In this episode of the Holistically Well podcast, Dr. Kayla Borchers discusses the critical role of nutrition in supporting menstrual and cycle health, particularly for women trying to conceive. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's menstrual cycle as a vital sign of health and the necessity of preconception nutrition to optimize fertility. Dr. Kayla introduces the 80-20 eating philosophy, which allows for flexibility in dietary choices while focusing on nutrient-dense foods. She highlights key nutrients essential for fertility, the importance of choosing quality prenatal vitamins, and the benefits of incorporating nutrient-dense foods like beef liver into the diet. The episode concludes with an overview of Dr. Kayla's holistic preconception program, aimed at optimizing health before pregnancy.

Takeaways:

• Nutrition before conception is crucial for overal health as well as fertility and egg health.
• The 80-20 eating philosophy promotes healthy eating and reduces dietary stress.
• Avoid synthetic folic acid in prenatal vitamins, quality prenatal vitamins are essential for health.
• It is so important to incorporate nutrient-dense foods into your diet.

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• Preconception Program
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• Beef Liver (discount code: DRKAYLA)