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Diet and Health Today · Dec 18, 2025 · 1 hr

Real food for pregnancy with Lily Nichols

In this episode, Zoë chats with Lily Nichols, a registered dietitian and expert in prenatal nutrition. They discuss the importance of nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy, emphasizing the need for evidence-based dietary guidelines. Lily critiques the current official guidelines, particularly regarding macronutrient ratios, and highlights the significance of preconception nutrition for optimal fertility. The conversation also covers gestational diabetes, cravings during pregnancy, weight gain recommendations, and postpartum nutrition, particularly the increased protein needs during the fourth trimester. For full show notes and video, visit https://zoeharcombe.com

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In this episode, Zoë chats with Lily Nichols, a registered dietitian and expert in prenatal nutrition. They discuss the importance of nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy, emphasizing the need for evidence-based dietary guidelines. Lily critiques the current official guidelines, particularly regarding macronutrient ratios, and highlights the significance of preconception nutrition for optimal fertility. The conversation also covers gestational diabetes, cravings during pregnancy, weight gain recommendations, and postpartum nutrition, particularly the increased protein needs during the fourth trimester.

For full show notes and video, visit https://zoeharcombe.com