Nutrition for Fertility: Blood Sugar, Inflammation, Hormones & Key Nutrients with Kristen Keenan, RDN

What should you actually be eating when you’re trying to get pregnant? Nutrition can play an important role in preparing your body for pregnancy—but between fertility “superfoods,” supplements, blood sugar advice, and conflicting diet recommendations, it can get overwhelming fast. In this episode of Functional Medicine for Moms, I’m joined by registered dietitian nutritionist Kristen Keenan, MPH, RDN, LD, founder of Nourish Fertility, to talk about how nutrition can support fertility, hormones, egg health, and your overall foundation for pregnancy. In this episode, we discuss: - Building an anti-inflammatory “fertility plate” - Protein, healthy fats, and moving away from diet-culture messaging - Why Kristen recommends aiming for around 30 grams of protein at breakfast - Blood sugar regulation, hormones, and egg health - Intermittent fasting while preparing for pregnancy - Foods that support hormone health and ovulation - Seed cycling and cruciferous vegetables - Mineral balance and reproductive health - Fertility supplements including inositol, NAC, ALA, and CoQ10 - Protein powders and what to look for - Simple first steps if fertility nutrition feels overwhelming CONNECT WITH KRISTEN: Instagram: @nourish.fertility Facebook: Nourish Fertility Kristen offers virtual one-on-one nutrition sessions, fertility meal plans, and mineral testing through Nourish Fertility. Whether you’re actively trying to conceive, preparing for pregnancy in the future, or simply want to better understand how nutrition can support your reproductive health, this episode will give you practical ways to start nourishing your body for pregnancy. 🌿 **Preparing for Pregnancy Guide:** Take a proactive, functional medicine approach to fertility and preconception. Learn how to optimize your health before pregnancy with practical nutrition, lifestyle, supplement, and testing guidance. 👉 www.molinemethod.com/fertility 💛 Use code **PODCAST25** for **$25 off**. 🩷 kegg Fertility Tracker: kegg.tech/FUNCTIONALMEDICINEFORMOMS ✨ **Disclaimer:** This episode is for educational purposes only and is **not medical advice**. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health. 👉 **Where to find us:** - Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms - YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms - Email: [kelly@molinemethod.com](mailto:kelly@molinemethod.com) - Work with me: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.