The Genius Life 557: The Surprising Science of Pregnancy Nutrition (Protein, Choline, Omega-3s and Blood Sugar) | Jessie Inchauspé
Mar 11, 2026
Jessie Inchauspé, biochemist and bestselling author known as the Glucose Goddess, focuses on how pregnancy nutrition shapes lifelong health. She highlights blood sugar control, choline, protein, and omega-3s. Short, practical conversations cover cravings, testing for gestational diabetes, vegan challenges, and trimester-by-trimester dietary tips.
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First Trimester Nausea Interrupted Nutrition Plan
- Jessie experienced severe first-trimester nausea and coped by eating almonds at the bedside and otherwise ate croissants when that was all she could keep down.
- She paused her targeted nutrition until month four and then implemented her plan.
Test Fasting Insulin Early In Pregnancy
- Get fasting insulin and fasting glucose tested as soon as you know you're pregnant to assess pre-existing insulin resistance.
- Jessie recommends early screening because insulin often rises years before glucose does and gestational diabetes often reflects preexisting issues.
Get 450 Mg Of Choline Each Day
- Prioritize choline (450 mg/day minimum) during pregnancy because it builds fetal brain structures for memory and attention.
- One egg supplies ~125 mg; Jessie ate four eggs daily to reliably hit intake targets and her prenatal also contained choline.
