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Every day, I am assaulted with nutrition advice, whether it be at the supermarket, on my television, or on the web. I get an ulcer just thinking about all the new “nutrition rules” that are constantly being flung around. That’s why I consider it my mission to help cut through the BS and give you all the real deal (as in, information that is supported by real scientific evidence).
This is my super easy pancake recipe that everyone loves. It’s a great one to make with the kids or quick enough to throw together yourself while they’re having a nap. Full of energy and low in carbs for when you’re craving one of those white starchy carbohydrates we’re all told to avoid.
Placentophagy, the practice of eating one’s own placenta -- either cooked, encapsulated, or raw, is becoming trendy among certain mommy circles. Health advocates and the media assert that the placenta retains hormones and nutrients that are beneficial to the mother and can aid in postpartum recovery. Some of the proposed benefits include prevention of postpartum depression, reduction of postpartum bleeding, more rapid uterine recovery, increased lactation, enhanced maternal bonding and boosting of the immune system.
Let’s get’s this out there right off the bat, there is no magic diet that will ensure you get pregnant. However, with so many factors out of your control when trying to conceive, eating the right foods is a non-invasive and natural way to boost your fertility that is 100% within your control. Sounds too good to be true? The tenets of “The Fertility Diet’ are based on eating patterns that are scientifically proven to be effective at increasing fertility. These findings are the result of a large Harvard study that examined the diets of over 17,000 women attempting to conceive.