Because soybeans are the only vegetables to contain a complete set of amino acids, they make a great source of protein, equivalent to meat and eggs. They’re also a good source of magnesium, iron, omega 3 fatty acids and more, and have been tooted for a number of health benefits, from lowering cholesterol to decreasing […]
Diet Stress
I thought I’d talk about stress today because in trying to meet a work deadline, I’ve had pounds of it. I don’t know what you do when you’re stressed, but I hit the munchy-crunchy starch foods and down more cups of decaf coffee (with cream and sugar) then I care to count. Of course, these […]
Tips for Starting a Fertility Diet
Most fertility diets are not easy. They require that you give up dairy, sugar, and even wheat. Of course caffeine and alcohol are out too. If you’re used to having that cup of Joe every morning (and even if you’re not), the change can be shocking. Here are a few tips for starting a fertility […]
Diet Makes a Difference in Fertility
I thought I’d start with my story… At 40, after trying to get pregnant for over a year, I visited a popular reproductive endocrinologist (a fertility doctor) in San Francisco who told me I had a 2% chance of conceiving on my own. This was primarily due to my age, but also because my FSH […]
