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Real Food for Fertility: Prepare your body for pregnancy with preconception nutrition and fertility awareness Paperback – February 12, 2024
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Improve Your Nutrition for Optimal Fertility
If you’re ready to embark on the incredible journey of motherhood, there's no time like the present to prepare your body for the most vital role it will ever play—the creation of new life. In Real Food for Fertility, we explore the power of nutrition to optimize your fertility and ensure a healthy start for your future child.
Pregnancy demands an incredible amount from your body. Imagine your body as a bank account and pregnancy as a time of massive withdrawals from your nutrient reserves. To thrive during pregnancy and beyond, you must invest in your nutrient stores today.
In Real Food for Fertility, we show how preconception nutrition and lifestyle choices not only support your health and vitality but also lay the essential groundwork for your baby’s development. From promoting optimal egg and sperm quality to regulating your menstrual cycle and reducing the risk of pregnancy complications, the benefits of this investment are priceless.
Improving nutrient intake before you get pregnant has an even greater impact on pregnancy outcomes than just changing what you eat during pregnancy.
But this book isn’t just about nutrition. We delve into topics like the menstrual cycle, fertility awareness, birth control, stress management, toxins, artificial reproductive technology, and the most common reproductive health challenges affecting your fertility.
Let Real Food for Fertility be your roadmap and trusted companion as you take the first step toward building your family. In a world where more couples are facing fertility challenges, your nutrition and lifestyle choices can make all the difference.
- Print length525 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateFebruary 12, 2024
- Dimensions6 x 1.19 x 9 inches
- ISBN-13979-8989595501
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— Toni Weschler, MPH, author of Taking Charge of Your Fertility and Cycle Savvy
Real Food for Fertility is a must-have book for any couple preparing for pregnancy. Lily and Lisa have a deep understanding of nutrition and the menstrual cycle — and their insight goes beyond conventional advice on fertility. This book really moves the needle on fertility!
— Lara Briden, ND, author of Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual
Real Food for Fertility will help you understand exactly why you must start using food to optimize your cycle and hormonal health long before you want to conceive. The evidence-based guidance provided in this book is not only essential knowledge for any woman trying to conceive but also should be required knowledge for all practitioners who support women on their fertility journey.
—Alisa Vitti, author of WomanCode and In the FLO, Creator of Cycle SyncingⓇ
As a Registered Dietitian with over two decades of experience supporting clients with fertility challenges, the importance of nutrition and lifestyle for egg and sperm quality cannot be overstated. Real Food for Fertility expertly curates evidence-based, actionable steps to optimize your fertility. This comprehensive book is a must-read for clients and practitioners alike.
— Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD, founder of FullWell and Boston Functional Nutrition
Real Food for Fertility is the book we've all been waiting for! Finally, a trusted, up-to-date nutrition resource for the preconception window, packed with clear answers and actionable tips. This valuable book provides both support and confidence during a journey that often proves stressful for patients — can't recommend it enough!
— Dr. Fiona McCulloch, BSc, ND, and bestselling author of 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS
Lily is a powerful advocate for truth in a time when misinformation about nutrition, especially in regard to fertility, runs rampant. Brilliant and with the credentials to match, her no-B.S. approach to nutrition will change — and maybe even save — your life ... and improve your chances of conception! Listen closely to what she has to say.
— Max Lugavere, health and science journalist and New York Times-bestselling author of Genius Foods
Real Food for Fertility unveils the crucial link between a healthy menstrual cycle and a successful pregnancy. Drawing on a wealth of research and their combined decades of expertise, the authors provide a comprehensive guide to nutrition's pivotal role in hormonal balance and fertility. This book not only demystifies the complexities of conception but also offers a science-based roadmap, covering topics from birth control to stress management and providing real-world case studies that make the journey toward optimal fertility an accessible and delicious experience.
— Nicole Jardim, certified women's health coach and author of Fix Your Period
Lily's books are the ones that I recommend to every young woman who seeks to get pregnant and have a healthy baby. Despite widespread beliefs that a low-fat, Mediterranean, or plant-based diet is best, this well-researched, rigorous book will convince you that for optimal fertility, a nutrient-dense diet that includes animal foods is truly the best option.
— Nina Teicholz, PhD, science journalist, and author of The Big Fat Surprise
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- ASIN : B0CVC9G4GT
- Publisher : Fertility Food Publishing (February 12, 2024)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 525 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8989595501
- Item Weight : 1.52 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 1.19 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #726 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1 in Menstruation
- #1 in Fertility
- #6 in General Women's Health
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About the authors
Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Drawing from the current scientific literature and the wisdom of traditional cultures, her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible.
Her bestselling book, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes (and online course of the same name), presents a revolutionary nutrient-dense, lower carb approach for managing gestational diabetes. Her work has not only helped tens of thousands of women manage their gestational diabetes (most without the need for blood sugar-lowering medication), but has also influenced nutrition policies internationally. Lily's clinical expertise and extensive background in prenatal nutrition have made her a highly sought after consultant and speaker in the field.
Lily’s second book, Real Food for Pregnancy, is an evidence-based look at the gap between conventional prenatal nutrition guidelines and what’s optimal for mother and baby. With over 930 citations, this is the most comprehensive text on prenatal nutrition to date.
Lily is also creator of the popular blog, LilyNicholsRDN.com, which explores a variety of topics related to real food, mindful eating, and pregnancy nutrition.
Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who trains women’s health practitioners to use their menstrual cycle as a vital sign in their practices. She is the founder of the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program.
She is the author of three bestselling books: Real Food For Fertility (co-authored with Lily Nichols), The Fifth Vital Sign, and the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. Lisa works tirelessly to debunk the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign.
Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to help women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between the menstrual cycle, fertility, and overall health — something our education systems have consistently failed to do.
With well over 4 million downloads, her podcast, Fertility Friday, is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness and menstrual cycle health. When she’s not researching, writing, and mentoring women's health professionals, you’ll find her spending time with her husband, her two sons, and her baby girl.
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Customers find the book informative and helpful for fertility and general health. They appreciate the thorough research and well-written sections that are easy to understand. The recipes and supplement content are also appreciated.
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Customers find the book informative and helpful for fertility and general health. They appreciate the thorough research and valuable information on nutrition, cycles, toxins, improving sperm quality, and more. The book provides the science behind the nutrition recommendations in an easy-to-understand way, citing hundreds of studies to back up everything. It's a great resource to have and look back on, providing clear direction on nutrition for pregnancy and gestational diabetes.
"...who fertility doesn’t come easily to, having such a thorough, detailed book that gives clear direction on diet, labs, supplements, and more lifted a..." Read more
"...Real Food for Fertility helped me uncover and understand previous menstrual cycle issues that even my OBGYN couldn’t address...." Read more
"...I followed the book’s recommendations and experienced excellent health and had a successful home birth. Pro’s: •No swelling throughout..." Read more
"Very easy to read, not boring. Very informative and honestly should be read by women of all ages!" Read more
Customers find the book easy to read and understand. They appreciate the well-cited material and facts that support each claim made. The book is presented in an easy-to-follow format and would benefit anyone interested in health. Readers say the authors did an excellent job creating a guide that is useful for women.
"...The information is presented in an easy to follow format and would benefit any health conscious person looking to optimize their lifestyle." Read more
"...•No excess weight gain •Fast 4 hour labor •Healthy baby •Easy and quick recovery during postpartum..." Read more
"Very easy to read, not boring. Very informative and honestly should be read by women of all ages!" Read more
"...Well written, easy to read, strong evidence, all around fantastic resource." Read more
Customers find the book helpful for improving their fertility. They appreciate the evidence-based solutions and understand all the challenges that come with it. Readers also like the chapter on male fertility, which is refreshing. The book is a must-read for anyone struggling with or planning to conceive in the near future.
"...Real Food for Pregnancy, I was excited to dive into this incredible follow-up on fertility...." Read more
"...The chapter on male fertility was refreshing...." Read more
"...great information on my cycle, how to limit toxins, improve sperm and egg quality and more. I love the recipes - this book got me eating liver!..." Read more
"...for Pregnancy but also the science behind our menstrual cycles, sperm health, and ways in which we can be more successful with tracking our fertility..." Read more
Customers find the book helpful. It helps them feel better about their eating habits, with fewer headaches, anxiety, and mood swings. They say it's easy to digest and gets them eating liver.
"...•No nausea •Morning sickness went away when I switched to full well prenatals. •Energy to walk/swim most days..." Read more
"...I feel so much better about my eating, we've tossed all our plastic tupperware, and I am now the proud owner of four cast iron pans...." Read more
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Customers like the recipes in the book. They mention it gets them eating liver and provides real examples of meals.
"...The nutritional deep dive and recipe suggestions were incredibly useful to make sure Im optimizing my health as much as possible...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2024I’ve followed Lily Nichols for many years and enjoyed her nutrition research and books. I was very excited when she announced she would be releasing a book on fertility. I was very delighted with the addition of Lisa Hendrickson-Jack for her expertise on reproductive health. As someone who fertility doesn’t come easily to, having such a thorough, detailed book that gives clear direction on diet, labs, supplements, and more lifted a weight from my shoulders. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the various options and opinions that are present in the current market. I appreciate having such a wonderful reference to go to when I have a question. I purchased both the physical book and also the audiobook. It took me quite a while to get through the audiobook as I only listened to it when I had time to truly absorb and pay attention to the detailed content. I feel confident in my next steps in pursuing my fertility journey and will continue to consult the physical book as needed. I think this book benefits a wide audience- certainly beyond those struggling to conceive. The information is presented in an easy to follow format and would benefit any health conscious person looking to optimize their lifestyle.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024After loving Real Food for Pregnancy, I was excited to dive into this incredible follow-up on fertility. Real Food for Fertility helped me uncover and understand previous menstrual cycle issues that even my OBGYN couldn’t address. I’ve gained a much deeper understanding of my body and have the tools I need to optimize my health. With its invaluable insights, this book is a resource I’ll return to time and time again. As someone who reads a lot of health books, I can confidently say this is one of my all-time favorites.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024This book was so helpful during my 4th pregnancy. I followed the book’s recommendations and experienced excellent health and had a successful home birth.
Pro’s:
•No swelling throughout entire pregnancy
•No nausea
•Morning sickness went away when I switched to full well prenatals.
•Energy to walk/swim most days
•Gestational diabetes well controlled with diet alone
•No excess weight gain
•Fast 4 hour labor
•Healthy baby
•Easy and quick recovery during postpartum
Thank you, thank you for writing this book! I was so encouraged to eat high quality, nutrient rich foods.
Con’s: you will want to spend more on high quality food
- Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024Very easy to read, not boring. Very informative and honestly should be read by women of all ages!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024. . .who wouldn’t benefit from buying and absorbing the wealth of powerful information and wisdom on nutrition and fertility contained in REAL FOOD FOR FERTILITY. I’m not going to repeat any of the wonderful things that have been said in the many reviews on REAL FOOD FOR FERTILITY. Except to say that, in my opinion, they are all true.
Lilly Nichols and Lisa Hendrickson – Jack have interfaced their extensive research, knowledge and expertise in their own areas of practice so perfectly that it brings up the old saying: the total is much greater than the sum of its parts.
All I can really do is repeat the title of my review (and add a bit more). I CAN’T THINK OF ANYONE, MALE OR FEMALE, LAY OR PROFESSIONAL, WHO WOULDN’T BENEFIT GREATLY FROM BUYING AND ABSORBING THIS BOOK.
I will add that I strongly believe OB/GYN‘s, general practitioners, nurses, physicians assistants, certified nurse midwives and all those who work in the conventional/standard medical system that pervades North America should carefully read this book at least twice and refer to it often. I predict that, if this was done, the very way in which our healthcare system treats its patients would change drastically for the better.
From my own experience, after 25 years of being a midwife, and from being a patient myself, of course, I see our healthcare system as an industrial complex that has long ago thrown out the Hippocratic Oath.
This book could, if widely read, provide the impetus that would motivate healthcare professionals to get back on track - assuming at some point that they had been on track. I do, however, strongly believe that, at least in the fields of fertility awareness, nutrition, pregnancy and birthing that the traditional healthcare system has done more harm than good.
I can go into other areas of medical practice and say the same but I’m going to concentrate on lily’s and Lisa’s groundbreaking book.
Childbearing and birthing, for example, have been taken over by the healthcare industrial complex and treat pregnancy and birthing as if they were medical conditions. There is no continuity of care to speak of when establishment practitioners, whether male or female, become the overseers of childbearing and childbirth. They don’t really get to know the expectant mother during pregnancy or treat her with the dignity, humane support or allow the freedom of movement needed during the birth process, therefore, the hospital environment, both in it’s sterile and what I call, heartless, ambience, creates many of the complications that the hospital is equipped to deal with. “Birth must be induced.”
“It’s CPD. A cesarean is mandatory.“ These determinations arise all too often because of the stress of giving birth in a hospital or for the convenience of whatever doctor who happens to be around at the critical stages of effacement and crowning. “Well I may have to use forceps for this. Or perhaps pulling on the mouth with my fingers may work.” All the while the mother is screaming for pain relief. Conventional hospital birthing dismisses the innate knowledge the mother has and turns the whole process upside down. How this point relates to Lily Nichols’, and Lisa Hendrickson – Jack’s book will be revealed near the end of this review
As a midwife who very rarely has anything to do with hospital births, I am committed to continuity of care, highly professional standards of care, making arrangements for medical back up, palpating a pregnant mother’s tummy in the second trimester - sometimes third – if the baby feels out of position, getting to know the mother as a person and eventually a friend in a relationship that begins with the first prenatal check up, through ultrasound procedures to determine the sex of babies, through the labor and delivery, education in postpartum conditions and breast-feeding. Sometimes the friendships just naturally endure.
The menstrual cycle IS the fifth vital sign and that truth meshes with my practice. Nutrition for pregnancy and nutrition for gestational diabetes is powerful information that pregnant women and their significant others should learn thoroughly. This also meshes at the heart of my own practice.
This is really what REAL FOOD FOR FERTILITY is all about. It exposes the antagonist myths created over the past 100+ years about nutrition and pregnancy - myths that have also turned related and accepted protocols upside down - and so thoroughly discredits them. It should be a best-seller and I think it will.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024I was mindblown reading pretty much every chapter of this book. The amount of misinformation we've been taught about our own bodies and the "standard" of what's normal is criminal. You can spend thousands on fertility tests, but they are mainly geared to push you straight to medical interventions like IVF, instead of giving any real insight into how to improve health and wellness for free first. The chapter on male fertility was refreshing. So little is discussed about the role men play in the process and how the medical system considers subfertile parameters as normal. The deep dive into PCOS, endometriosis and other conditions that play a part in infertility was especially helpful for me since my fertility clinic gave me virtually no information. The nutritional deep dive and recipe suggestions were incredibly useful to make sure Im optimizing my health as much as possible. THANK YOU Lily and Lisa for putting in so much time and effort to this book. I feel so much more informed and armed with great actionable tools for the future. I've started sharing the book and excerpts from it to everyone I know. It would be amazing to have this as required reading in public school systems. Women need to know how important their hormones are in their overall health and wellness, not just prescribed a pill which destroys them. It's time to take our health back!
Top reviews from other countries
- ShellyReviewed in Canada on August 19, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for fertility
I love this book. I am so excited to learn more about optimizing my fertility and Lily makes it so easy to learn about. Hoping to get pregnant soon 🤞
- ManaliReviewed in India on November 1, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Love, love and only love for this book
Well researched, spot on topics and great in depth information about those topics. Very useful book for my TTC journey. I read real food for pregnancy and was really hoping someone would write one for fertility and I was so thrilled when I heard one is in works. Thank you so much for writing this.
- NatashaReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Full of Information!
I am only 2/3 of the way through this book so far, but the amount of information I have learnt has been revelating! I am truly shocked by some of the research findings in this book, but it makes complete sense that we should be going back to our natural way of eating.
I feel empowered now that I can prepare my body in the best way I can for pregnancy in the future! I think everybody should read this before they are considering becoming pregnant.
I have also ordered the Pregnancy version of this book and I am excited to read that as well!
- Maria HelbigReviewed in Germany on September 27, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Real food for women's health (not only for fertility)
Very informative book, this is a condenced version of what I learnt during the last 4 years. I wished I had this book before! Must-Read not only for fertility but for every woman who aims to stay at good health!
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Susana PerezReviewed in Spain on February 13, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Libro esencial para potenciar el ciclo menstrual y la fertilidad.
Este libro es un absoluto necesario si quieres tomarte en serio una fertilidad exitosa. Muchas veces nos olvidamos de la importancia que tiene la nutrición a la hora de optimizar los procesos de nuestro cuerpo y ningun proceso es más importante que el de procrear. Lisa tiene una sabiduría profunda sobre los procesos del ciclo menstrual y todos sus años de investigación salen a la luz en este maravilloso libro creado con Lily, experta en nutrición del embarazo.
Un libro interesantisimo a nivel fisiológico y culinario!! Tandem perfecto no solo para la cocreacion pero tambien para lograr un ciclo menstrual sano y equilibrado.