My Favorite Fertility-Boosting Foods at Trader Joe’s
PASTURE-RAISED EGGS Eggs are rich in nutrients that give your body the best chance to conceive a healthy baby, including “good” cholesterol, choline, DHA, B-vitamins, and vitamins A, D, E, and K. WILD SALMON Wild salmon is an excellent source of protein, omega-3s (especially DHA), iodine, and choline, which are all critical for fertility. Wild-caught […]
5 Fertility-Friendly Snacks
NORI WRAP Add protein and veggies of choice and wrap in nori for a quick, healthy snack (I love turkey, avocado, and sea salt). Nori is rich in iodine, which studies show is a necessary micronutrient for optimal fertility. People with low iodine levels (about half the population!) take longer to conceive and have more […]
Vitamins D3 & K2 For Fertility
I’m sure you’ve heard how important it is to make sure you’re getting enough vitamin D each day, but did you know that study after study also shows the importance of this vitamin for healthy fertility?
Probiotics & Fertility
Probiotics are commonly used to boost immunity and improve gut health, but did you know that they are also important for fertility?
Blood Sugar & Hormones
Did you know that you can’t have balanced hormones if you don’t have balanced blood sugar?
Most of us know that eating sugar and a lot of carbohydrates isn’t great for our health and hormones, but studies show that elevated blood sugar levels can actually reduce pregnancy rates!
Could Your Toothpaste Be Harming Your Fertility?
Unless your dentist is holistic, chances are you’ve been told to use toothpaste and oral hygiene products containing fluoride.
What Are Forever Chemicals
Did you know that modern conveniences such as stain-resistant furniture, nonstick pans, and even makeup often contain highly toxic fluorinated chemicals called PFAS?
What Are Microplastics?
If you’ve been following me for a minute you already know I’m a huge believer in reducing the amount of plastic in our lives. It’s important to protect our health, our fertility, and the planet.
But what the heck is this relatively new term microplastics?
Drinking Healthier Wine
As someone married to a European from a wine region, the occasional glass of wine along with a weekend picnic is an important part of our family downtime. Of course, when it comes to trying to conceive, I very rarely partake in that aspect of our family’s weekend tradition. Although some doctors say when trying to conceive it’s safe to have an occasional glass of wine during the first half of the menstrual cycle (before ovulation), abstaining is considered the safest approach. If you are someone that still needs your every-so-often glass of wine, an important factor that should be considered is the quality of that wine.