For many years I could not sit at my computer or work or study without a cup of coffee. I needed a cup first thing in the morning too. I just couldn’t think unless I had that coffee. I’d mope, get distracted and finally give in and grab a cup. I had to have it. […]
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Organic vs. Natural Labeling
Are any of my U.S. readers also Costco members? If so, you will notice an interesting piece in the September, 2009, Costco Connection about “truth in labeling” when it comes to food products labeled as “natural” as opposed to “organic.” In David Horowitz’s column on page 13 he reminds readers that food products labeled organic […]
Skip the Dairy
I promise to take a break from writing dietary tips soon and talk a little more about hope… to remind everyone of the possibilities, and the power we have to make a difference in our own fertility… But for now, another tip: skip the diary! This means no milk, cheese, cottage cheese or the myriad […]
For Fertility, Go On and Eat Those Healthy Fats
We absolutely need fat in our bodies, particularly when trying to conceive. Fat plays an important role in our endocrine function, which regulates the hormones involved in reproduction. Fat is also the place where estrogen is manufactured and stored. So this is no time to try to lose weight on a low-fat diet! Fats can […]
What NOT to Drink on a Fertility Diet?
Last week, I talked about what’s best to drink on a fertility diet. What about what you shouldn’t drink? Alcohol, for one, and hope it’s obvious why. Not only does it disrupt the absorption of nutrients, create more work for your body (and liver!), and weaken your immune system, but it also raises prolactin levels […]
What to Drink When Trying to Conceive? (Hint: Water)
So, what should you drink when you’re on a fertility diet? Because 70% of our bodies are made up of water and it’s so good for our health, it’s really important, especially when trying to conceive, that you drink plenty of clean, purified water—I would say, almost exclusively. I emphasize “purified,” because (very sadly) even […]
