Is gluten impacting your fertility? | Episode 43

Gluten... It's such a buzz word right now, yet very few people understand what gluten actually is, and how it impacts your health - both negatively and positively!Today I dive into the effects of gluten on your fertility and ability to conceive - and answer the question: should you avoid gluten entirely to optimise your health and fertility?I discuss:The difference between coeliac disease and gluten intoleranceWhether reducing gluten in your diet can improve your chances of conceiving Why you might feel better after reducing gluten in your dietThe health risks of going gluten freeAnd who should consider going gluten-free to help manage symptoms of specific health conditions and support fertility.There's a whole lot of myth-busting and useful info for anyone trying to conceive or considering going gluten-free!Read more about what gluten actually is, and the difference between coeliac disease and gluten intolerance here.Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast! I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist, here to help inspire and empower you with factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy. A virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health, fertility & pregnancy.Book a session with The Dietologist team to work on optimising your health and fertility using effective dietary and lifestyle strategies here.Or, for a cost-effective, 100% online fertility nutrition program you can start straight away, sign up for The Waiting Game, my 30-day program designed to improve your chances of falling pregnant using evidence-based diet and lifestyle strategies.Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is not to be replaced by personalised medical or dietetic advice, please speak to your health care professional before making any diet or lifestyle changes. The Dietologist and its guests do not accept any liability for any harm or damages that occur from following any of the suggestions in these podcast episodes.Save your seat in the next FREE Fertility Masterclass, '4 Fertility Diet Mistakes You're Making and What to do Instead' here (spots fill fast!): https://bit.ly/fertility-nutrition-masterclass Download my FREE ultimate pre-conception lifestyle checklist for him and for her at: https://pages.thedietologist.com.au/checklist Shop my range of meal plans, eBooks and cookbooks at: https://thedietologist.com.au/shop/ Website: thedietologist.com.au Want to work one-on-one? Apply for a Complimentary Discovery Call Instagram: @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian  Facebook: @thedietologist and @endo.dietitian Twitter: @the_dietologist