fertility struggles Archives

Nutrition for first thousand days

by Melanie McGrice | Oct 16, 2020 | Blog

Have you ever wondered why some people gain weight the minute they look at a piece of chocolate cake, whilst others seem to be able to eat anything they like and never gain an inch? Or why some people can remember things that you told them a decade ago, whilst...

Can you increase egg count naturally?

by Melanie McGrice | Oct 21, 2019 | Blog

We can’t make new eggs. Women are born with all of the eggs that we’re ever going to have, and every month, we lose some more. BUT, before you give up all hope, research does show that our nutrition is linked to our egg count, so even though we can’t increase...

Is soy safe when trying to conceive?

by Melanie McGrice | Sep 18, 2019 | Blog

Is soy safe when trying to conceive? You’ll hear some people tell you that soy is a fertility superfood, whilst others say that you should avoid it at all costs… well, as a dietitian, I always look to the research, so in this blog, I’m going to show you what the...

Does milk cause infertility?

by Melanie McGrice | Feb 25, 2019 | Blog

It’s seems that these days everyone is turning to alternative milks like almond milk, soy and rice milks. And, traditional cow’s milk is literally being left on the shelf. Obviously you want to be eating, and drinking, as well as possible when you’re trying to...