#007: Interview with Chris Kresser

Join us on episode 7 where we interview Chris Kresser, a functional medicine practitioner. We discuss a fascinating theory about why preconception/prenatal health is so important, the best superfoods, supplements, and nutrients before and during pregnancy, the benefits of baby-led weaning versus pureed foods, the controversy regarding introducing allergenic foods early to avoid allergies later in life, and why self-care is so important for moms!

[0:00] Introduction of today’s guest, Chris Kresser

[1:00] Steph’s Updates

[3:24] Aglaée’s updates

[7:15] Chris Kresser’s Bio

[9:08] Developmental Origins Theory - Why nutrition is important before and during your pregnancy

[11:37] The most important foods/supplements to eat/take during pregnancy

[19:48] Risks/benefits of fish during pregnancy

[21:33] Starting solids: baby-led weaning vs. purees

[24:50] Chris’ thoughts on introducing allergenic foods to avoid allergies later in life

[26:33] Self-care tips for new moms

[28:10] Recommendations for child spacing 

[30:00] Info on Chris’ Healthy Baby Code program

[33:25] Steph + Aglaée: How to make liver palatable (recipes, tips/tricks)

[38:33] Steph + Aglaée: Our thoughts on child spacing

[41:09] Steph + Aglaée: Our thoughts on supplementation (favorite products)  

SHOWNOTES:

The Health Baby Code Program by Chris Kresser

Stephanie's favorite supplements:

Prenatal: Pure Encapsulation's Nutrient 950 with Vitamin K Probiotic: Ther-biotic Complete (for mom) and Ther-biotic Infant Powder (for baby) Fish Oil: Nordic Naturals ProOmega Magnesium: Thorne Magnesium Citrate Vitamin D: Thorne Vitamin D3 Vitamin B Complex: Thorne Vitamin B Complex #6 Red Raspberry Tincture: Seroyal/Genestra Raspberry Combination #1

Aglaée's favorite supplements:

Thorne Research Basic Prenatal (with folate) CanPrev Vitamin D3 & K2 (in coconut oil) Nutrasea fish oil Nettle tea & red raspberry leaf tea Probiotics: Genestra HMF Super Powder Probiotics: Prescript Assist NFH Magnesium SAP Fermented cod liver oil My favorite sardines! Liver pâté recipe in my book Digestive Health with REAL Food