitioners can become a specialist in prenatal nutrition).| Lily Nichols RDN
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