What To Do When You Have No Idea What To Eat To Improve Pregnancy Success This Year

When I polled our Get Pregnant Naturally with Low AMH/High FSH Facebook group they told me that their biggest struggle right now is what to eat to improve pregnancy success.

There can be a lot of contradictory information about the right diet for fertility.

Remember, generalized dietary recommendations such as carnivore, paleo, keto or vegan only waste time.

We need a personalized approach because we’re all unique.

So, where do you start?

I’ve got a simple 10-day plan so you can figure out how food impacts your body.

In this episode, you'll learn:

1. How to know if your infertility is a symptom of something else going on in your body (Hint – digestive issues, skin problems, mood problems, joint issues, and autoimmunity are ALL clues)
2. What is a leaky gut, and why this matters if you are TTC
3. Which foods to avoid during the elimination and how to reintroduce them (this part is crucial)
4. Which foods you will eat (it is NOT about starving or drinking green juice)
5. How to commit and actually start the elimination diet (gluten-light/dairy-light do NOT work)
6. Supplement recommendations and lifestyle strategies to support you during an elimination diet

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HIGHLIGHTS:

5:47 WELCOME BRANDY BUSKOW

6:30 A FUNCTIONAL APPROACH TO AN INFERTILITY DIAGNOSIS

• Health issues that we typically see alongside an infertility diagnosis
• We often see digestive, mood, skin issues and more
• It’s important to step back and listen for the clues our body gives us.

11:07 UNDERSTANDING LEAKY GUT

• Leaky gut can lead to a lot of these issues
• What is leaky gut?
• Stress is the number one cause of leaky gut.
• What happens when leaky gut goes untreated
• The connection between glyphosate (a herbicide in Roundup) and leaky gut
• How switching to organic foods benefits your gut

18:18 WHY WE START WITH AN ELIMINATION DIET

• You don’t know how poorly you’re feeling until you feel awesome.
• We have you remove certain foods from your diet for 10 days then reintroduce them gradually afterwards
• The foods you should avoid in an elimination diet
• Surprising sources of gluten that may be in your diet
• Dairy is very rewarding to the dopamine centers in your brain, making it hard to give up.
• The problem with processed sugar

26:04 TOP GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS TO AVOID

• Artificial sweeteners are very disruptive to the gut microbiome.
• The simple rules you can use to identify better food options

30:25 WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU START THE ELIMINATION DIET

• How to start reintroducing foods after the first 10 days
• We always recommend, at the minimum, taking out dairy and gluten for 60 days.
• There is no perfect time to start.

35:56 WHY GLUTEN-LIGHT & DAIRY-LIGHT DON’T WORK

• If you’re going to eliminate gluten, you have to do it all the way.
• For people with gluten sensitivity, it can take months to heal from gluten exposure
• You need to be patient, but it’s definitely worth it.

38:00 GLUTEN CROSS-REACTORS

• What are gluten cross-reactors?
• Red flags that signal you might have issues with cross-reactors

39:21 DETOX SYMPTOMS

• You might experience some of these symptoms when you start the elimination diet
• Once you get past day four things tend to get a lot better.
• How to support your liver during the elimination diet
• Movement is very important.
• It’s critical that you recognize the importance of what you place on your fork everyday.

44:17 FINAL THOUGHTS

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RESOURCES:

Fab Fertile Method - https://fabfertile.com/pages/what-we-do

Mentioned in this episode

• Fab Fertile Support Group | Symptom Checklist
• Environmental Working Group
• EWG’s Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Chemicals: The top 12 to avoid

Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH

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I just put together a new guide “Reconnecting With Your Fertility: Preparing Your Body With Diet ” that I'm going to give you pro bono (aka, free 😂)

If you want it, reply here with "10 DAY".

It includes:

✅ Step by step 10 day plan to determine if you have a food sensitivity (a theme we see with low AMH and/or High FSH is food sensitivity)

✅ The final word on caffeine, alcohol and sugar and what you need to know as you prepare for pregnancy success

✅ What to expect when you begin to reintroduce the foods back into your diet (this is the most critical step and so many people get this part wrong)

✅ Why a generalized approach to diet wastes time and how to fast track pregnancy success with this proven 10 day plan

And a lot more.

Now, you may be asking...

WHY AM I DOING THIS?

#1) If you like it you'll prob buy my stuff later on

#2) I really like helping you and I enjoy getting all the "this free stuff is better than the last paid fertility course I took" messages in my inbox

If you want to claim the free guide, just email hello@fabfertile.ca and say "10 DAY".

You will be impressed.

Sarah ❤️

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We see low vitamin D levels all the time with our clients.

Check out our Fab Vitamin D3/K2 supplement - https://fabfertile.com/products/vitamin-d3k2-supplement

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Remember, AMH is NOT a predictor of natural pregnancy. It can't tell you about the health of your eggs or predict if you can get pregnant.

The AMH level does not need to define your chances.

So, how do we fast-track pregnancy success?

What you place on your fork every day matters.

And no, you don't need to try the latest dietary fads such as:

❌ Carnivore
❌ Keto
❌ Vegan

It's not about following generalized dietary guidelines. Because that only wastes precious time.

The most important factor is consuming the diet that is right for YOU.

I’m excited to announce that our Summer Fertility Recipe Guide is ready! Go to FertilityDietFreebie.com to grab your copy. I worked with a chef/nutritionist to prepare these summer recipes. This is a five-day challenge where you’ll learn how food impacts your body while enjoying delicious and nutrient-dense recipes all designed to enhance fertility (especially if you have low AMH and/or high FSH). The guide includes a meal plan and grocery shopping list. Start this challenge with your partner.

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Join my FREE Facebook group and get my training on How To Improve Pregnancy Success With Your Own Eggs.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/451444518397946

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