In Episode 95 I sit down with Whitney English, Registered Dietician, to talk about plant-based nutrition during pregnancy, infancy and breastfeeding (lactation). Whitney, along with her partner Alex (also a Registered Dietician), are the founders of Plant Based Juniors - an online resource that brings evidence based nutrition information specific to these stages of life to the public.Specifically in this episode we cover:Benefits of a plant-based diet during pregnancy and infancyPosition of the American Dietetics Association (ADA)Specific nutrients of focus during pregnancy including recommendations for supplementationSpecific nutrients of focus during breastfeeding including recommendations for supplementationBreast milk versus formula and different formula optionsSpecific nutrients of focus during infancy including recommendations for supplementationIntroducing solidsPicky eatersand much moreThis is an episode I have wanted to do for a couple of years now. It's quite a comprehensive conversation so if it's a topic that's very relevant to you I highly recommend grabbing a pen and paper and listening in a quite comfortable space without distractions.Resources:American Dietetic Association position for vegan diets during pregnancy and infancyPlant Based Juniors on InstagramPB3 PlatePredominately Plant-Based Pregnancy GuideFirst Bites - Baby Led Weaning GuidePlant Proof Newsletter Sign Up - When my book comes out I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.Plant Proof X Journey Retreat:For more information on the July 11-17, 2020 Plant Proof X Journey Retreat please visit here.The retreats are an incredible week - a mix of exercise, connecting with like-minded people, guest speakers, cooking demonstrations, delicious plant-based meals and snacks, massages and plenty of downtime to relax by the pool or explore the local area.As always, I hope you do enjoy the listen. If you did please let Whitney and Alex would love to hear from you, you can tag them on Instagram using @plantbasedjuniors. And of course, share the episode link with anyone you know who could benefit from listening.New Plant Proof GIF's:You may also like to use the Plant Proof GIF's that have been added to Instagram. In your story swipe up, click GIF's and then search Plant Proof. They're free and nothing more than a bit of fun - let me know what you think.Please leave a review on the Apple Podcast App:Finally, if you are enjoying the show and can take a minute or so to leave a review on the Apple podcast app it would be much appreciated.Thanks for tuning in friends. I appreciate all of you.Simon HillCreator of Plantproof.com - a free resource for plant based nutrition informationIf you want to receive FREE nutritional information to your inbox subscribe to the Plant Proof Newsletter. When my book comes out I am going to use this newsletter a lot more with loads of free information each month to help you better optimise your diet.Book coming out later this year published with Penguin that I cannot wait to share with you (all proceeds being donated to charity)