Eat to boost fertility: 10 tips to help you conceive

Listen up, future moms: You can make it easier for your body to conceive just by lowering your blood sugar. “Big spikes in blood sugar cause a cascade of hormonal reactions that can affect fertility,” says Areli Hermanson, a Victoria-based dietitian.“But protein and healthy fats can mitigate the effects of those spikes.” Just stick to lean and vegetable-protein sources — research shows the iron in plant-based proteins is important for fertility. And scale back on animal proteins high in saturated fat.

Try it tonight: Serve up our Fresh Veggie Lasagna — it has 23 g of protein per serving!