Essential Recipes for Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation! - Real Food Family (2024)

Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him, and He will help you. Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for Him to act.
Psalm 37:5,7

In his travels and research around the world, Dr. Weston Price found that all traditional cultures emphasized a very specific diet for reproducing couples, which is documented in his book, Nutrition and Physical Degeneration. These foods, though varied based on location, were nutrient-dense foods that were pretty much always animal foods including organ meats and seafood.

Here is a collection of recipes that represent some of the most important foods from the Diet for Pregnant and Nursing Moms.

You might also want to check out this post on pregnancy to understand more about the importance of eating a traditional foods diet during the reproductive years.

This post can tell you a little more about what to eat to support fertility.

I also have a whole recipe category for any and allfertility, pregnancy and lactation recipes!

In addition to your nutrient-dense diet, don’t forget your extra virgin cod liver oil, liver capsules, andprobiotics!

1. Pregnancy Smoothie

This recipe includes essential foods like egg yolks (organic only!) and coconut oil. Make it a daily routine! Get there recipe for Pregnancy Smoothies here.

2. Homemade Chicken and Vegetable Soup and Chicken Stock

EVERY home should have this recipe brewing at least once a week. Eat chicken and vegetable soup or sip on broth every day for one of the most nutrient-dense meals! It’s oh-so-comforting, too. Get my recipe (and video) for Homemade Chicken Soup and Stock here.

3. Perfect Egg Salad

Eggs are so nutrient-dense and full of essential nutrition for reproduction. This recipe not only uses eggs as the feature ingredients, but extra egg yolks are in the homemade mayonnaise. Always avoid commercial mayonnaise- full of processed vegetable oils and preservatives. Making it homemade is SOOOO easy! Get my recipe for Perfect Egg Salad with Homemade Mayo here.

4. Eggs Benedict (Gluten Free)

Eggs Benedict is my favorite breakfast and this gluten-free herbed hollandaise version is incredible. This recipe happens to be super popular on Pinterest, too! Get my recipe for Eggs Benedict on Polenta Cakes with Pesto Hollandaise Sauce here.

5. Chicken Livers with Dijonnaise Sauce

Eating liver isn’t very appealing to most of us, even though it is a total superfood for reproduction. These little nutrient-dense chicken liver nuggets are awesome, though, and a great way to ease into eating liver. Get this Baked Chicken Livers with Dijonnaise Sauce recipe, created by my favorite guest posting chef, here.

6. Grilled Lamb Chops with Tapenade Aioli

Rare meat, especially lamb, is the best way to eat red meat because it keeps all the beneficial nutrients intact. This recipe is another slam dunk for reproductive nutrition. Get my recipe for Grilled Lamb Chops with Tapenade Aioli here.

7. Lentil Vegetable Soup + Bone Marrow Broth

Lentils and bone marrow are definitely reproduction super foods. You get both together in this warm and comforting stew-like soup. Get my recipe for Lentil Vegetable Soup with Bone Marrow Broth here.

8. Oysters

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This recipe for Grilled Oysters with Herbed Anchovy Butter from Lady and Pups couldn’t be more perfect for fertility, pregnancy and lactation!

9. Roasted Corn, Tomato, Sweet Onion and Wild Salmon Salad

I absolutely LOVE this recipe because its a refreshing salad but totally satisfying and interesting…definitely not another boring salad. Get the recipe for my Roasted Corn, Tomato, Sweet Onion and Wild Salmon Salad here.

10. Perfectly Roasted Chicken

My favorite foods are watermelon and chicken skin. Yes, that’s right. Both foods happen to be full of important reproduction nutrients- especially the chicken skin. In this recipe I help you maximize the deliciousness of perfectly crispy skin and moist, delicious meat. Get my recipe for Perfectly Roasted Chicken here.

11. Lacto-Fermented Veggies

While taking a probiotic is important everyone, especially reproducing couples, it’s also important to get naturally-occurring probiotics from food. One of the most fantastic and powerful probiotic foods are homemade lacto-fermented and cultured foods. Click here to see all my lacto-fermented and cultured recipes. Our favorites are Sauerkraut, Pickles, and Naturally Sparkling Apple Cider.

12. Paté

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This gorgeous paté recipe is simple and perfect. I would serve it alongside my homemade magic sourdough boule. Get this recipe for “The Best Chicken Liver Paté” from The Sprouting Seed here.

Any other suggestions? What did you eat for fertility, pregnancy or lactation?

Essential Recipes for Fertility, Pregnancy and Lactation! - Real Food Family (2024)

FAQs

What foods increase female fertility? ›

Nutrients and foods that may benefit female fertility
  • Dark-green leafy vegetables.
  • Chickpeas, lentils, black-eyed peas and other legumes.
  • Fortified cereals or bread.
  • Asparagus.
  • Brussels sprouts.

What is the real food for pregnancy summary? ›

In conclusion, Real Food for Pregnancy is a comprehensive guide that challenges the status quo of prenatal nutrition and empowers expecting mothers to make informed dietary choices. Nichols' evidence-based approach, combined with practical tips and recipes, provides a roadmap for a healthier, more nourishing pregnancy.

What are the pregnancy essentials food? ›

Whole grains — like brown rice, millet, oatmeal, bulgur, and whole-wheat bread. Proteins — like lean meats and chicken, eggs, seafood, beans and lentils, nuts and seeds, and tofu. Low-fat or fat-free dairy — like milk, yogurt, cheese, lactose-free dairy, and fortified soy beverages (soy milk) or soy yogurt.

What is the best drink for fertility? ›

Instead, consider replacing some of your daily caffeine with decaffeinated or low-caf beverages, decaf coffee, and herbal teas. For instance, a study in Nutrients found that green tea may help improve fertility.

What is the best fruit for pregnancy? ›

Ideal Foods to Eat During Pregnancy

Fruits: cantaloupe, honeydew, mangoes, prunes, bananas, apricots, oranges, and red or pink grapefruit (for potassium) Dairy: fat-free or low-fat yogurt, skim or 1% milk, soymilk (for calcium, potassium, vitamins A and D)

What makes pregnancy grow faster? ›

Protein — Promote growth

Protein is crucial for your baby's growth throughout pregnancy. Good sources: Lean meat, poultry, seafood and eggs are great sources of protein. Other options include beans and peas, nuts, seeds, and soy products.

What are three foods a woman should eat during pregnancy? ›

Here are 13 nutritious foods to eat when you're pregnant to help make sure you're eating healthily.
  • Dairy products. During pregnancy, you'll need extra protein and calcium to meet your baby's needs. ...
  • Legumes. ...
  • Sweet potatoes. ...
  • Salmon. ...
  • Eggs. ...
  • Broccoli and dark, leafy greens. ...
  • Lean meat and proteins. ...
  • Berries.

What junk food should I avoid during pregnancy? ›

“Ideally, pregnant women would reduce their intake of all highly processed foods with white flour, sugar and artificial additives. Trans fats, such as hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils, are particularly detrimental during pregnancy.”

What to drink when pregnant? ›

Aim to have 6 to 8 200ml glasses of water or other fluids every day, and: try different kinds of drinks, such as sugar-free squash, decaf tea and coffee, fizzy water, fruit juice or smoothies.

How can I make my body more fertile to get pregnant? ›

To protect your fertility, make these healthy lifestyle choices:
  1. Don't smoke. Tobacco use is linked with lower fertility. ...
  2. Limit or avoid alcohol when trying to conceive. Heavy drinking is linked with an higher risk of problems ovulating. ...
  3. Limit caffeine. ...
  4. Don't exercise too hard or too long. ...
  5. Avoid toxins.
Jan 9, 2024

Which fruit is best for female fertility? ›

Here's what you should add to your fertility diet

Plant-based foods, including whole fruits: unpeeled apples, bananas, oranges, strawberries, raspberries, mangos, guava, and the fertility favorite pineapple are all great fiber-rich sources of fibers and vitamins.

What makes a woman most fertile? ›

When are you most fertile? Theoretically, there's only a short time when women can get pregnant, and that is the time around ovulation. It's difficult to pinpoint exactly when ovulation happens, but in most women it happens around 10 to 16 days before the next period.

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