We’ve done our fair share of fruit picking this summer in Southern Oregon and it’s a great reminder of how much tastier fruit is right off the vine. We are lucky to have the most amazing organic peach orchard right around the corner and if you don’t get there first thing in the morning you are...
Below are the video instructions for making the delicious chlorophyll salad recipe from the Cooking for Fertility DVD. For written instructions please click here.
The first time Tiffany made me this chlorophyll rich salad I was blown away. The rich colors of the green […]
Each month an endometrial lining builds in our uterus to nurture a growing fetus and support pregnancy. If we are not pregnant, the endometrial lining sheds during our monthly menstrual cycle. Endometriosis, a condition that effects approximately 5 million women worldwide, occurs when...
Fresh organic vegetables are a wonderful addition to your fertility diet and any fertility cleanse. Choose dark leafy greens, like kale, that have a high chlorophyll content and are replenishing to your entire system. Cruciferous vegetables, like cabbage, help to metabolize excess estradiol and...
One of the most common struggles for people looking to start a fertility diet is that they feel like they don't have enough time to cook. Somehow when you decide to go organic, people feel pressured to be perfect. One client who ate out every single meal thought starting a fertility diet meant...
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. A fertility...
When you eat a clean diet of whole, gluten-free foods, there are still times you are going to feel like indulging. And when you do indulge, you want to enjoy every single bite. My personal belief is that including "treats" you love in moderation and using the highest quality ingredients makes a...
No one has to convince me to indulge in dark chocolate, but knowing its high antioxidant content makes the process that much more enjoyable. To ensure you are getting the most nutritional value from your chocolate of choice, choose high quality varieties with at least 70% or more cocoa content. ...
View image | gettyimages.com I have exercised regularly for years. When we started a family, I didn’t want to lose my conditioning, but knew I’d have to take the pregnancy into account. Fortunately, I had a secret weapon – aqua aerobics. I had started water workouts several years before, and it...
The holiday season reminds us to be grateful for the many blessings in our lives. But what many of us may not realize is that practicing gratitude as a ritual impacts our health, leading us to feel healthier and happier. Research at the University of California Davis, has revealed that practicing...
Not only are yams delicious and low glycemic, but some fertility experts claim that high yam consumption may be the reason why Igbo-Ora, a small farming community in Nigeria, has about five times the average incidence of twins. It is suspected that the phytoestrogens in yams cause multiple eggs to...
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.