#162: Diet and Fertility with Lisa Simon, RD
“I think the most surprising thing is how diverse the plant-based diet is…there are so many different meals you can make out of plants!” -Lisa Simon, RD
As fertility problems become increasingly common in our modern world, there is an ever-growing avalanche of misinformation about diet and lifestyle changes that can affect fertility. However, there is research to show that there are certain ways to eat that can support our hormones, sexual health and fertility.
In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I interview Lisa Simon a registered dietician in the UK who specializes in fertility for males and females.
We discuss:
Her plant-based story
Most surprising realization about plant-based diets
How diet impacts fertility and how it differs for women and men
Why we need to include men in the conversation about fertility
Diet and lifestyle changes couples can make to improve their health and fertility
What dietary changes improve hormonal balance - is more fat content really better?
Soy and fertility
Dairy and fertility
If it is important for couples to improve their diet before pursuing conception
What she wishes more couples knew about fertility
What personal habit she is most proud of
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Lisa Simon
More about my honored guest:
Lisa studied Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at Cardiff Metropolitan University for four years, before graduating with first class honours in 2014. She has seven years clinical experience working in the NHS, providing care to patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Lisa began her career working with patients with a wide range of clinical conditions, before taking up a rotational post where she worked in neurology, cardiology and respiratory. She then took up a specialist post in critical care, before specialising in gastroenterology in 2016. Lisa left her post at the end of 2019 to set up her own freelance business, however she continues to run weekly gastroenterology clinics virtually for the NHS. She now works at PBHO and her special areas of interest are plant-based diets, gastrointestinal conditions, and male and female fertility. Lisa is passionate about providing compassionate care, using all the pillars of lifestyle medicine in order to fully benefit her patients. @lisa.simon_rd
The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.
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