Prenatal Archives - Lily Nichols RDN

Does collagen count toward your protein intake?

If you’ve read any of my books, you’re probably already familiar with collagen. This is a type of protein found within our body and it is also something we can consume from food sources. First off, let’s define the term collagen. Collagen is a structural … continue reading

Twin Pregnancy Nutrition: Why the guidelines are limited and vague

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for solid, research-backed nutrition advice, you’ve probably run into a frustrating reality: the information is vague, outdated, and often just… missing.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

Become a prenatal nutritionist to expand your career opportunities

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

5 Fertility Diet Myths

When you’re trying to conceive — and especially if it’s taking longer than you expected — assessing your nutrition and lifestyle choices is smart. However, the sheer volume of opinions on fertility nutrition is overwhelming and many of them are conflicting. You’ve probably heard all … continue reading

How to find a prenatal nutritionist who is well-trained

Pregnancy is a beautiful yet sometimes challenging time with all the changes your body goes through, both physiologically and mentally. Common pregnancy discomforts have become the norm, and many risks/complications have been blamed on uncontrollable factors or blamed on genetics. However, this doesn’t have to … continue reading

Omega-3 Fats: Why you can’t rely on plants for all of your omegas

Omega-3 fats are widely praised in both conventional and holistic nutrition for their many roles in supporting brain, vision, cardiovascular health and more. Not to mention how they contribute to optimal fertility (in men and women), overall health during pregnancy, as well as fetal brain … continue reading

Iodine: Why this mineral is essential for fertility, pregnancy, and lactation

There are many nutrients that our bodies demand higher quantities of during pregnancy and postpartum — and iodine is one of them! Iodine is a key mineral that supports not only thyroid health, but ovarian health, breast health, fetal brain development, and more! You may … continue reading

Can you eat too much fish during pregnancy?

In my interview on the Genius Life Podcast with Max Lugavere, I answered quite a few questions about eating fish during pregnancy. A snippet of this discussion was featured in an Instagram reel that has garnered a lot of attention (6.5 million views and counting), … continue reading

Vitamin B12 & Pregnancy: A nutrient crucial for your baby’s health

A nutrient that doesn’t always get the spotlight in prenatal nutrition is vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is popular in the mainstream as a nutrient that gives energy; this is why you’ll find high amounts of it in many energy drinks. And, that’s not wrong — … continue reading

How much iron do you actually absorb from food?

It’s well known that iron is a nutrient of concern in pregnancy. Iron is a mineral that is needed to make hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that helps transport oxygen through your body. Too little iron can lead to low hemoglobin, which … continue reading

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