A reader asked me about foods to eat to strengthen and build the uterine lining so that the embryo is ensured a cushy home in which to bury itself during implantation. The short answer is that if you’re following a fertility diet with an emphasis on no sugar, no processed foods, no (or few) refined […]
Fertility Eating and Holidays
It’s crazy. One moment we’re having barbeques late into a hot sticky evening, and the next it’s dark at 5 p.m., cold and threatening to rain. Halloween barely finished when our local drugstores started filling their shelves with stockings, Santas and lights. Zip, just like that the holidays are here. For those of us on […]
Supplements and Fertility
FERTILITY AND SUPPLEMENTS There is a lot of information out there about supplements to boost fertility. I for one believe supplementation makes a big difference. I’ll share with you the supplements I took, but please keep in mind that everyone is different and has unique needs. I encourage you to do some of your own […]
Fertility: Mind Over Matter
BRING YOUR MIND INTO THE PICTURE I’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating. Nutrition is extremely important for fertility. Your body is the foundation upon which new life can be built, and that foundation needs to be strong. But in helping you conceive, diet doesn’t work alone. You must also work to bring mind […]
Diet for Fibroids, Endometriosis and PCOS
EATING TO HELP FIBROIDS, ENDOMETRIOSIS AND PCOS I wanted to talk a little this week about particular fertility conditions and diet. FYI: Even if you’re on a fertility diet, it’s always a good idea to check in with a reproductive endocrinologist (fertility doctor). Knowing your particular medical diagnosis or circumstances gives you greater power in […]
Eating Whole Foods and Whole Grains
One of my readers was told to eat more whole foods and wanted to know, what are those, exactly? Thought that would be a good topic to explore because on a fertility diet, eating whole foods (as opposed to the over-processed variety) is a very good thing. An article on the Willy Street Co-op’s website, […]
