Risks of a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet for Fertility [EP 30]

Understanding our bodies' nutrient needs can be challenging even without the added complication of an impending pregnancy. In this episode, I explain the differences between plant and animal proteins. I also explain the role of proteins and amino acids in the fertility process and share where to find these nutrients in your diet. Show Notes: Is a vegan diet conducive to fertility How do animal products affect fertility What is the difference between protein from animals versus plants Why is vegetable protein harder to digest What role do amino acids play in fertility How much protein do vegetarians need Which foods are high in protein "There is evidence showing the risks of under-eating animal products on fertility and fetal development." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT:  brooke@thefertilitydietitian.health DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE:  https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast

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Brooke Boskovich is a Functional Medicine Dietitian specializing in Fertility and this is The Fertility Dietitian Podcast where she helps couples uncover the barriers that are preventing them from optimizing their fertility & teaches you how to work with your body to finally take home a healthy baby. Each week she will be diving into different topics on fertility and sharing her perspective on physiology, metabolic health, nutrition & lifestyle approaches that have helped hundreds of couples get pregnant after years of heartache despite unexplained infertility, recurrent loss, endometriosis, male factor infertility, PCOS and more.