Ep 12 - Nutrients for Hormone Balance and Fertility and what is seed cycling? With Nutritionist Shelley McKenzie from Freedom Wellness - a podcast by Brigitte and Mel

In this weeks episode we have the incredible nutritionist Shelley McKenzie from Freedom Wellness on to discuss the best nutrients for hormone balance and fertility.

We hear from Shelley about:

- How lifestyle can deplete certain nutrients in your body

- The effect of hormonal contraceptives on nutrient stores

- When to take supplements

- A way to track your macros (carbs, protein and fat), without worrying about the numbers

- The supplements to take from 6 months prior to conception

- Nutrients to boost during pregnancy

- How many serves of fruit and veg we should actually be having each day

- Do you crave caffeine around your period? It may be because of a very simple deficiency!

- The drink that inhibits your absorption of iron.

- What is seed cycling and how to do it

You can find Shelley on Instagram @freedomwellness and at her website www.freedomwellness.com.au

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Mel and Brig xo

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