Everything You Need to Know so far from MWN
A round-up of what we've discussed, and easy links to all of our delicious, simple hormone-happy recipes!
Written with lots of love by yours truly, Anja 💜
Edited & Approved by Rosa Keller, PhD RD, Nutrition Science
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Hi Gals!
Hope you had a stellar 4th of July! Two of my BFF’s just had a baby and went into labor on the 4th, and I couldn’t be more thrilled for them. So we’re celebrating the 4th all weekend long in celebration!
For this week’s convo, I’m taking a break from a deep dive so I can enjoy the holiday traveling in London, Wales and North of France visiting friends. So, this one is a little different than normal.
See below for a quick round-up of what you’ve learned so far from Modern Women’s Nutrition, just in case you missed something!
Meanwhile, we do have a special launch coming up — a Pregnancy Success Program! Officially coming out next week. Get excited and check out the deets on that link!Â
In this program, you’ll be able to feel confident knowing what to eat to conquer your nausea, combat cravings, have more energy, and so much more with our delicious pregnancy meals & guidance. Learn how the right meal can be beneficial for you and your baby's health. This includes:
Two 1:1 consultations with an expertÂ
Self-paced program to tackle all-things pregnancy nutrition at-ease
Meal Plans & Shopping Lists for Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, and Mixed preferences
Cookbook with breakfasts, lunched, dinners, snacks
Community chat to discuss your questions with others who are going through something similar to you
SO much more!
For this week with Modern Women’s Nutrition, I thought it might be fun to give you a little round-up of everything we’ve discussed recently in the 8 first publications. And here it goes:Â
I.
Fertility (On Chicken & Eggs)
We started by recognizing that about 89% of women I’ve surveyed and interviewed so far struggle with digestive or hormonal issues, and/or they were entering into the journey of pregnancy and becoming a new mom. And a majority of their struggles can be improved by adjusting their eating habits. This included:
Nutrition for fertility
The effects of protein and fiber
How it takes two to tango
Why a high carbs diet is extremely risky
And why organic foods can make a massive difference on your fertility level (for both your partner and you)
See the 33 Fertility Foods for Success resource.
Recipe Included: Whole Roasted Chicken Dinner with Sweet Pots, Olives & Cauli
II.
Pink Pregnancy Pasta
Read it here
We dove into the fact that you aren’t getting enough nutritional guidance from the OB/GYN office, and that the more you understand, the more powerful you are to control how you feel and live your life a little better. Including:
Tackle your nausea
Understand how to eat to get the right nutrients for your baby
Get a grasp of what your blood sugars mean for your baby and you.Â
See 2 Nausea-friendly snack recipes
Recipe Included: Pink Pasta!Â
III.
Happy Hormones
We dug deep into what hormones are, how they affect everything your body does, and tips on how you can balance them to feel your best. This info is great for EVERY woman to read, so dive in and make sure to share!
See 5 Takeaways for Happier Hormones
Recipe Included: Happy Hormones Bowl
IV.
On Blood Sugars for Fertility
We talked about how blood sugars affect your fertility, significantly. It’s very important to pay attention to blood sugars for the healthy of your ovaries and ability to reproduce.
See 5 Essentials for Blood Sugar Balance
Recipe Included: Caramelized Carrot Frittata
V.
Balancing Blood Sugars & Pregnancy
We discussed how blood sugars create your nausea, how they affect how you feel, and how they can be a huge culprit in complications during pregnancy.Â
See This..Not That! Guide for improving your blood sugar levels in your everyday meal choices
Recipe Included: Snickerdoodle Granola Breakfast Bowl
VI.
Your Summer Burger Breakdown
With this newsletter, I provided easy swaps for every aspect of your burger, so that you can feel great at all of your summer BBQ’s. This one was so much fun writing it, and I hope you found it helpful for eating at festivities so far!
See Whole Grains or Bust to learn more about what whole grains actually are, and how best to enjoy them.
Recipes Included: Sweet & Salty Summer Salad (to please a crowd) & Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe and as a bonus recipe.
VII.
Can you Outsmart Your Cravings?
Exactly as the title says — we chatted about what cravings are, how they come about, and how you can learn to satisfy them while still ensuring you’re going to control your blood sugars and feel good afterwards. We want you to be confident with the foods you eat, that they are great for both your baby and you to thrive!
Recipe Included: A Perfected Chocolate Chip Cookie
VIII.
Overwhelmed? Here are the Top 3 Themes You Should Know
This week I discussed what themes have been the MOST POPULAR and most researched-backed themes that are recommended for your fertility, pregnancy & hormone nutritional health. It’s jam packed with info, including why you shouldn’t be afraid to question your doctor…Â
Recipe Included: Cucumber Melon Gazpacho
And that’s a wrap!
Enjoy diving back into any of the topics above over the next week. And I’ll see you on Saturday once again, with more helpful, modern scientific insights to help us better understand how to make easy, little eating tweaks in our life to always be feeling our best, through the journey to motherhood and beyond!
Cheers to living your life,
Anja