During pregnancy, we get information about what to expect, what tests we need, and what’s safe and what’s not. Yet when it comes to what to eat while you’re pregnant, healthcare providers usually don’t have much information to provide and what women do get is often confusing, and may even be misguided.  In this episode, I sat down with Aimee Aristotelous, a certified nutritionist specializing in prenatal, gluten-free, and ketogenic nutrition, and author The Whole Food Pregnancy Plan, among several other books. Aimee is also a go-to media expert and has been featured in a variety of outlets including Health, People, and HuffPost.  We talk about why the information about what to eat while you’re pregnant isn’t necessarily rooted in science and how that may be contributing to pregnancy risks and complications.  We also chat about everything nutrition during pregnancy, including the nutrients and superfoods to focus on, how many extra calories you actually need, and how to deal with food cravings and morning sickness.  Welcome  3:15 Why is it important to eat healthy when you’re pregnant? 5:06 Can your diet affect your propensity for developing postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety? 5:48 In your book, The Whole Food Pregnancy Plan, you say that nutrition guidelines that are often delivered by doctors and dietitians may actually be contributing to obesity and gestational diabetes rates—explain! 9:23 How many extra calories do pregnant women need in each trimester? 10:03 What are the key nutrients women need?  14:10 What should women limit or avoid? 20:20 What are the best pregnancy superfoods?  22:14 How can women cope with nausea and morning sickness? 24:25 How can women deal with food cravings and food aversions? 26:48 What are the best foods to eat or avoid for heartburn, constipation, and gas? 28:05 What are some guidelines for pregnancy nutrition? 29:43 What are your favorite recipes from your book, The Whole Food Pregnancy Plan? LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Aimee mentions that the U.S. is the only developed country where maternal mortality is on the rise, this 2020 study found. Aimee talks about the book “Sugarproof” and Julie mentions that Drs. Goran and Ventura were on an episode of “Food Issues” Aimee mentions MyPlate. Julie mentions that vitamin B6 was like “magic” for her morning sickness.  Learn more about and purchase books by Aimee Aristotelous on Amazon.  FROM OUR PARTNERS Kids Cook Real Food eCourse The Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, created by a mom of 4 and a former elementary school teacher, is designed to build connection, confidence, and creativity in the kitchen. The course includes 30 basic cooking skills, 45 videos including several bonuses, printable supply and grocery shopping lists, and kid-friendly recipes. The course is designed for all kids ages 2 to teen and has three different skill levels. More than 18,000 families have taken the course and The Wall Street Journal named it the #1 cooking class for kids. Sign up now for the Kids Cook Real Food ecourse and get a free lesson for being a “Food Issues” listener. Thrive Market Thrive Market is an online membership-based market that has the highest quality, organic, non-GMO, healthy, and sustainable products. From groceries, clean beauty, safe supplements, and non-toxic home products to ethical meat, sustainable seafood, clean wine, and more, Thrive Market is where members save an average of $32 on every order! Through Thrive Gives, every paid membership sponsors a free one for a low-income family. Join Thrive Market today and get 25% off your first order and a free gift.