10-14-26

Ted and Austin open with a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention in mainstream health conversations: nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life, spanning pregnancy through a child’s second birthday. The research in this area is clear and consistent. What a mother eats before and during pregnancy, and what a child consumes in those early years, has measurable effects on immune function, brain development, metabolic health, and long-term disease risk. Key nutrients covered include folate, DHA, omega-3 fatty acids, and B vitamins, with particular attention to the importance of prenatal supplementation and continued nutritional support during breastfeeding.