Expecting the Best: Food-Based Strategies for a Healthier Pregnancy
GUEST(S):
Meredith McAllister, CEO; Dr. Basma Faris
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DESCRIPTION:
In this discussion which goes beyond the basics of "just take your prenatal vitamins", Dr. Mitzi Krockover welcomes two insightful experts in pregnancy nutrition: Meredith McAllister, CEO and co-founder of Marma, an app designed to guide women through the complexities of pregnancy nutrition, and Dr. Basma Faris, a board-certified OB/GYN and culinary medicine specialist who leads Marma's medical advisory team. Together, they discuss common challenges like managing morning sickness, handling food aversions, understanding cravings, and postpartum nutrition needs, while also discussing the innovative field of culinary medicine. Whether you're expecting, planning, or supporting a loved one, this episode provides practical insights and solutions for navigating nutrition throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
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SHOW NOTES:
Meredith McAllister, Founder and CEO, Marma
Basma Faris, MD, OBGYN and Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist
Mitzi Krockover, Founder and CEO, Woman Centered, LLC and Host of Beyond the Paper Gown
Marma Health
CulinaryMedicine.org