Dec. 28, 2020

Prenatal & Pregnancy Diet: What TO Eat, What NOT To Eat | Ryann Kipping

Prenatal & Pregnancy Diet: What TO Eat, What NOT To Eat | Ryann Kipping

EPISODE 62 | Ryann Kipping is a clinically trained Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Lactation Educator, and Author of The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook. She is the founder of The Prenatal Nutritionist, a virtual nutrition private practice, which focuses on preparing women for pregnancy and conquering nutrition during and after pregnancy. She helps women feel confident in their ability to properly nourish a growing baby through a real food approach. Ryann is also the founder of The Prenatal Nutrition Library, an online community for evidence-based nutrition information before and during pregnancy, and creates content daily for her popular Instagram account @prenatalnutritionist. In the episode, Ryann debunks common myths about nutrition during pregnancy, explains the difference between folate and folic acid, shares the most bang-for-your-buck, nutrient-dense foods pregnant women can eat…and more! Enjoy!!

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QUESTIONS I ASK RYANN IN THE EPISODE:

  • What’s your story? (Specifically, what led you to become a registered dietician with an interest in prenatal nutrition?)
  • What are some of the biggest myths when it comes to pregnancy diet and nutrition?
  • How does healthy eating when pregnant (or trying to conceive) differ from healthy eating in general?
  • What’s the correlation (if any) between infertility and nutrition?
  • What are some of the most bang-for-your-buck foods you can eat to ensure you’re getting enough nutrients while trying to conceive and pregnant?
  • When it comes to a “pregnancy diet,” what are some foods to limit? Do you recommend cutting any out completely? Specifically, what about coffee (caffeine), seafood, packaged lettuce, cheese, sushi, shellfish, processed meat, fermented, and wine?
  • We often hear the advice, “Take a prenatal vitamin.” Is that enough?
  • What’s the difference between folic acid and folate? Which is best in a prenatal?
  • Is there a specific prenatal vitamin you recommend?
  • Do you have to eat a lot more than usual to “eat for two?”
  • Let’s talk about food cravings! How can someone healthfully address those, especially if they’re craving things like cake, cookies, and ice cream?

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Picture of pregnant woman making a heart with her hands on her stomach