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Below are the video instructions for making the delicious chlorophyll salad recipe from the Cooking for Fertility DVD. For written instructions please continue reading. Welcome to our fertility-friendly kitchen, where nourishing your body is as delightful as it is essential! Today, I'm excited to...
Green for LIfe by Victoria Boutenko Even though I love to eat salad, I’m always feeling like I could use more greens in my diet. Greens are, in fact, way easier for us digest when we chew extremely well (which Paul Pitchford told me is at least 30 chews per bite) or in my new favorite form: the...
There is nothing more comforting than a hearty, nutritious bowl of homemade adzuki bean soup especially as we head into the cooler months of fall and winter. Not only are soups known to promote healthy digestion, but they also support the reproductive organs, which correspond to the Water element...
Understanding Gratitude and Health The connection between the heart, health, and happiness is one of the most important factors in up-leveling your well-being. While we often think about what we are eating and how we are exercising, research indicates that we must also pay close attention to the...
Fertility yoga is a popular form of exercise and relaxation shown to help men and women conceive. A Harvard Medical Study showed women who participated in a 10-week mind body program, that included yoga, meditation and other relaxation techniques, were twice as likely to get pregnant. What is a...
This is my favorite pesto recipe, even though it uses different ingredients than the traditional pesto I grew up with. When thinking of hormone health recipes for women, I always try to consider my favorite superfoods and see if there is any way to incorporate them into the mix. In this basil...
New Moon Intentions vs New Years Resolutions I am personally not a New Years resolution girl, but I am definitely a lover of new journals andnew beginnings. With patients, I have noticed that New Years resolutions often resemble a holiday full of sugar followed by a mad dash to get a gym...
SUGAR CRAVINGS & FERTILITY Women dealing with infertility often report they have increased sugar cravings during fertility treatments. This can be due to excessive stress, which activates desire for quick carbohydrates and sugars to boost mood for instant gratification. The scenario goes...
In Chinese Medicine, spring is associated with the element of wood and the color green; a time for new growth and blossoming creativity. Spring is a wonderful time to cleanse the liver and gallbladder for clarity in vision: the ability to see what you want and create it. Spring is the perfect...
Sometimes when you are craving something sweet, chocolate is the only thing that will do the trick. Since it’s my […]
This is a household favorite and so easy to make. Carrots are a great source of beta-carotene and help to support hormones. They also promote beautiful skin, help to resolve acne and assist in the metabolism of calcium. 1 pound carrots, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons olive oil 32...
I love these waffles both for how easy they are too make and how light and fluffy they are. Many of you, who cook and bake gluten free know that light and fluffy are not always synonymous with gluten free. I have been testing out a low glycemic coconut sugar made by a local company called Big...
As the founder of FertileFoods.com my intention is to support men and women from the childbearing years all the way to the family dinner table by prioritizing relaxation, pleasure, exercise, healthy foods and high quality nutrient supplementation.