64. Food for Fertility, with Dietitian Melanie McGrice (@MelanieMcGrice)

64. Food for Fertility, with Dietitian Melanie McGrice (@MelanieMcGrice)

Author: Leanne Ward July 14, 2020 Duration: 1:02:48
Today's exert guest is Melanie McGrice, an advanced accredited practising dietitian with a special interest in fertility, pregnancy and infants.   Melanie runs the ‘Nourish with Melanie’ YouTube channel, the online dietary program ‘8 simple steps to a healthy pregnancy diet’ and is an ambassador for Compassion’s ‘Mum’s and Bub’s Nutrition Clinics’ with the Nutrition Plus team sponsoring one in Tanzania. For more info visit Melanie's website, Facebook or Instagram.   In this podcast, Melanie and I start off by talking about what good nutrition for fertility means and why it’s so important, what foods improve the quality of our eggs, foods to avoid when we’re trying to conceive and we hear Melanie’s thoughts on seed cycling.   We then talk a little about infertility and other things besides nutrition our listeners should be aware of, why the health and nutrition of males matter as much as the females, supplements worth taking when trying to conceive, how to overcome morning sickness, foods to focus on when pregnant, whether protein powders are safe to take and how new mums can increase their milk supply.   Finally, Melanie shares her wisdom on solids for babies and tips that mums can use when it comes to label reading and baby food.  Thank you to Protein Supplies Australia for their wonderful support on this podcast today. To check out their natural range of wholesome supplements with a great 15% off, please use the code "LWpodcast15" for 15% off here.  Please subscribe and leave me a review  If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram stories and leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

Tune into Leanne Ward Nutrition for a clear, practical conversation about food and well-being that cuts through the noise. Hosted by Leanne Ward, a dietitian and health coach with a decade of experience, this podcast delivers grounded advice you can actually use. Each episode feels like a direct consultation, drawing from Leanne's extensive work in gut health, managing emotional eating, and achieving sustainable fat loss without restrictive diets. The guidance here is rooted in evidence, not trends, reflecting the expertise that has connected with hundreds of thousands online. You'll also hear from a range of specialist guests, offering deeper dives into specific topics to round out your understanding. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about building a healthier relationship with your body through nutrition. Listening to this podcast provides a reliable source for sorting through conflicting information, answering the questions that come up in everyday life about what to eat and why. Leanne’s approach is both knowledgeable and relatable, making complex science accessible. Whether you're looking to improve your digestion, find balance with food, or simply feel better, these discussions offer a supportive path forward.
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