[Nutrition, Hormones & Gut Health] Fertility is Health - Nutrition and the Female Cycle

Victoria Nieveen is an integrative and functional nutrition dietician who specializes in women's health and fertility. She helps women with absent or irregular cycles nourish their bodies and balance their hormones so that they can conceive.

Unlike conventional protocols, she uses a whole-body approach to help her clients reconnect with their bodies, regulate their cycles, and optimize their fertility. I am excited to dive into all my questions with her and talk about this often-overlooked topic. 

MEN - It is a fact that you do not experience menstrual cycles yourself, however, there is at least one woman in most men’s lives that you care deeply about. Tune in to gain a better understanding of what is going on in her body throughout the month and how you can be both supportive and understanding.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

[3:11] What does it mean to have healthy fertility?

[5:03] What are the 4 phases of your menstrual cycle and the length of each?

[7:16] What are some things that happen during each phase?

[13:02] Are there specific things that you should eat during different phases of your cycle?

[16:52] How do cramping, bloating, and cravings relate to your cycle health?

[18:42] How can you tell if your period is ‘normal’?

[23:44] How does birth control work and what are some of the common options?

[34:14] What are some easy tips that you can implement to improve your health and have a better overall cycle?

Connect with Victoria: @flo.fertilitynutrition

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