We are born with all the eggs we’ll ever have. So anything between birth and the time you’re trying to conceive can affect egg quality. That’s one of the biggest reasons why fertility declines with age. While there’s nothing we can do about the damage that’s already been done (anyone else guilty of a bit […]
A recent review found that although preconception diets often have insufficient levels of various nutrients, protein intake was actually more likely to exceed daily recommendations than be insufficient! This makes sense as unless you’re following a very restrictive diet, most people find it easy to eat enough protein without really trying. But how much protein […]
We know that both too much and too little fat can harm your fertility. And that omega-3 fat is great for fertility where as trans fat is harmful. But what about other fats? Does your omega-6, monounsaturated and saturated fat intake affect your fertility too? How Does Your Omega-6 Fat Intake Affect Your Fertility? When […]
In my opinion, omega-3s are the OG of fats. Not only are they probably the best fat for fertility but they have other health benefits too. Omega-3s: The Best Fat for Fertility What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids? Omega-3s are a group unsaturated fats, with the main Omega 3’s in our diets being ALA, EPA and […]
A vitamin that will help you get pregnant, stay pregnant and avoid pregnancy complications? Sounds too good to be true. But there is good evidence linking folate and fertility, decreased risk of miscarriage and pregnancy complications. This is why folate is the MVP of prenatal vitamins and why you should start taking it right away. […]