Diet culture holds “cheat days” in high esteem, but should you actually have a cheat day? Keep reading to learn what I think about this common dietary practice. Ah, the “cheat day”. Your day to load up on all the pleasurable foods you’ve been avoiding during the rest of the week. Proponents of the cheat day say these days give...

“Do I have to gain weight or body fat to get pregnant?” I get asked this question frequently, and the answer is more complicated than you may think. If you’re asking this question, read on to learn if your optimal fertility depends on weight gain. One of the most common causes of infertility I see in my clients is a...

Did you know that hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle can cause digestive issues, especially around your period or even when you ovulate? Before menopause, women’s hormones are in a constant state of fluctuation. This is a very necessary process in order to prepare our bodies to potentially carry a child every month. But these hormonal fluctuations can also bring...

One out of 10 women have polycystic ovarian syndrome and it’s the leading cause of infertility in the United States. That's why managing your PCOS with diet and lifestyle is such an important part of the fertility journey. Cory Levin, RD is here to talk about how to optimize your fertility so you can get pregnant with PCOS.

Endometriosis has long been treated as simply a hormonal imbalance. But recent research suggests that your gut health, immune system function, and hormone balance all play a role in the development and progression of endometriosis. This new, expanded understanding of this widely misunderstood and under-researched condition can help practitioners provide alternative treatment options for countless women. By viewing endometriosis as...

Do you know the many benefits of including seafood in your diet? Keep reading to learn more! When we think of superfoods our minds tend to go towards things like kale, microgreens, green tea, eggs, and yes, even liver. But seafood is an exceptionally nutrient-dense food that also happens to be a great source of protein. And it certainly deserves...

Curious about how using an infrared sauna can benefit you? Keep reading to learn all about infrared saunas and how you can use them to improve many areas of your health! If you’ve recently been seeing an influx of information about infrared saunas, you’re not alone. Infrared saunas use far- and near-infrared light to penetrate body tissue and claim to...

Is intermittent fasting right for you? Read on to find out! If you pay attention to what’s trending in the diet and nutrition world, you’ve likely been hearing some buzz about intermittent fasting. It’s a popular “new” method of eating that’s touted to stimulate fat loss, improve cognitive function, extend lifespan, and more. Most health blogs make it sounds like...

Struggling to meet your weight loss goals despite doing everything right? Your sleep habits (or lack thereof) could be to blame. If you’re being consistent with your training and weight-loss promoting diet, but still aren’t seeing the results you’re expecting, your sleep habits could be the missing link. Sleep is an often overlooked form of self care. And it’s something...

The practice of seed cycling has been around for decades. It’s often touted as a method to naturally balance hormones and regulate the menstrual cycle. But does seed cycling actually work? Does eating different seeds depending on where you are in your cycle really help to regulate your hormones and improve your fertility? Keep reading to learn the answers to...