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What makes this chocolate mousse most unique is its use of tofu and avocado instead of whip cream and eggs. Experimenting with different ingredients is fun and sometimes surprisingly delicious. You'll probably have to try this one to believe it! Healthwise, we used a low glycemic sweetener to...
1 in 5 couples experiences infertility. Infertility is diagnosed when a women has been trying to conceive for one year without pregnancy (six months for women over 35). Researchers have confirmed that acupuncture and Oriental medicine can benefit fertility in the following ways: 1. Regulate...
The last thing you want to do is diet when you are breastfeeding. Losing weight too quickly creates a detoxification effect, releasing toxins into your bloodstream, which can impact the quality of your breast-milk. In fact, your body is working so hard to produce breast milk you actually need...
Being pregnant opens up a whole new world of foods to eat and foods to avoid. When you are pregnant, changes in your circulation and digestive patterns make you more sensitive to bacteria and viruses. To protect both your health and the health of your baby, avoid the following foods beginning in...
Women’s intuition is an incredible thing. Many women report that they knew they were pregnant from the moment of conception. Others enjoy the element of surprise watching the lines appear on the pink pregnancy test. If you are planning to get pregnant and wondering what it might feel like,...
Unless you live in a bubble, it’s pretty challenging to be toxin free. On a daily basis we experience stress from a number of sources including our busy lifestyles, environmental pollution, cell phone radiation and unhealthy foods. While our bodies have an amazing capacity to cleanse and...
Striving for balance in this fast paced world can be a challenge to say the least. On a daily basis, we process more information than our ancestors did in an entire lifetime. Stress, pollution, chemical exposure and over-medication all cause free radicals to form in our bodies, which deplete our...
A lot of women believe constipation is an inevitable part of being pregnant. While this doesn't have to be the case, there are a couple of physical reasons that slow us down. For one, pregnancy hormones cause your intestinal wall to relax, creating a more sluggish digestive process. Secondly,...
Worth consideration: A recent study finds packaging chemical may hinder fertility. Researchers are looking more closely at the perfluorinated chemicals PFOS and PFOA, found in food packaging (including pizza boxes and popcorn bags), pesticides, clothing, carpets and personal care products to...
We all get cravings. Whether we're pregnant and wanting pickles and peanut butter (does anyone actually crave this?) or just desiring a little something sweet, it's important to indulge. If we don't, we begin to feel restricted what could once be resolved with a piece of dark chocolate has now...
You are most fertile when your body naturally begins to crave sex. Truly-- relying on your natural instincts is one of the most reliable ways to recognize your most fertile days. However, while some prefer to leave baby making to fate, there is a science to understanding ovulation patterns and...
Breast tenderness is often one of the earliest signs that you are pregnant. Soreness and sensitivity typically develop during the first trimester, as your hormone levels increase to prepare for feeding your baby. During this time, you may feel uncomfortable in some of your regular activities...
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.