#007: Interview with Chris Kresser
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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)