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Supplement guide for optimal fertility
Isabelle Confused about which supplements to take for optimal fertility? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Let’s break it down—here are three simple steps to figure out your supplement regimen: Step 1: Check your needs Step 2: Start with Foundational Supplements Step 3: Add Boosters Based on Your Symptoms Ready to start? For 1 week…
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Feeling Anxious or Down During Your IVF Journey?
Isabelle It’s important to nurture your mental health as you navigate this challenging time. Consider incorporating these mood-boosting foods into your diet: fresh fruits and veggies, fatty fish like wild salmon, whole grains, nuts, and probiotic-rich foods like kimchi. And don’t forget a little dark chocolate for a serotonin lift! Supplements like omega-3 fatty acids,…
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Boost Your Egg Quality with Fermented Foods!
Isabelle Did you know that incorporating fermented foods and probiotic supplements into your diet can have a positive impact on egg quality and overall reproductive health? Here’s how they can help: Here’s a quick look at some of these superfoods: That being said, while fermented foods are great for gut health, they may not fully…
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Sugar: fertility foe
Isabelle You asked about how blood sugar spikes can take a toll on your reproductive health.Blood sugar spikes = fertility foe Balancing blood glucose is key for hormonal health and boosting your baby-making potential, ladies! Here’s how blood sugar spikes can hamper fertility: Hormonal Imbalance: it disrupts the delicate hormone balance needed for ovulation and…
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Good fat, bad fat
Isabelle There’s a lot of confusion around fats – which ones are good, bad, and how much you actually need. Your body needs fat from food to help absorb some key vitamins and minerals. Fat is needed to build cell membranes and produce hormones. For women trying to optimize our fertility and hormonal health, getting…
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Fertility Superfood: Seaweed
Isabelle If you’re looking for a nutritious fertility boost, listen up – seaweed should be part of your pantry This superfood from the sea is packed with iodine, which is crucial for keeping your thyroid healthy. And a healthy thyroid is key for fertility! Iodine also helps protect your breast tissue and may even lower…
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Iron essentials
Isabelle Adequate iron is absolutely critical for fertility and a healthy pregnancy. In fact, women who take adequate iron from natural sources or supplement regularly decrease their risk of infertility by 40%! Taking just 41 mg of iron per day reduces infertility risk by an impressive 62%.However, low iron levels are linked to ovulation problems,…
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Wrap your meat in lettuce
Isabelle As a Korean, I grew up enjoying barbecue meat wrapped in lettuce along with condiments like raw onions and garlic. Yuum! Little did I know, our ancestors were onto something brilliant for our health! Wrapping meats in lettuce isn’t just delicious – it’s a simple, powerful way to support our health and in turn…
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Supplements 101
Isabelle Ladies, let’s talk supplements! With so many options out there, it can be confusing to know what’s worth taking and when. As a nutritionist, here are my top dos and don’ts: DO look for third-party tested supplements from trustworthy sources like USP, NSF or ConsumerLab. Quality matters! Bloom will be releasing our top recommended…
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Inside digestion
Isabelle Ladies, are you experiencing bloating, gas, fatigue, IBS, weight gain or skin issues? It might be time to take a closer look at your digestion. Remember, good digestion is essential for nutrient absorption. Without it, all those healthy foods and supplements we invest in could be going to waste! Try these easy tips to…
