Fertility Boosting Foods
While it may be tempting to choose to start eating lots of one or two fertility boosting foods, the balance of your overall dietary pattern matters more than anything. When you are trying to conceive, you want to focus on nutrient density – in other words, focus on getting as many vitamins and minerals as…
Cooked Red Cabbage with Apples
This is one of my favorite side dishes. In my family, we have it on Thanksgiving and Christmas, as it’s a dish my Dad enjoyed growing up in Germany. The apples provide a gentle sweetness that makes this dish pair nicely with a more savory meat dish. I like to pair red cabbage with pulled…
Antioxidants: Essential Fertility Nutrients
Did you know that your antioxidant intake could affect your chances of getting pregnant? Antioxidants exert their beneficial effects by neutralizing free radicals (also known as reactive oxygen species) that can be damaging to DNA, protein, and other cell structures. Higher levels of oxidative stress have been found in women with PCOS, advanced maternal age,…
Vitamin D: Fertility Vitamin?
Vitamin D impacts fertility in a variety of ways, and it’s definitely one of the top supplements I recommend for women and men who are trying to conceive. Here I discuss 4 different ways that vitamin D may impact fertility – PCOS, AMH, sperm quality, and IVF success rates: 1. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): Women…
Is Your Weight Affecting Your Ability to Get Pregnant?
Weight is a very important factor in your ability to get pregnant, and once you are pregnant to maintain a pregnancy. Being overweight or underweight may compromise your chances of getting pregnant or may increase your risk for miscarriage or preterm labor. Did you know that for the guys being overweight also may negatively impact…
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