Mom, What's For Dinner?

Nutrition To Fuel Fertility

Jen Belanger MS RD LDN and Izzy Wilson Episode 94

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Fertility is a hot topic, so let's talk about some of the best ways to support fertility through nutrition and lifestyle factors. On this week's episode, we talk about the fertility diet study done by Harvard Health, some healthful guidelines around optimizing fertility, and some of the most important nutrients to support fertility in both men and women.


Additional resources: 

https://www.eatright.org/health/pregnancy/fertility-and-reproduction/fertility-foods 


https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/fertility-and-diet-is-there-a-connection-2018053113949 


https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/infertility/#:~:text=age%20%E2%80%93%20fertility%20declines%20with%20age,affect%20ovulation%20and%20sperm%20production 


https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2007/11/changes-in-diet-and-lifestyle-may-help-prevent-infertility/ 


https://awakenlife.ca/iron-deficiency-and-fertility/#:~:text=As%20most%20of%20us%20know,conceive%20cannot%20be%20emphasized%20enough


https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17099205/#:~:text=In%20female%20reproduction%2C%20folate%20is,care%20and%20treatment%20of%20subfertility


https://www.seattlefertility.com/importance-of-omega-3-fats-for-preconception/#:~:text=Fertility%20Benefits:,counts%20and%20higher%20sperm%20quality

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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