Komal Rastogi, Health Coach

High-Carbohydrate Diet, Whole Grains, and Soy Products Improve Fertility and Pregnancy

Nutrition can influence female fertility, potentially improving rates of successful in vitro fertilization and natural pregnancy. New evidence shows that a plant-based diet may be the most advantageous for reproductive health. A diet high in carbohydrates and rich in whole grains increased rates of pregnancy and live birth, according to a new review of studies published in Reproductive Toxicology. Soy products improved pregnancy outcomes, while animal protein was linked to ovulatory disorders. These findings suggest strong benefits of a plant-based diet for reproductive health, though more research is needed to confirm these findings.

References

Budani M, Tiboni GM. Nutrition, female fertility and in vitro fertilization outcomes. Reprod Toxicol. 2023;118:108370. doi:10.1016/j.reprotox.2023.108370

What Giving Up Meat, Dairy, and Processed Foods Did for My BMI, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol Brittany Jaroudi was struggling with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and obesity at only 25 years old. After seeing "Forks Over Knives," she turned things around in a big way.

Plant-Based Diets Reduce Risk of Obesity for Those Genetically Predisposed

Plant-based diets reduce the risk of obesity among adults who are genetically predisposed to the disease, according to research published in Nutrients. Plant-based diets were associated with the lowest body fat and the least propensity to develop obesity when compared to high-protein or low-energy intake diets. High-fiber, plant-based diets lower inflammation, help you feel full faster, and offer phytochemicals and other nutrients linked to less body fat.

References

Daily JW, Park S. Association of plant-based and high-protein diets with a lower obesity risk defined by fat mass in middle-aged and elderly persons with a high genetic risk of obesity. Nutrients. 2023;15(4):1063-1082. doi:10.3390/nu15041063