Better Health

Are you overwhelmed with all the content there is about what you should focus on during pregnancy? Does prenatal nutrition scare you because you don't know who to believe? In this episode, RDN Lily Nichols, share evidence-based research on what nutrients and foods to prioritize during your pregnancy journey. We also talk about caloric intake, prenatal supplements and more.Guest BioLily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Drawing from the current scientific literature and the wisdom of traditional cultures, her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. Her bestselling book, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes (and online course of the same name), presents a revolutionary nutrient-dense, lower carb approach for managing gestational diabetes. Her work has not only helped tens of thousands of women manage their gestational diabetes (most without the need for blood sugar-lowering medication), but has also influenced nutrition policies internationally. Lily’s clinical expertise and extensive background in prenatal nutrition have made her a highly sought after consultant and speaker in the field.Lily’s second book, Real Food for Pregnancy, is an evidence-based look at the gap between conventional prenatal nutrition guidelines and what’s optimal for mother and baby. With over 930 citations, this is the most comprehensive text on prenatal nutrition to date.Lily is also creator of the popular blog, LilyNicholsRDN.com, which explores a variety of topics related to real food, mindful eating, and pregnancy nutrition.Guest Links and resourcesFirst Chapter of Real Food For Pregnancy for Free: bit.ly/3g1R5znReal Food For Pregnancy Book: https://amzn.to/3UV6n7CReal Food For Gestational Diabetes Book: https://amzn.to/3V2Sh4lCholine Blog Post: bit.ly/3g96E88Protein Blog Post: bit.ly/3TEAgIp Prenatal Nutrition Guidelines Post: bit.ly/3TF5sazInstagram: @lilynicholsrdnWebsite: lilynicholsrdn.comEpisode Link and resourcesFollow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hj9jt1Follow the show on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JWAqpXYouTube: https://bit.ly/3hwR7vW🧬 Get your Genetics Tested: https://bit.ly/3k4GIc4 ✏️Take the genetic motivator quiz: https://bit.ly/3IjxjsE

How can we track our health with convenience? Rather than going to a lab to test, there has to be a quicker, easier method. Miray, founder of Vivoo, dives into her product. Vivoo is a urine testing kit that allows you to test and get results in under 5 minutes. Tracking hydration, pH, protein, magnesium and more, you can get instant results. Guest BioMiray Tayfun is the co-founder and the CEO of Vivoo, an at-home urine test with an application that measures 9 parameters and delivers personalized advice to individuals so they can improve their wellness. Miray has completed her undergraduate studies in Bioengineering and has graduated from Stanford postgraduate programs specializing in Go-to-Market Strategies as well as Diet and Gene Expression. Miray has previously founded companies in medical diagnostics, smart homes, and smart co-living spaces.Episode Linkshttps://vivoo.io/Use code APRIL30 for 30% off your purchase! Head to the link above to get started.Follow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hj9jt1Follow the show on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JWAqpXYouTube: https://bit.ly/3hwR7vW🧬 Get your Genetics Tested: https://bit.ly/3k4GIc4 ✏️Take the genetic motivator quiz: https://bit.ly/3IjxjsE

Have you heard of genetic testing and how it can help your health but are not sure where to start when it comes to learning about it? Listen in to Dr. Yael Joffe, founder and Chief Science Officer of 3X4 Genetics, as she explains genetics, epigenetics, nutrigenomics and the future of genetic testing.Guest BioIn the discipline of nutrigenomics, Yael is globally acknowledged as a leading expert in the field. She is ahighly sought-after speaker, has co-authored three books, ‘The Power of Genetics’, ‘It’s Not Just Your Genes’ and ‘Genes To Plate’, and has been published in multiple peer-reviewed scientific journals. Yael is at the forefront of nutrigenomic education and has helped develop and supervise nutrigenomics courses around the world, including her own 3X4 Ed. courses, which have trained hundreds of healthcare practitioners globally. She is the founder and Chief Science Officer of 3X4 Genetics.Guest LinksFollow Dr. Yael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaeljoffe/Follow 3x4 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3x4genetics/Follow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hj9jt1Follow the show on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JWAqpXYouTube: https://bit.ly/3hwR7vW🧬 Get your Genetics Tested: https://bit.ly/3k4GIc4✏️Take the genetic motivator quiz: https://bit.ly/3IjxjsE

Have you been discouraged with guessing how much protein, fat and carbs you should consume? Or confused by all the people that say high fat is best! Or low fat is best! In this episode, April dives into macros and how you can personalize your macro intake just by knowing your genetics. No more guessing!Follow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hj9jt1Follow the show on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JWAqpXYouTube: https://bit.ly/3hwR7vW🧬 Get your Genetics Tested: https://bit.ly/3k4GIc4 ✏️Take the genetic motivator quiz: https://bit.ly/3IjxjsEStudy on Genetics and Micro/Macronutrients: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2019.00008/full

Do you want to transform your lifestyle into a better version of yourself? Listen in to how Stephanie did just that and continues to up her game with fitness, health, mindset and more. Guest BioStephanie is a travel nurse that is pursuing body building and fitness on the side. She has competed and plans to do more competitions in the future.Guest Linkhttps://www.instagram.com/stephaniekristabeth/Episode Links and ResourcesAtomic Habits by James Clear https://amzn.to/3NrmTJlEvolve with Emily Show: https://shopemilyhayden.com/podcastFollow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hj9jt1Follow the show on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JWAqpXYouTube: https://bit.ly/3hwR7vW🧬 Get your Genetics Tested: https://bit.ly/3k4GIc4 ✏️Take the genetic motivator quiz: https://bit.ly/3IjxjsE

Does beginning a fitness and nutrition routine seem overwhelming? Beckie lays out the steps to starting a routine including how to build a workout block, counting macros and developing the habits around them.Guest BioBeckie is the owner of Relentlessly Fit. They are an online personal training, nutrition, and mindset coaching company with a mission to empower our clients in and out of the gym to pursue the highest version of themselves. They focus on strength training, macro based nutrition and habit building/mindset growth. They believe that you can not focus soley on one without the others in order to achieve your optimal progress!!Beyond Relentlessly Fit, Beckie is a homeschooling mom of 3, wife, dog mom and fitness fanatic. She is currently prepping for my first ever NPC bikini competition. She loves diving deep into fitness, mindset, homesteading, the science behind the foods we eat & freedom in every sense of the word!Guest Linkhttps://www.instagram.com/Beckie.flowersEpisode Links and ResourcesWinning by Time Grover https://amzn.to/3mkirQDAtomic Habits by James Clear https://amzn.to/3NrmTJlExtreme Ownership by Jocko Willink https://amzn.to/3Nt41K2Follow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hj9jt1Follow the show on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JWAqpXYouTube: https://bit.ly/3hwR7vW🧬 Get your Genetics Tested: https://bit.ly/3k4GIc4 ✏️Take the genetic motivator quiz: https://bit.ly/3IjxjsE

Ever wonder how the APOE gene affects your risk for Alzheimers? Listen in to hear more about it's effect along with the benefits and weaknesses to each allele.Follow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hj9jt1Follow the show on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JWAqpXYouTube: https://bit.ly/3hwR7vW🧬 Get your Genetics Tested: https://bit.ly/3k4GIc4 ✏️Take the genetic motivator quiz: https://bit.ly/3IjxjsE

Are you trying to build a close community? Listen in for the 5 principles created by Jennie Allen in her book Find Your People for an understanding of what community should look like. Find Your People: https://amzn.to/3lmKTRnFollow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hj9jt1Follow the show on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JWAqpXYouTube: https://bit.ly/3hwR7vW🧬 Get your Genetics Tested: https://bit.ly/3k4GIc4 ✏️Take the genetic motivator quiz: https://bit.ly/3IjxjsE

Ever wonder why Olympic sprinters are able to perform at the speed they do? The secret to some of their success lies in their genetics. Listen in to how your recovery after a workout and your genes matter. The ACTN3 gene has a huge influence on your performance and muscle recovery.Social MediasFollow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hj9jt1Follow the show on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JWAqpXYouTube: https://bit.ly/3hwR7vW🧬 Get your Genetics Tested: https://bit.ly/3k4GIc4 ✏️Take the genetic motivator quiz: https://bit.ly/3IjxjsE

Do you want to make sure you have actual metrics in order to see growth toward your goals? Then I highly encourage you to listen in on my review of the KoreScale Generation 2. It is a weight scale that measure more than just your pounds. It gives metrics on BMI, BMR, bone mass, muscle mass, protein and more!Check it out here: https://amzn.to/3kYYw99Check out the cheap scale here: https://amzn.to/3yvaRd6Check our My YouTube: https://bit.ly/3hwR7vWFollow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3hj9jt1Follow the show on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JWAqpX🧬 Get your Genetics Tested: https://bit.ly/3k4GIc4 ✏️Take the genetic motivator quiz: https://bit.ly/3IjxjsE