Fertility Nutrition & Lifestyle with a Fertility Dietitian

Many people come to a  Registered Dietitian Nutritionist after they've tried getting pregnant or are currently pregnant. But the earlier in your fertility journey you can start working on nutrition, the better — I've never heard anyone who's pregnant say they regretted working on their nutrition and lifestyle! So that's where we're starting. This week's episode is for everyone out there who wants to start looking into nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for fertility, whether they've been trying to conceive for a while or whether they're just starting to think about it.   In this episode, I'll be talking to friend and colleague Whitney Gingerich. Whitney is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & holistic fertility coach helping women learn how to nourish, move, and rest their bodies to optimize their hormonal health and fertility.   As a board-certified food & fertility nerd with a decade of experience and a knack for health humor, Whitney uses the 5 pillars of fertility to create lasting change so that women struggling to conceive can bring joy and pleasure back into their lives while addressing the root causes of their health issues.   This week, Whitney and I discuss her journey to becoming a fertility dietitian, the myths around fertility and where you can get actual answers to your problems, and how you can bring a more holistic approach to your own fertility journey.     *Please note that there are a few swears in this episode so if you have little ones or are listening at work, you may want to use headphones for this episode. Thanks!   This Week We Talk About:  How her own struggles with eating led to Whitney's career in nutrition Why her own pregnancy pushed Whitney to learn all she could about fertility nutrition   Which fertility myths are just myths and what actually helps improve your fertility chances  Who has been left out of fertility studies and how that impacts fertility trends  Which supplements Whitney recommends for fertility across the board How you can monitor your hormones at home Why we shouldn't leave our partners' nutrition out of the picture When you should reach out to a fertility dietitian for advice   Mentioned in this episode PCOS Meal Prep Made Easy Workshop – In this hour-long workshop, I break down what foods you want to include for PCOS and what you may want to consider avoiding or minimizing. Learn my simple 3 step formula for planning meals with PCOS, which includes learning how to eat to balance blood sugar.   Where to find Whitney Gingerich, RDN   The Fertility Nut Website: www.thefertilitynut.com  IG: @thefertilitynut  Facebook: The Fertility Nut Take the Baby Body Quiz to find out if your body is ready to get pregnant: https://thefertilitynut.com/babybodyquiz