I hope this book will inspire change in current prenatal nutrition guidelines. No one has dissected the research on prenatal nutrition—and done so in the context of ancestral diets—to the depth that Lily Nichols has in Real Food for Pregnancy. If you want an evidence-based rebuttal to the outdated prenatal nutrition guidelines, look no further. Download Now. You want to do the best for your baby. We can do better. As a midwife, I am relieved to finally be able to recommend a one-stop resource for proactive nutritional guidance.
The information is based on solid research but also from the experience of a professional with a long history of success working with expectant and postpartum mothers. Real Food for Pregnancy is great for expecting parents and professionals alike, who wish to get up-to-date on the best ways to minimize complications and use nutrition for the best pregnancy outcomes.
Lily has bravely called out where we have gone wrong with prenatal nutrition and artfully combines modern science with traditional wisdom in a must-read for anyone who is pregnant or planning to have a baby. This book is a powerful investment for any woman wanting to ensure the health of herself and her unborn child. It is the perfect blend of science and practicality. Real Food for Pregnancy is the first resource I have found which dispels all of the myths surrounding prenatal diets and offers sound evidence-based recommendations for a better approach—all in one place.
It pulls together so many topics and covers them in a structured way, with just enough detail to be informative and useful without going down a rabbit hole with the supporting science. Lily has distilled a ton of research into an easily digestible book, which will totally change the perspective of anyone who reads it.
Real Food for Pregnancy is so much more than the title implies. It dives deeply into the importance of the foods that are the best for feeding your body and baby in pregnancy, but it also sheds light into so many other areas of life that can impact this special time.
As a mom of one hoping for more children in the future, this book is my new number one go-to for pregnancy and nutrition advice. Honestly, Real Food for Pregnancy may override What to Expect when it comes to keeping nutritionally healthy before, during, and after pregnancy. Real Food for Pregnancy should be a prerequisite for anyone who plans on conceiving.
I believe mothers as well as practitioners in previous decades may not have been aware about the information contained within this book, at no fault of their own. The thought that we can change the health of subsequent generations simply by changing how we fuel our bodies during pregnancy has become a great passion of mine. Lily presents the information in a way that even those without a science-based background can easily absorb.
Thank you for your great work! Real Food for Pregnancy covers an astounding amount of research and makes it enjoyable to read, all while giving readers super practical steps to take to ensure their best pregnancies.
I really enjoyed reading about the ancestral traditions surrounding pregnancy, and Lily masterfully ties them together with the most up-to-date research available on pregnancy nutrition. This goes way beyond the importance of folate… there are so many amazing science nuggets in here! Even the most up-to-date pregnancy science nerds are guaranteed to learn something i.
This book is unique in how beautifully it bridges the gap from academia to real-life implementation. I am not aware of a more complete compendium of practical knowledge on pregnancy nutrition, toxin protection, and overall well-being. Getting this knowledge out there will lead to more healthy and happy pregnancies, and more happy and healthy mamas and babies!
Prenatal nutrition is just as confusing, but with the higher stakes of wanting to nourish a growing baby. So where can you look for real advice about prenatal nutrition? Advice that is scientifically based? Advice that encourages moms to eat real food and helps them carry a healthy, thriving baby? Look no further than Real Food for Pregnancy. Lily Nichols has gathered and analyzed vast amounts of current nutritional research and consolidated it into a comprehensive but easy-to-understand book.
As a nutrition coach and mom of three, I can confidently say this is a book I wish every pregnant mom would read! Real Food for Pregnancy , is a comprehensive book that covers everything a woman needs to know and do, to bear healthy children, to thrive during pregnancy and to recover fast and strong after birth. Lily Nichols, did an excellent job at covering food, exercise, supplements, mindfulness, environment and other factors pertinent to a healthy pregnancy.
Real Food for Pregnancy is a must read for all pregnant and soon-to-be pregnant women. Lily has combined age-old wisdom with relevant, contemporary research to empower women to have healthier pregnancies and babies through real, clean eating.
Lily has redefined what healthy prenatal nutrition is that will benefit women and babies for generations to come. As a dietitian, people often ask me about my thoughts on prenatal nutrition, however this definitely is not my area of expertise! I am thrilled to now also have Real Food for Pregnancy, a well researched and up-to-date reference covering the many other nutrition topics of pregnancy. It is incredibly valuable to have so many scientific references in one source. Thank you Lily!
Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. Another great interview Lily! Not too sure I can do the whole liver thing….. Glad you liked it, Marisa! It can be surprisingly good as liver pate. So appreciate this podcast! I love your real food approach and the topics you addressed that are often times not discussed in those prenatal appointments or even school for that matter.
I had a couple questions after my first listen I am sure I will be returning to listen again! My other question is in regards to morning sickness I am SO thankful that I have not experienced it but often hear of those who do — You mentioned B6 being helpful in preventing. Those are great additions, especially if you do not like, or eat much, slow cooked meat or bone broth.
Morning sickness is a bit tricky. I have an upcoming interview to share on the topic actually hyperemesis-focused more than morning sickness, but the recs are similar. In brief, vitamin B6, magnesium, and ginger can alleviate nausea. Hi Hope! Just wanted to pop in and share the link to the hyperemesis gravidarum interview.
Hi Lily, Hope you are well. I read your book real food for pregnancy and absolutely loved it. So i was wondering any chance you will be wirting or have written a real food for babies? I am 10 weeks pregnant and really want to supplement my diet with collagen powder, however, my OB recommended to not use it during pregnancy because it has not been studied and deemed safe. I know your book recommends it as part of a healthy pregnancy diet.
Is there any research that it is indeed safe to use during pregnancy? Thanks so much! Odds are your provider is not aware of the research in this area. Hi Lily! No OB has ever discussed any of this with me! Would the dairy and thus calcium in the recipe hinder absorption of the iron from the liver?
My iron is low so I need to be focusing on that right now. The type of dairy in the recipe is low calcium cream, butter , so there would be no concern with it interfering with iron absorption.
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