#041 In this episode, Lily Nichols, a registered dietitian nutritionist and author of three transformative books, joins me to share her evidence-based approach to women's nutrition. Lily has significantly influenced nutrition guidelines and her works are pivotal in the reform of gestational diabetes guidelines in the Czech Republic. She discusses common nutritional misconceptions and provides science-backed advice that can revolutionize health practices for women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. We also tackle your questions from our weekly Q&A sessions, discussing pregnancy skincare adaptations and summer skincare tips to prevent breakouts.LILY’S BOOKS:real food for fertility  https://amzn.to/45DAmaGreal food for pregnancy: https://amzn.to/3XBV09freal food for gestational diabetes: https://amzn.to/4cBgE1Qskinthusiast.com/pregnancy | Timestamp | Summary | 0:00 | Transforming Women's Health with Evidence-Based Nutrition | 5:44 | Challenges in Women's Nutrition and Pregnancy-Specific Dietary Needs | 11:55 | Protein and Collagen Supplementation During Early Pregnancy | 16:39 | Nutritional Gaps, Colostrum Supplements, and Raw Milk Considerations | 20:28 | Understanding Blood Sugar Balance and Its Impact on Health | 27:18 | Optimizing Pregnancy and Fertility Through Diet and Lifestyle Changes | 37:04 | Balancing Budget and Nutrition with Whole Foods Over Processed OptionsTo watch the video version of this episode head to the Youtube page!Need a full skincare overhaul? Check out our Comprehensive Skincare Routine Digital GuideConnect with me:Amy's Instagramwww.skinthusiast.com