The Gestational Diabetic

Vegetarian and Vegan with Gestational Diabetes


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Registered dietitian Leslee Flannery talks to us about the concerns with vegetarianism and veganism during pregnancy and gestational diabetes, and how to navigate the diet to remain diet controlled.

All resources mention can be found at https://thegestationaldiabetic.com/7

TIMESTAMPS:

  • 1:05 - Leslee's practice and closing the gap in gestational diabetic care
  • 4:53 - Food as a vegetarian today as compared to earlier days
  • 7:19 - Challenges as a vegetarian with gestational diabetes
  • 8:19 - Remaining diet controlled as a vegetarian or vegan gestational diabetic IS POSSIBLE!
  • 10:10 - Nutrients that may be lacking in vegetarianism and veganism during pregnancy
  • 11:06 - Nutritional Yeast - a nutrient powerhouse
  • 13:16 - Increased protein and iron requirements in pregnancy, and best food sources
  • 15:49 - Nutrient rich food recommendations for pregnancy
  • 17:58 - Knowing your carbs
  • 22:40 - Listen to yourself, not diet culture
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