Fertility nutrition advice can get confusing fast.
One person says cut dairy.
Another says avoid gluten.
Someone else says you need 12 supplements, perfect blood sugar, seed cycling, expensive tests, and a completely new meal plan.
But not every piece of advice is relevant to you — and more pressure is not always better support.
That is why I created The Fertility Nutrition Filter: to help you sort through the noise and focus on what actually deserves your attention.
The Fertility Nutrition Filter
A simple guide to help you stop second-guessing every fertility food rule and focus on the few nutrition foundations that actually support your body while trying to conceive.
The basics
Foundational habits that support the body in a steady, general way: eating regular meals, eating enough, taking a prenatal, staying consistent.
Optional add-ons
Changes that may help in some cases but are not necessary for everyone — targeted supplements, specific eating patterns, certain blood tests.
Advice that creates pressure
Recommendations that add fear, urgency, or unnecessary complexity — cutting out multiple foods at once, restarting with a stricter plan, following advice that promises quick results.
About Danya
I'm a Registered Dietitian based in Johannesburg.
I have worked as a dietitian since 2020 and focused specifically on fertility nutrition since 2023.
Fertility nutrition does not usually get covered in detail at medical appointments. Social media fills that gap, often with advice that is not relevant or well-founded. That is where most of the confusion comes from.
My approach is evidence-based and practical. I do not cut out foods without a clear reason. I do not add complexity before the basics are in place. And I do not give people plans they cannot sustain in real life.
Part of why I focus on digital resources is that information overload is real. I spend a lot of time using AI to dig through all sorts of nutrition and health research, and I fall down rabbit holes myself — so I understand what it feels like to end up with more questions than answers.
Even working one-on-one with a professional, there can be a lot thrown at you at once. A good guide can do some of that work up front, so by the time you are making decisions you already know what matters and what doesn't.
Most of what actually makes a difference is simpler than what you have been told. My job is to help you see the difference between what matters, what might help, and what is just creating pressure.
Outside of work:
I am a night owl, a Harry Potter fan, weirdly good at puzzles, and most content on a trip to the Kruger Park. Also a firm believer in the power of chocolate and a properly loaded bagel to get you through a rough day.
Start from Where You Are
A practical guide for building a fertility-supportive way of eating — without overhauling everything or following a plan that doesn't fit real life.
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Consultations
If you want support specific to your situation, a consultation is the place to start. We look at what you are already doing, what is actually relevant, and what, if anything, is worth changing.