The Truth About Fertility + Pregnancy Nutrition: Prenatal Vitamins, Folate, MTHFR + Protein With Lily Nichols, RD

Registered Dietitian Lily Nichols is the author of the #1 bestselling book on prenatal nutrition, Real Food for Pregnancy. She joins Helene to shed light on what’s missing from the conventional conversation around fertility and pregnancy nutrition.

From the controversial topic of methylated folate vs. folic acid and MTHFR mutations to animal vs. plant protein and egg quality, Lily brings a science-backed, evidence based perspective on what women deserve to know—but often aren’t told—about optimizing conception and pregnancy outcomes.

We cover:

-What’s missing from conventional fertility and pregnancy nutrition advice

-When and how to start optimizing your diet for fertility

-What you need to know about egg quality and nutrition

-Types of folate including methylated folate vs. folic acid and MTHFR mutations

-How protein sources including legumes, meat and meat substitutes measure up when it comes to hormone health, PCOS, and ovulatory function

-The predatory side of the prenatal supplement industry and Lily’s insight on high quality options

-The truth about vitamin levels like iron and vitamin D in pregnancy

-How motherhood has shaped Lily’s work, balancing her career and mom life and her self-care practices

Whether you're trying to conceive, already pregnant, or preparing for the future, this episode is packed with the specific guidance from a knowledgeable expert you’ve been craving.

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.