Description
Book SynopsisGet pregnant--naturally!
The Fertility Diet reveals startling new research from the landmark Nurses' Health Study, which shows that the food you eat can boost your fertility. The book prescribes ten simple changes in diet and activity that can increase your chances of getting pregnant.These changes include:
- Cutting back on red meat and trans fats
- Getting protein and iron from veggies and nuts
- Choosing whole-fat milk and even ice cream
- Drinking coffee, tea, and alcohol in moderation
- Losing weight (if needed) and exercising
The Nurses' Health Study exhaustively examined the effects of diet and other lifestyle changes on fertility among nearly 20,000 female nurses. Two of the study's lead researchers translate its groundbreaking findings into changes you can put into practice today, setting the stage for a healthy pregnancy and forming the foundation for an eating strategy that will serve you well for the rest of your life. The Fertility Di
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Nourishing the Miracle of Conception
Chapter 2 Missed Conceptions
Chapter 3 A Diet for All Ages
Chapter 4 Slow Carbs, Not Low Carbs
Chapter 5 Balancing Fats
Chapter 6 Plant Protein Rules
Chapter 7 Take a Break, Skim
Chapter 8 Mighty Micros
Chapter 9 Drink (Water) to Your Health
Chapter 10 The 7 Percent Solution
Chapter 11 You've Got to Move It, Move It
Chapter 12 Putting It All Together
Chapter 13 Meal Plans and Recipes
Notes
Index
