Fertility Smoothie #1 Recipe

by Hethir Rodriguez, MH, CMT

I love to drink a smoothie for breakfast everyday because I can get all of my fertility super foods into one meal. This makes it easy, nutritious and fast. Experiment with different combos of fruits and juices. This is the first Fertility Smoothie I made, but there is many more to come.

This smoothie has a nice sweetness, but not too sweet. Both men and women can drink this smoothie and get its benefits, so make a batch for the both of you for breakfast or a snack. Enjoy!

Fertility Smoothie #1

Learn how to make this fertility smoothie and how it helps to boost fertility.

Recipe

Get Maca Powder for your Fertility Smoothies here…

Frozen fruit (I love mangoes, cherries, strawberries and blueberries)

Liquid of choice (raw milk or fresh juice)

1 raw egg yolk

1T flax Oil

3t. Acerola Cherry vitamin C powder

1/3 C. kefir or yogurt

1t. spirulina

1T Maca

Blend and enjoy!

{ 34 comments… read them below or add one }

Mel 01.14.09 at 2:41 AM: Hi Hethir, I love your site. My question is about the fertility smoothie recommended on the Endometriosis page specifically. I have Endo, and am TTC. I started drinking the smoothie this cycle. My question is should I drink the smoothie only during the first half of my cycle, or is it safe to drink it after ovulation? Thanks!
hethir 01.14.09 at 6:55 AM: You could drink that smoothie any time during the month.
Michelle 01.19.09 at 8:52 AM: Hi Hethir,

I just came upon your website today. I am doing acupuncture and have been taking herbs too. I would like to know if I can take the Fertility smoothie everyday in addition to the herbs that I’m taking.

Thanks,
Michelle
Mel 01.20.09 at 8:10 AM: Thanks for getting back to me, Hethir. I’ve been drinking the smoothie for 10 days. Today, I have a faint but very visible positive on a home pregnancy test. This is our 5th cycle trying. I had surgery for endometriosis and fibroids last July, so I’m so excited that this could be it. What I was wondering is, can I keep drinking the endometriosis smoothie into my pregnancy? I think it has helped, and I want to make sure this sticks! Thanks for your advice.
hethir 01.20.09 at 8:20 AM: Yes, The Fertility Smoothie can be used while you are taking other herbs.
hethir 01.20.09 at 8:23 AM: Congratulations Mel! How exciting. Yes, the endometriosis smoothie can be eaten and is great for pregnancy. Best wishes to you and your little bean.
Jodi 01.31.09 at 2:13 PM: Hethir,
I would love to try a smoothie but I do not see one for PCOS. I don’t know if I am looking in the wrong place. My husband and I have been trying for 2 years and I would really like to get pregnant before he deploys…. What are your suggestions to increase our chances? I am also severely anemic. I have to take a 350mg Iron RX 3 times a day, as well as Vitamin C to absorb the Iron. I just started taking Fertility Blend and Folic acid as well.
Dalene 02.02.09 at 8:24 PM: Hi Jodi,
Do you have PCOS? We don’t have smootie designed specifically for PCOS, but hey maybe we could make a recipe for one, I’ll talk to Hethir about it. Have you tried the Fertility Smoothie? I would start by eating a Nutrient Dense Fertility Diet and taking a prenatal vitamin. These are both great foundations for a healthy, balanced and fertile body.
Michelle 02.20.09 at 11:22 AM: Hi there

I am interested in a smoothie for PCOS as well.

thanks

Michelle
Dalene 02.20.09 at 1:03 PM: Hi Michelle,

We don’t currently have a smoothie designed specifically for PCOS. Have you checked out our smoothie for Endometriosis? I will talk to Hethir and see about smoothies for specific fertility needs.

All the best!
Sara J 03.19.09 at 5:23 AM: Hi Hethir,

First of all thank you for the wonderful recipe this is my 2nd day drinking it and I really enjoy it. My question is if I can drink my smoothie for dinner instead of breakfast or would you recommend just to have it in the AM and how many a day can I drink?

Thank you
Sara J.
Dalene 03.19.09 at 1:11 PM: Hi Sara J,

You can drink it whenever you would like to. You should drink it daily if you are adding your supplements to it. You may drink more than one a day, but be careful not to exceed the recommended dosage on the supplements and don’t use smoothies as a replacement for eating a nutritious diet.

All the Best,

Dalene
Sarah 03.26.09 at 10:54 AM: Hi -
I’m just now reading this awesome site - 3 IVF’s - pregnant last IVF but empty sac. I did acupuncture with the last one. Anyway - I have a hard time with dairy products - I have PCOS, and the last IVF my eggs were ok but the quantity was poor. Will this smoothie help for egg quantity also? Any other suggestions? I’m 35 and thinking my clock is ticking loud….
Thank you!
Dalene 03.27.09 at 4:45 AM: Hi Sarah,

Yes, the smoothie recipe will help with egg quality, but all the supplements need to be taken consistently for atleast 3 months. What you are doing now will effect the health of the eggs you are releasing in 3 months from now. You don’t have to add dairy to your smoothie. You can use rice, hemp, almond or other nut milks in place of dairy.

Have you checked out the PCOS Fertility Diet? A big part of the problem with PCOS is the high insulin resistance. Resistance to insulin increases the bodies insulin levels which effects normal ovulation by preventing the body from ovulating or limiting the maturation process of the released egg.

Best Wishes,

Dalene
anna 04.07.09 at 5:46 AM: Hi - I’ve done my retreival and waiting to do a frozen embryo transfer. Can I keep drinking this smoothie?
Dalene 04.07.09 at 3:43 PM: Hi Anna,

As long as you are not on Fertility medications you may continue the smoothie. Because you put Maca in it we have to let you know we don’t recommend taking herbs while on fertility medications, there has not been enough research done to show if they may adversely react to one another. Please consult with your doctor.

Best Wishes with your transfer,

Dalene
Mona 04.15.09 at 12:49 PM: Heather,

Thank you so much for sharing this valuable information with me. I believe that this will work for me. I just have to go and get the ingredients now.
Dalene 04.16.09 at 2:26 PM: Hi Mona,

Thanks for your gratitude and support!

We wish you all the Best!

Dalene
Cate 05.06.09 at 2:40 PM: Hi Hethir,
Can I make the fertility smoothie without the raw egg yolk and use whey protein powder or brown rice powder instead. Both my husband and I really enjoy the smoothie and we are having it every morning for breakfast rather than eating breakfast and we would like to have little more substance in smoothie to take us til lunch and without snacking between lunch and breakfast. We are also drinking the smoothie for fertility purpose, we have been trying to get pregnant for 16 months now and still nothing happened, both of us are in our late 30s. Thanks for the smoothie recipe.
hethir 05.07.09 at 2:11 PM: Yes you can. Make sure the the whey protein powder is from antibiotic free dairy, like True Whey Protein Powder is.
Trina 06.24.09 at 3:01 AM: Just found your site and would love to try the smoothie. Do I have to do the egg yolk? Just don’t think I can stomach that?!?

Thanks
Dalene 06.24.09 at 11:56 AM: Hi Trina,

No you don’t have to do the egg yolk.
Dalene
Kim 07.06.09 at 12:40 PM: Can you add all of the supplements into the smoothie? (Ex: Royal Jelly, Bee Pollen, L Arginine)
Dalene 07.08.09 at 3:33 PM: Hi Kim,

The Royal Jelly and the Bee Pollen would be ok, but L-Arginine comes in tablets and would be best taken as directed on the bottle.

Best Wishes,

Dalene
Jasmin 07.15.09 at 2:33 PM: Hi Hethir,

I just received my package from your company containing the Royal Jelly, Maca, Whey Protein and Spirulina Powder. I purchased this to help boost ovulation/fertility. I see on the recipe list that was provided that I should take Vitex along with my smoothie to help ovulation. Do I need to take Vitex?? I’m just a bit scared to take Vitex cause I have heard it could be harmful to a baby and your suppose to stop Vitex once you think you are pregnant… I would hate to not know I’m pregnant and still be taking Vitex. Any suggestions? Also, are cherries suppose to be helpful for ovulation?
Thank you for all your help and a wonderful website!
Dalene 07.16.09 at 6:19 AM: Hi Jasmin,

If you would like to have regular ovulation, Vitex may help to regulate and normalize ovulation. If you think you may be pregnant, discontinue use. Vitex may be used up until you think you are pregnant.

Of all the research I have done on this topic I have yet to find one article or study siting real proof of the harmful effects of Vitex on the fetus. That doesn’t mean though that Vitex doesn’t affect horomones, it does and theoretically it could affect hormones during pregnancy and cause something to go wrong. Use your best judgement on what is right for your body. If you find Vitex is helping you to get pregnant I see it as beneficial, once you are pregnant stop using it. As always please let your doctor know all herbs you are taking.

I have never heard of cherries being helpful for ovulation.

Warmly,

Dalene
Lolita 08.25.09 at 1:10 PM: HI Hethir and Dalene
This might sound like a weird question….but i have endo and conceived after trying for 4 yrs…,now am ready for my second child but am still partially breast feeding my baby who is going on 10 months. My period has been regular since she was 3 month old. I feel like breast feeding may be hindering my chances of becoming pregnant again as I have actually been trying since she was 6 month, but I don’t want to stop breastfeeding and I know it is not possible to get pregnant while breast feeding too. So please i would be grateful for any helpful advice on enhancing my fertility even more through diets or supplement please. I already have smoothie each day, thanks.
Hethir Rodriguez 08.26.09 at 6:43 AM: Hi Lolita,

Most of the fertility herbs should not be taken while breastfeeding as the herbs will be in the breast milk. The best thing you can do is eat a healthy fertility diet in preparation for when you are ready to conceive. Breastfeeding releases a hormone called prolactin which prevents pregnancy for most women.
sarah 09.10.09 at 9:39 AM: Hello there,
have just found your website and wished I’d found it sooner!

I wonder if you can tell me what will help with QUANTITY of eggs. I had a anti-Mullerian hormone test and am at 2pmol/l, which the hospital says means my egg count is very low! I am 42, never had children and am hoping to start trying soon with a friend as a sperm donor through intercourse. however I am terrified that I wont be able to conceive because my egg count is so low. I know eggs are there when we are born and some get old, so dont go to full term. And that the older we are, the higher the proportion of damaged eggs - are you suggesting we can alter these damaged eggs with your methods or that they get damaged due to bad nutrition? I have eaten healthily for years. Also I wonder if you know it the anti-mullerian test is 100% reliable?

big thanks for the wonderful service you offer!!

yours in hope, sarah
Hethir Rodriguez 09.11.09 at 7:58 PM: Hi Sarah,

I am not sure about anything natural to increase the amount of eggs as only one is needed a month. Do you know if you are ovulating? You can read more about increasing egg health here: http://natural-fertility-info.com/increase-egg-health

I believe egg damage can happen from the years of pollution, stress, free radicals, bad diet, etc. The older someone is the more they may have been subjected to possible damage. If a body is healthy (our definition of health is different from many peoples definition of health) and balanced then it will be fertile and healthy in most cases. Cells are constantly dying and being created, every single cell of the body. What we eat, hormones, stress, environment, etc… that is around when new cells are being created are the building blocks for that new cell.

Why did you have this test done?

I can not comment about Mullerian testing as I am not familiar with these tests as an herbalist.
rosemary 11.04.09 at 3:03 AM: i want to try your fertility smoothie because i have been trying to get pregnant for almost 2 years now. can it help me, and for how long can i take for? could you also provide me with fertility tips. thanks.
Dalene 11.04.09 at 7:39 AM: Hi Rosemary,

Fertility Smoothies make it easy for you to get what your body needs nutritionally while using fertility superfoods to boost overall fertility. Superfoods should be a part of every couple’s fertility diet to help bridge the gap for proper nutrition, nourish the egg and the sperm, and help to balance hormones.

Fertility Smoothies may be consumed everyday, longterm.

You may be interested in a Fertility Consultation. It is difficult for us to answer your questions based on just a small piece of the bigger picture of your health. It is helpful for us to know your lifestyle, health history, fertility challenges and detailed questions. That is why Hethir has created Fertility Consultations. This will better help us to guide you in the right direction for bringing about a balanced body and fertility. Honestly we need more information to serve you better. Please understand we hold you and your health in high regard and want nothing more than to help you help yourself achieve a healthy, fertile body.

You can sign up for our Fertility e-newsletter by clicking here: Free Fertility e-Newsletter, this will take you to our Home page. At the top of the page by the yellow star you can submit your information to recieve weekly fertility tips.

Best Wishes,

Dalene
CJ 01.04.10 at 8:49 AM: Greetings,
Just wanted to clarify a response to another person. You indicated to someone else that if fertility drugs are being used we should not use the Fertility Smoothie. I have had one healthy pregnancy and no previous issues, but just experienced my first miscarriage. I need to know what I can use if I would be using fertility drugs? Considering my age of 40 time is ticking and since we have tried for over 2 years to conceive our second child I would using fertility drugs after my cycle which means in a few weeks time. My husband and I are taking multi vitamins every day but is there anything else we can do. I like the idea of the smoothie….any suggestions?
Dalene Barton, CH, Doula 01.05.10 at 4:35 AM: Hi CJ,

Thanks for your question.

Our fertility smoothies contain Maca. There is a fine line between Maca being a superfood and also being considered a medicinal herb. Maca is a nourishing food for the endocrine system, aiding both the pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid glands (all involved in hormonal balance.) Maca has the ability to affect key hormones in both women and men without containing hormones itself. Because it has the ability to affect hormones we have to err on the side of caution when using it with fertility medications which contain synthetic hormones. There has not been enough research to show how Maca and fertility medications will react with one another.

“There are no side effects from taking maca, remember it is a food.” This is a direct quote from Hethir Rodriguez on our Maca Page. If you would like to take Maca while on fertility medications please get an approval from your doctor.

All the best,

Dalene

Fertility Smoothie #1 Recipe