Can Cheese and Beans Boost Fertility?

As future health practitioners, expect that articles in popular magazines will influence your patients’ questions about improving their health. In a recent Newsweek article, the results of a long-term study of diet and fertility have found significant correlations between diets high in plant protein and with modest sums of whole dairy products and increased fertility. Diets high in sugary foods (including potatoes and white bread) seemed to be correlated with low fertility. Trying to get pregnant? Gulp down that half- pint of Ben and Jerry’s) while bean sales will remain stable. What do you think?