Pregnancy Podcast

The Evidence on Nutrition and Trending Diets During Pregnancy


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Whatever your long-term health or weight goals, your top priority during pregnancy is keeping yourself and your baby healthy. Nutrition plays a key role, but with so many diets and opinions, it can be overwhelming to know what’s best. While research provides insights, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to diet during pregnancy. This episode explores the evidence on trending diets, whether they are safe to continue or start while pregnant, and their potential risks and benefits. Learn more about caloric restriction, low glycemic, keto, plant-based, carnivore, paleo, low fat, the Louwen diet, and intermittent fasting to make informed choices about your nutrition.     Thank you to our sponsors   Zahler goes above and beyond to use high-quality bioavailable ingredients like the active form of folate, bioavailable iron, and omega 3s. The Zahler Prenatal +DHA is my #1 recommendation for a high-quality prenatal vitamin. In March 2025, you can save 30% off the Zahler Prenatal +DHA on Amazon with the code PREPOD30. Plus, if you email your order number and mailing address to [email protected] you will get a free silicon baby bib. You can always see the current promo code for the Zahler prenatal vitamin by clicking here.     10% off at Momcozy.com with the promo code PREGNANCYPODCAST. The Momcozy Air 1 Ultra-Slim Breast Pump is the thinnest portable breast pump on the market and a game-changer for pumping. It fits discreetly inside your bra, giving you the privacy and comfort you deserve without compromising powerful suction. The wireless charging case provides up to 15 sessions per charge and doubles as a storage unit, making it super easy to keep everything organized and clean. Seamlessly sync with the Momcozy app to enable hands-free control, switch between pumping modes, and track milk volume in real-time. Check out the Momcozy Air1 at momcozy.com and use the promo code PREGNANCYPODCAST to save 10% off all products on the Momcozy website.   The VTech V-Hush Stroller Rocker is a portable device that features a mechanical rocking mechanism to gently rock your baby’s crib or stroller to promote better sleep on the go. Plus it has a built-in amber night light, a rechargeable battery, soothing sounds, white noise, and sweet lullabies. Soothe your baby to sleep anywhere with the VTech V-Hush Stroller Rocker. The VTech V-Hush Stroller Rocker is available at Walmart.      Read the full article and resources that accompany this episode.     Join Pregnancy Podcast Premium to access the entire back catalog, listen to all episodes ad-free, get a copy of the Your Birth Plan Book, and more.     Check out the 40 Weeks podcast to learn how your baby grows each week and what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners.     For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast website.
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