How To Know If Intermittent Fasting Is Right For You If You Are TTC

Published: Oct. 5, 2021, 7 a.m.

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Today\'s question is: Is time restrictive feeding/ fasting OK while trying to conceive and pregnant?

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TIMESTAMPS:

04:38- TODAY\\u2019S QUESTION: IS TIME RESTRICTIVE FEEDING/ FASTING OK WHILE TRYING TO CONCEIVE AND GET PREGNANT?

Is there an optimal window of eating/fasting?

Asking the question- is it right for women who are TTC?

05:13- DR. TABATHA BARBER\\u2019S INITIAL RESPONSE

The problem with research on the topic- no conclusive studies

What we do know! \\u201cLonger fasts can interpret your cycle.\\u201d

The difference between women\\u2019s bodies and men\\u2019s with fasting

What Dr.Tabitha advises women who are trying to get pregnant

\\u201cYou need to make sure you are eating enough protein and healthy fats.\\u201d

\\u201cGet somebody to help you through this.\\u201d

Blood sugar drops and getting \\u201changry\\u201d (why paying attention to this matters!)

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