Fertility Friday: Unsaturated Fats

Unsaturated fats are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. These are the good fats. These are the fats we all should be eating to be healthier, to have healthier hearts, to lower our cholesterol, improve our sex drive and increase fertility. These types of fats help in maintaining a normal slow burn throughout the day and help to prevent dramatic increases and decreases in blood sugar levels.
Eat these fats:

• Fish, fatty fish
• Walnuts
• Flax
• Olives and olive oils
• Avocados

Cut back on these fats:

• Red meat
• Animal fats
• Dairy products with fat, like ice cream
• Trans fats

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Tip Tuesday: Talk it Out

Be empowered to talk to your provider about your hopes, fears, and desires. Don't be afraid to talk out your feelings and frustrations with your provider. Many providers are open to hearing from patients, so go for it. Be bold and speak up. Talking things through can help ease fears and anxieties about the birthing experience.