Trying to conceive? Try a bowl of ice cream

I don't know what to make of this: US researchers found during a comprehensive study that women who eat more full-fat dairy products, including ice cream, improve their chances of pregnancy. It seems almost too good to be true: eat ice cream to increase fertility. That sound you here is thousands of women clamoring for their freezer, finally given permission to eat their favorite guilty pleasure...without the guilt.

Low and no fat dairy products have a whey protein added to them that may have male hormone effects in women, suppressing ovulation. Full fat dairy products have higher levels of estrogen, a female hormone, which may increase the chances of ovulation. Full fat dairy has been getting more press lately, and with the addition of this study, whole milk may officially be not just for toddlers anymore.

On the other hand, thousands of women who are overweight are told to lose weight to increase their chances of ovulating, and women who have PCOS are told to avoid sugary treats due to insulin resistance. So if you decide to add full fat dairy back into your diet, make sure you make the necessary adjustments, because you'll be adding calories and saturated fat, as well as sugar if you decide to go for the ice cream. Adding in fat and calories mean you'll have to reduce them elsewhere to avoid gaining weight. Mmmm...ice cream!