Jessie Inchauspé: 90% of Pregnant People Are Missing THIS Nutrient (Follow THIS Simple Diet To Reduce Glucose Spikes & Protect Your Baby’s Brain & Metabolism)
On Purpose with Jay Shetty 
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<p>Pregnancy only lasts nine months, but what you eat during that time can shape your child for life.</p> <p>Jay Shetty welcomes back biochemist, bestselling author, and “Glucose Goddess” Jessie Inchauspé for a conversation that goes even deeper into the impact she’s had on millions of lives. This time, they focus on something few people truly understand: pregnancy isn’t just a waiting period, it’s a critical window that can shape a child’s physical, mental, and metabolic health for life. Jay and Jessie unpack why so many parents feel under-informed, how outdated myths like “eat for two” still dominate the conversation, and what the science actually reveals about the nine months that truly count forever.</p> <p>Jessie breaks down complex biology into simple, actionable insights. She explains how key factors: blood sugar balance, protein, choline, and omega-3s play a critical role in brain development, metabolism, and long-term disease risk for your child. Jay guides the conversation with curiosity and care, highlighting how small, intentional shifts during pregnancy can create lifelong resilience, while also acknowledging the systemic failures that leave parents without clear guidance or support.</p> <p>In this interview, you'll learn:</p> <p>How to Support Your Baby’s Brain With Just Four Key Nutrients</p> <p>How to Reduce Blood Sugar Spikes That Affect Your Baby</p> <p>How to Build Your Baby’s Brain Before They’re Born</p> <p>How to Lower Your Child’s Lifetime Risk of Diabetes</p> <p>How to Use Protein to Stabilize Energy and Nausea</p> <p>How to Care for Your Mental Health After Miscarriage</p> <p>How to Make Small Food Choices That Create Lifelong Impact</p> <p>Life doesn’t come with a manual, we’re all doing the best we can with the information we have. When we learn more, we can make better choices, not just for ourselves, but for the people whose futures depend on ours.</p> <p>Jessie’s latest book, <strong>9 Months That Count Forever: How Your Pregnancy Diet Shapes Your Baby's Future</strong>, is available for pre-order now. Visit <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Months-That-Count-Forever-Pregnancy/dp/1668219123">https://www.amazon.com/Months-That-Count-Forever-Pregnancy/dp/1668219123</a> </p> <p>With Love and Gratitude,</p> <p>Jay Shetty</p> <p><strong>JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe </em></strong><a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>. </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! </em></strong><a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast"><strong><em>https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p><strong>What We Discuss:</strong></p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:54 Debunking the Biggest Pregnancy Myths</p> <p>04:50 The Four Nutrients That Shape Your Baby’s Future</p> <p>07:26 How Gestational Diabetes Impacts a Child for Life</p> <p>11:58 How Much Protein Do You Really Need During Pregnancy?</p> <p>14:22 What an Ideal Pregnancy Diet Actually Looks Like</p> <p>19:08 Are You Actually “Eating for Two?” </p> <p>21:41 You’re Born With the Brain Cells You’ll Keep for Life</p> <p>24:29 When Food and Supplements Work Best Together</p> <p>27:02 Avoid These Foods During Pregnancy!</p> <p>31:28 How High Sugar Intake Affects Pregnancy</p> <p>36:07 The Modern Food System Is Failing Families</p> <p>39:03 What Can Contribute to Miscarriage</p> <p>41:15 Understanding Silent Miscarriage</p> <p>46:21 Processing the Grief of Pregnancy Loss</p> <p>49:02 The Most Common Causes of Miscarriage</p> <p>51:42 What Happens When You Eat Sugar on an Empty Stomach</p> <p>54:24 The Importance of Movement During Pregnancy </p> <p>57:09 How to Reduce Bloating During Pregnancy</p> <p>57:44 Does a Father’s Diet Affect Conception?</p> <p>59:01 Using Food to Set Your Child Up for Life</p> <p>01:01:20 What the UK Sugar Ration Taught Us About Health</p> <p>01:04:33 This or That: Pregnancy Edition </p> <p><strong>Episode Resources:</strong></p> <p>Website | <a href="https://www.glucosegoddess.com/">https://www.glucosegoddess.com/</a> </p> <p>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glucosegoddess">https://www.instagram.com/glucosegoddess</a> </p> <p>X | <a href="https://x.com/glucosegoddesss">https://x.com/glucosegoddesss</a> </p> <p>TikTok | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@glucosegoddess_">https://www.tiktok.com/@glucosegoddess_</a> </p> <p>YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GlucoseRevolution">https://www.youtube.com/@GlucoseRevolution</a> </p> <p>Facebook | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/glucosegoddesss/">https://www.facebook.com/glucosegoddesss/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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