5 Fertility Nutrition Mistakes Diet Culture Taught You That Could Be Making It Harder to Get Pregnant

Diet culture has spent decades teaching women that eating less is better, fat is something to avoid, carbs are the enemy, and weight loss should always be the goal. But when you're trying to conceive, those messages can work against your body in ways you may not realize. Fertility isn't about shrinking yourself—it's about creating an environment where your body feels safe, nourished, and supported enough to reproduce. In this episode of The Fertility Dietitian Podcast, I'm breaking down five common fertility nutrition mistakes rooted in diet culture and explaining why they may be impacting your hormones, ovulation, egg quality, and overall fertility. If you've been doing everything "right" according to traditional diet advice but still aren't getting the results you want, this episode will help you understand what your body actually needs to thrive. "Fertility thrives in an environment of abundance, not deprivation." - Brooke Boskovich. In This Episode, You'll Learn:  Why healthy fats are essential building blocks for fertility hormones The connection between cholesterol, hormone production, and egg quality How nutrition habits from the last 90 days influence fertility today Why consistency matters more than perfection for conception The truth about carbohydrates and their role in ovulation and hormone health How low-carb diets may negatively impact fertility in some women Why whole-food fiber supports gut health and reproductive health better than processed fiber additives The link between gut microbiome diversity and fertility outcomes Common signs you may not be eating enough protein for fertility The fertility-supportive nutrients found in high-quality protein sources Why fertility thrives in an environment of nourishment—not restriction — Connect & Learn More: Support the show: Please leave me a comment or a review wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4faTvVq Learn more about this episode: thefertilitydietitian.health Contact me: [email protected] Check out my Digital Store: thefertilitydietitian.health/shop Facebook: facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian Instagram: instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YouTube: youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast