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Diets for Women: 7 Plans That Target Ladies

These plans, from Weight Watchers to the Petite Advantage Diet, are geared toward women.

February 9, 2012 RSS Feed Print

The Fertility Diet. This plan was born from the Harvard Nurses' Health Study suggesting that diet plays a role in women's efforts to conceive. The Fertility Diet ($11.99, McGraw-Hill, 2007) identifies particular nutrients women should be getting, such as iron, and avoiding, such as trans fats, to improve their chances of getting pregnant. One big caveat: The 10-step plan wasn't tested on infertile women; it's based on the dietary habits of study participants who were trying to get pregnant. Whether the plan actually helps women conceive is unclear.

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