Fertility Friendly Food

AGEs, or advanced glycated end-products can have a powerful (and negative) effect on your metabolic health and fertility.  And your diet is in fact the biggest contributor of AGEs in your body. Today, I'm joined by Kaylee Slater to discuss what exactly AGEs are, how you can prevent the damage they cause, and dietary strategies to reduce your exposure.   Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The...

Hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) is a condition affecting many women - yet most of us don't actually know what this term means. Today, Accredited Exercise Physiologist and health coach Sarah Liz King joins us to discuss exercise addiction, the warning signs of HA and the detrimental effects it can have on your body, and how to heal from HA. You can find Sarah on Instagram at @sarahlizking and @_r...

While we know PCOS and endometriosis are both conditions affecting many women, do you know the similarities and differences between the two? Today we discuss the signs and symptoms of both endo and PCOS, to help you understand what's going on in your body! Then, I share some effective nutrition strategies to help you manage endo and PCOS, and support your fertility.   Welcome to Fertility Fri...

Insulin resistance is so common, affecting between 15-45% of people - and it can actually have a significant impact on your ability to conceive. Insulin resistance can negatively affect PCOS, ovulation and your fertility, so today we dive into how you can improve insulin resistance and control your risk factors to help support fertility and reduce your risk of gestational diabetes during pregnancy...

One of the most common questions I get asked is how to choose a good prenatal supplement - or even, whether you need one at all! Today we dive into how to choose the right prenatal for you, why you need to take one, when you can stop taking it, and which nutrients are absolutely essential to include in your chosen supplement.   Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast!  I'm Stefanie, ex...

Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast! I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist , here to help inspire and empower you through factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy.  The Dietologist is a virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health, fertility & pregnanc...

 Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast! I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist , here to help inspire and empower you through factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy. A virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health, fertility & pregnancy, Read our blog on...

Important trigger warning: recurrent miscarriage is discussed towards the end of this episode. Please seek support from the Pink Elephant Support Network if you are dealing with loss.  Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast! I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist , here to help inspire and empower you through factual nutrition information...

Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast! I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist , here to help inspire and empower you through factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy. A virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health, fertility & pregnancy, Want to book an e...

Ever wondered what the difference between folic acid and folate is when it comes to absorption in our bodies when trying to conceive and during pregnancy? Or how a naturally occurring difference in our genes in the MTHFR enzyme can have consequences on our health and fertility? Dive in DEEP into all things folic acid, folate and MTHFR in this week's episode of Fertility Friendly Food!   Welco...

We are back with season 2, baby! And in this episode, I explain why I have been MIA on the podcast for so long and I dive into what pre-conception nutrition bloodwork you should be doing before getting started on your trying to conceive journey. Can't wait to hear what you think of the first episode back of season 2! Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast! I'm Stefanie, expert fe...

Why do your bowels go a little funky around that time of the month? Why is it that women with hormonal issues like PCOS and endometriosis are more likely to be diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome or IBS? These questions and more are answered in the final episode of season 1 of Fertility Friendly Food and I walk you through the low FODMAP diet and why a dietitian is absolutely essential to help...

Is there a link between what is happening in your gut with your hormones? Well, perhaps! In this episode, I am diving into whether our gut and hormones are connected: What is the gut microbiome? How is the gut microbiome connected to female reproductive hormones Top tips on how to nourish your gut microbiome to help your hormone health   Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast! I'm Ste...

The oral contraceptive pill can affect your absorption of different nutrients, some of which are critical for a healthy period and optimal fertility. With 1 in 4 Australian women taking the oral contraceptive pill at some point in their lives, this is absolutely critical information to be aware of as a woman! In this episode, we are diving into: The critical nutrients the pill could be depleting y...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talks about miscarriage and early pregnancy loss. This episode talks about whether nutrition can help prevent another miscarriage, which affects 1 in 4 confirmed pregnancies. Now, it is never your fault! It isn't something you did or didn't eat, but I know you want to try and prevent the heartbreak of losing another little one and often we turn to the things...

Gents, dudes, lads, boys - this one is for you. You may be wondering why your significant other has sent you towards a pink podcast about your swimmers, but listen in, because I know you want to be doing your bit for a healthy baby! In this episode, I will be diving into: Why sperm health matters to the health of your future baby. The research around key nutrients and sperm health. The key foods t...

Can you eat your way to a better AMH and higher quality eggs? Despite age, smoking status and body weight? Well, these are some of the questions that I answer in this episode of Fertility Friendly Food. In this episode, I am covering: What is AMH and how it relates to age, and ovarian or egg reserve. What we can do to preserve AMH and egg quality through diet and nutrition. Some of the key fertili...

Can diet really help with managing the painful and incurable symptoms of endometriosis? I answer this question and so much more in this episode. In this episode, I provide an overview of endometriosis including: What is endometriosis? How it can affect fertility? How oestrogen plays a role in endometriosis growth Top nutrition tips to help reduce symptoms and pain on endometriosis The latest evide...

Do you know the difference between PCOS and polycystic ovaries? Struggling to know which diet is the best when it comes to managing your PCOS? Get the facts in this episode. In this episode, I dive into: What is PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)? And how it can affect fertility and how it is diagnosed. PCO versus PCOS. Why the name really needs to change! Common symptoms such as insulin resistance...

Back to school! In this episode, I walk you through the key nutrients during the pre-conception phase, the research and the roles in the body. In the last episode, we learned about why pre-conception nutrition is so critical for your own health and the health of your future babies. So in today's episode, I outline what the key nutrients and foods in which they are found that both men and wome...

What you eat in the months leading up to conceiving your bundle of joy matters, but how does it impact your future baby? In this episode, I dive into the crux of why every single person should be prioritising their health and nutrition well before pregnancy and the evidence around how it can protect your future child from serious chronic health conditions. Read more about why pre-conception nutrit...

My journey to being diagnosed with endometriosis, with all the twists and turns! In this bonus episode, I am opening up about my recent personal journey of being diagnosed with endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting reproductive organs and other parts of the body which can affect a woman's fertility and general health and wellbeing. This condition affects 1 in 10 Australian...

Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast! I'm Stef, fertility dietitian and nutritionist, aka The Dietologist, here to help inspire and empower you through factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility. In this very first episode, I walk you through why I decided to launch Fertility Friendly Food the podcast, a bit about me (your host), a...