When it comes to boosting fertility and making the lifestyle changes that make a BIG difference it is the steps you take on a daily basis, every day, that make the biggest impact. This is how everyday decisions can add up to something amazing.
One of the most impactful steps you can take on your fertility path is to eat a healthy fertility diet. So to make this fun and help you reach your amazing goal of a healthy pregnancy and parenthood we have created the 10 Day Smoothie Challenge. This is how it is going to work…
I invite you to join us and participate by drinking a Fertility Smoothie everyday for 10 days during this challenge. I will be posting a new smoothie you can try for each of those 10 days so you are getting tons of variety and having a lot of fun.
The smoothies will incorporate fertility foods, superfoods, and nutrient dense yuminess. I love smoothies because they help me to get a ton of nutrition in a tasty, quick, easy to make way. I start everyday with a smoothie and find it sets the tone for healthy eating the rest of the day.
The 10 Day Fertility Smoothie Challenge will begin tomorrow on July 28th. To join us get your blenders ready and make sure to visit daily to get our fresh smoothie of the day recipe.
Shopping List for the Fertility Smoothie Challenge
(Frozen or fresh)
strawberries
blueberries
mangoes
bananas
peaches
pineapple
(fresh)
spinach (baby leaf)
(dry)
oatmeal
quinoa (cooked)
spirulina
maca
protein powder
royal Jelly
hemp seeds
sesame seeds (1 T)
almond or peanut butter
chocolate powder (dark preferably)
dates or agave syrup
yogurt (organic)
vanilla
cardamon
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I’m looking forward to the challenge! I love smoothies so it won’t be a challenge at all.
what a great idea!
I look forward to your smoothie recipe goodness
Hi Hethir,
I’m really excited about this smoothie challenge! Just wondering if you have a grocery list for us so we can go stock up on supplies.
Thanks, Shanie
I would like to try this, probably don’t have all of the ingredients yet. Do you have a shopping list?
Erin
What time
Hi Erin,
Each day the smoothies will be different and have the recipe posted with all of the ingredients. I have posted a shopping list for the challenge so you can be prepared. It was added to the post above.
Evelyn,
Every morning there will be a new smoothie recipe. It will stay up once it is posted so you can access it at any time.
Great Idea!
One question…can my hubby share in this as well?
Yes, all of the smoothies we will be making are great for men also.
oooh so yummie.can not wait
great idea.not to forget all so yumi
Please add me to the smoothie challenge list.
are peaches same with apples also what are hemp seeds, dry baby leaf spinach.More over what is a protein powder and oat meal.
Can’t wait to be a part of the smoothie challenge
hemp seeds are nuts of the hemp seed. They can be purchased at a healthfood store or online. I will be covering more about them in an upcoming smoothie. Baby leaf spinach is fresh spinach leaves that are small. You can also get them at the grocery or healthfood store. Protein powder is a protein supplement you can add to smoothies to increase the protein content. Oatmeal is a grain that is popular here in USA that we eat for breakfast. I realize that you are in Africa and some of these foods are not available where you are. In there place you can substitute what is available in your region. You could use PawPaw (yum) in smoothies instead of peaches. Apples in place of other things. Grapes are fantastic in smoothies. Don’t feel that you are not able to make amazing smoothies with your offerings. I would love to hear what you come up with that is local for you. Please share!
Hi! I would totally love to join you all but I haven’t got the ingredients yet for this and I may already be preggers(lets hope!) Can I still participate in this challenge but in a few more days? also where can I find maca besides on the internet. I want to start asap.
Yes, all of the recipes will stay up on the blog. You can begin your challenge at any time.
Hello: I was wondering which days of the cycle I should have these smoothies? Thanks!
You can have these smoothies all month long.
Are these smoothies ok if you are currently pregnant? Specifically, are Maca, Spirulina, Royal Jelly and Hemp Seends ok if you think you may be expecting? Thanks!
Yes all of those foods should be fine during pregnancy. Let your midwife or doctor know you are using them
I am going to begin the 10 day fertility smoothie challenge and would like to know if it is good for men to do. Is this specifically tailored to women, if so do you have a 10 day fertility smoothie challenge for men as my husband is interested in trying it?
Thank you!
Men can do the Fertility Smoothie Challenge with you. All the of the foods and superfoods are excellent for them too. Especially the Maca. Yay, how fun!
Hi Hethir,
I would like to share this good news with you…I am 4 weeks pregnant! Thank you for your wonderful smoothie recipes. My husband and I have tried baby making for 5 times without success, being desperate to have a baby, I decided to take up your 10-day fertility smoothie challenge…maca is a great fertility herb…it works for me!
Suzy
Congratulations Suzy! That is so wonderful. Blessings to you and your family.
Hello, are these smoothies to be drank one time a day or for each of your three meals?
Hi K. Jones,
Fertility Smoothies should not replace all of your meals. They may be a substitute to breakfast or a snack. You should only consume them once day.
Enjoy!
Dalene
Hi Hethir,
It was wonderful to read all the comments. Thanks a lot. I haven’t started yet but hoping to do soon. Just a small querry… I am taking fertility treatments from a gyno and being given Menapour and Clomid etc at times. I am in early 40s. Tried 3 months now but no luck. Is it OK for me to start this while taking the said medicine.
Appreciate your reply. Just waiting for it.
Thanks once again!
Hi Dilini,
Please get the ok from your doctor to take Maca while on these fertility meds.
Thanks and Best Wishes,
Dalene
Thanks for your prompt reply Dalene. Sure I will ask her. At the same time I will see this month if there is no luck I would like to start with your herbal treatments. My right f.tube is blocked she said after the scan. I hope I can start with Hethir’s adv isn’t it?
Also, what if I avoid Maca (which I couldn’t even find here in ME yet) and make smoothies with other ingredients. Will it help me to some extent?
I am sorry to bother you with more questions.
Regards,
Hi Dilini,
The other ingredients in the smoothies will help bridge the gap for proper nutrition, so yes they are still beneficial as diet impacts fertility greatly!
Have you read about Blocked Fallopian Tubes? We have found great success with the products Zymessence, Women’s Best Friend, Fertility Cleansing, Castor Oil Packs and Self Fertility Massage.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
I am a first timer to your website. I was reading your fertility smoothie which seem quite interesting. i would like to try those smoothies, but some of those fruits are not available in Jamaica, the Caribbean Island.
I am having a low hormones problem, which i am on a herbal supplement from a herbal Doctor. I am doing pretty much the same thing that are on your website.
The smoothie is first and very interesting to me.
Hi Georgia,
Any fruit in Jamaica that you think would be good blended up may be substituted for our fruits. Most of our smoothie recipes come from experimenting with what may taste good together. We didn’t choose certain fruits for their health benefits (those come naturally) they were chosen for taste. Please let us know fruits you like in your country!
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi Dalene
Thanks for your respond. The fruits that are available now are: Jamaican apple, naspberry, mangoes, star apples, watermelon, papaya, pineapple, grape, ripe banana, strawberry, tangerines, oranges, June plum, cherries, grapefruit.
What will these smoothies do to your body?
Hi Dalene
I must also let you know that the Herbal Doctor here, advise me to eat food according to my blood type.
Hi Georgia,
The smoothies are a great way to help you get a lot of the nutrients, fruits and sometimes veggies you need all in one meal. Depending on what you add to them, supplements such as Maca will also give you the added benefit of helping your body to work toward hormonal balance.
All of those fruits sound great in smoothies.
Warmly,
Dalene
Georgia,
Depending on what he advised for you, can you think of ways to be creative and add them to a smoothie? I bet you can!
Dalene
Hi,
Can I still take Fertility Smoothie while I am having PMS?
Thanks,
–Shirley
Hi Shirley,
Yes. Fertility Smoothies may help to balance hormones over time which may lead to reduced PMS. Vitex and Evening Primrose Oil may be beneficial in reducing PMS symptoms.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hi Sam,
I am not sure about which supplements you are speaking of, but the directions for use on each product label should say if that product should be taken with food or on an empty stomach, every supplement is different.
Have a good day!
Dalene
My question is how bad is it if you don’t take a supplement on an empty stomach if the label says to take it on an empty stomach? EXAMPLE: Maca.
IN GENERAL: does a supplement lose effectiveness if NOT taken on an empty stomach? What is the purpose of taking any supplement on an empty stomach?
Hi Sam,
For supplements that are suggested to be taken on an empty stomach and you choose to take them with food they may become less effective. Maca is a food and is suggested to be taken with food, the powder should be mixed with juice, oatmeal or smoothies.
Some supplements should be taken on an empty stomach, for example Zymessence should be taken on an empty stomach. The enzymes in Zymessence will not be able to do their job correctly if taken with food. Some herbs need to be taken on an empty stomach before eating so that the body can absorb them properly.
Best Wishes,
Dalene
Hello,
I m trying the smoothie from three days and it tastes awesome! I really liked spinach flavour. Even I added mint to it.
Thanks and Best Wishes
Smits