Why lower blood sugar? PCOS and many other common conditions often cause insulin resistance. This causes generally high blood sugar levels because it can’t get into our cells (that’s the resisting part). When we have sugar highs it’s always followed by a crash where you feel shakey, nauseated and foggy. Plus, you usually get crazy…
Category: Fertility Diet Tips
Foods and diet tips to help you get pregnant
Top 5 Plant-Based Diet Mistakes To Avoid for PCOS
If you’ve read my stuff, you know I take a plant-forward approach to treating PCOS, but that doesn’t mean all plant-based diets can help you with PCOS. In fact, there are some major pitfalls to plant-based or plant-forward diets that folks fall into. These habits can sabotage your PCOS and make symptoms worse, so don’t…
Healthy Eating for IVF
When you’re someone undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) or any kind of assisted reproductive technology (ART), it’s easy to feel like you have no control over your body, but one thing you can control is what you eat! In fact, it may even help you get better outcomes. Truth behind IVF Diets There is no…
The Truth About Seed Cycling
Seed cycling is one of the top trending topics in the women’s health world today. This is due to its purported hormone balancing, fertility boosting, period regulating and PMS relieving benefits. But, can it actually help you? Let’s dive into the evidence. What is Seed Cycling? Seed cycling is an ancient naturopathic practice that consists of…
Top 10 Ways to Nourish Your Hormones
Ever wonder what the best ways to support hormone health are? It’s actually pretty simple, but it can get complicated when you factor in your personal lifestyle, job, how busy you are and your personal preferences. To get you started on your hormone health journey, and kick off the season of giving, my gift to…
The Best Fertility Diet Plan
From a fertility dietitian Are you planning to get pregnant in the next year? You may not realize it, but you need to start planning now. Finding the best fertility diet can play a huge role in how long it takes you to get pregnant. Making intentional changes now can improve your chances of getting…