Nutrition
Flax Oil, B6 and Fertility
“I took B6 and flax oil for extra energy, and I got this little guy!” I commented this to my sister Regina as we watched my barely three-month-old baby army crawl six feet across the floor in pursuit of a toy. “And that’s the neurotransmitter support that was combined with the B6 in my supplements;…
Read MoreFish Oil and Fertility
Diets rich in healthy fish, such as the Mediterranean diet, have long been known to have a wide range of health benefits. Now these polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found in fish oil and krill oil, are also being studied for their effects on human fertility. Endometriosis The omega-3…
Read MoreB6 is for Babies! Flax Oil, B6 and Fertility
“I took B6 and flax oil for extra energy, and I got this little guy.” I commented to my sister Regina as we watched my barely three-month-old baby army crawl six feet across the floor in pursuit of a toy. “And that’s the neurotransmitter support that was combined with the B6 in my supplements. He…
Read MoreFamily-Friendly Nutrition: A Guide to Feeding Kids Well
Raise your hand if you struggle with mealtime and figuring out how to feed your kids well. I see you! The goal here is to take some of the guesswork and stress out of feeding your kids with some simple guidelines, helpful tips, and age-appropriate portion sizes. Let’s focus on the good over the perfect.…
Read MoreSimple Ain’t Easy
Endurance is not my specialty, except in the limited domains of board games and video games. I can easily spend 2 hours in a game of Settlers of Catan or spend 200 hours in the latest Legend of Zelda installment. I’ve even started giving up on reading as I become a powerhouse YouTube watcher. I’ve…
Read MoreAshwagandha and Ginseng: Herbs for All Seasons
Ashwagandha or Withania somnifera, a modest shrub that grows from the Mediterranean region all the way through India, has a root that is a powerhouse of healthy compounds that benefit people of many stages of life. It is also known as Indian ginseng because of its wide-ranging benefits that mirror those of the time-honored Korean…
Read MoreProbiotics for Optimal Health and Fertility
Probiotics are gaining attention for their wide-ranging health benefits. The microbiome of the intestines is now being recognized as more than just part of a healthy, functional digestive system. Rather, the bacteria of the human digestive system are symbiotic with the human endocrine system, influencing the production and use of hormones with significant effects across…
Read MoreWhat’s Trending in Food and Fertility?
In recent years, there has been a rising interest in fertility nutrition. Increased research in the field has linked diet quality – for both men and women – with healthy fertility. Fertility-focused recipes and “functional foods” have been in higher demand. Let’s explore both the evidence-based dietary guidance for fertility and popular food trends people…
Read MoreThe Sacred and the Science: A Man’s Take on NFP
I was fortunate enough to have come to appreciate fertility awareness morally before our first NFP class. I had witnessed and experienced the fallout of lots of sin before that day and my heart was convinced while my mind was open to learning. By the end of my first class, I was ready to tell…
Read MoreBlessed and Belonging: The Family Meal
In today’s fast-paced world, the tradition of sharing the family meal is frequently overlooked. However, for Catholics, coming together at the table goes beyond nourishment – it mirrors God’s design for family life, community, and the Eucharist. Because the Church teaches that the family is the “domestic Church,” the family meal then becomes a continuation…
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