As I was making my monthly purchase of Amazing Grass yesterday at the local natural food store, I remembered a conversation I had with the makers of this product when I met them a few years ago. They said that it was an incredible fertility enhancer especially when men take it, and that between the 2 of them they had 5 kids who were all unplanned! As I thought about this I realized I became pregnant with our child 2 months after my husband started taking it. There is no scientific study to back this up, but it’s a great product anyway and one definitely worth taking. It basically fills in the nutritional gaps for those of us who never seem to eat enough greens! Try the chocolate flavor. Mix it with water or put it in your smoothie in the morning.
Category Archives: Nutrition
The Fertility Diet
There are many things you can start doing right now to improve your chances of ovulating and becoming pregnant. Dr. Walter Willett from Harvard University has written about it concisely in his book The Fertility Diet: Groundbreaking Research Reveals Natural Ways to Boost Ovulation and Improve Your Chances of Getting
It’s a great read, and gives you a great head start on nutrition during pregnancy!
Rocket Fuel for Babies?
Breast milk is the best nourishment for your baby, however there are babies that must be given formula. Conventional formula contains an ingredient which is also found in rocket fuel. Click here to read more about this dangerous additive and what you can do to help. It’s up to us to speak up, make changes and take care of our children! We are responsible for our child’s health, not the government (FDA). One of the best things you can do for your child’s health is to read labels. Don’t feed your children toxic chemicals, hydrogenated oils, corn syrup, artificial colors or preservatives. It’s easier than it seems, just make it a mindset. Or try this: don’t feed your children anything that comes in a package! You can do it!
Join a CSA
One of the best things you can do for the health of your family and your bank account is to join Community Supported Agriculture. Basically you pay in advance for a share of the farm, which helps the farmer with costs upfront. When the harvest is ready, you get to pick up your bags of fresh vegetables and fruits weekly. You’ll be eating organic, local food that is in season at a fraction of grocery store prices. What could be better than that? When it’s time to feed your baby, just steam and puree some of your share! For more information: