Light Up Your Metabolism
Welcome to the Light Up Your Metabolism Podcast, where we explore the profound impact of light, environment, and nature on your metabolic health. Hosted by Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and passionate health expert Danielle Hamilton of daniellehamiltonhealth.com, this show is designed to help you break free from the cycle of fatigue, cravings, hormone imbalances, and weight struggles.
In today's world, where over 93% of the population is metabolically unhealthy, many people feel stuck despite their best efforts with diet and exercise. Dani delves into the incredible world of quantum and circadian biology, uncovering how simple yet powerful strategies like sunlight, grounding, lowering deuterium, and blocking blue light can transform your health.
It's time to reconnect with nature and her cycles. Discover how your environment—including light, electromagnetic fields, temperature, sounds, and even the people around you—affects your metabolic health. Learn actionable tips and bioindividual approaches to charge your body like you charge your phone each night, using the free resources nature provides.
Join Dani for insightful discussions and practical advice that will empower you to optimize your blood sugar, boost your energy, improve your sleep, balance your hormones, and feel amazing. Tune in to 'Light Up Your Metabolism' and start your journey to vibrant health today!
Light Up Your Metabolism
Optimizing Blood Sugar & Insulin Before, During & After Pregnancy with Lily Nichols | Episode 222
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Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is the founder of the Institute for Prenatal NutritionTM, co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy, and the author of three books: Real Food for Fertility (co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack), Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily’s bestselling books have helped tens of thousands of mamas (and babies!), are used in university-level maternal nutrition and midwifery courses, and have even influenced prenatal nutrition policy internationally. She writes at https://lilynicholsrdn.com
Book websites: realfoodforfertility.com, realfoodforpregnancy.com & realfoodforGD.com
ON TODAY'S EPISODE
- What are the common misconceptions surrounding gestational diabetes that expectant mothers should be aware of?
- How do conventional dietary guidelines fall short when it comes to managing blood sugar levels during pregnancy?
- What personalized nutrition strategies can be implemented to control gestational diabetes effectively?
- Can you explain the significance of testing methods for gestational diabetes and the alternatives available?
- How does gestational diabetes impact long-term health for both mothers and their children?
- What role does protein intake play in managing insulin levels and overall metabolic health during pregnancy?
- Why is it important for women to start preventative measures for gestational diabetes before pregnancy?
- How does breastfeeding influence insulin sensitivity and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life?
- What are some key nutritional needs that mothers should prioritize during breastfeeding?
- How can maintaining electrolyte balance during breastfeeding prevent nutritional depletion?
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