Growing up, most of us were taught to fear ovulation. The message was: “This is when you can get pregnant—avoid it at all costs.” Sex ed often stopped there.
But here’s what we weren’t told: ovulation isn’t just about reproduction. It’s the central event of the menstrual cycle, and it’s essential for overall health.
Why ovulation matters:
- It’s the only way we make significant amounts of progesterone, a hormone that supports mood, sleep, metabolism, and bone health.
- No pharmaceutical form of progestin can truly mirror your body’s natural progesterone—especially when it comes to mood and emotional balance.
- A healthy ovulatory cycle is a vital sign, just like heart rate or blood pressure.
- Even if pregnancy isn’t your goal, regular ovulation is a marker of balance in the body.
And honestly — what 20-year-old is thinking about their 70-year-old self’s bone density? Yet ovulation now is what helps protect bone health decades down the road.
Imagine if, instead of fearing ovulation, we were taught to understand and appreciate it. To see it as a sign of vitality, not just a risk.
If you need support regulating your cycle through nutrition and lifestyle, reach out — this is exactly what we do.
About Maria Arundel:
I am passionate about savoring life’s flavors, whether I’m in the kitchen, at the CrossFit gym, or playing with my three kids. Growing up Greek, cooking has always been a cornerstone of my life, and I later discovered the transformative power of nutrition. I thrive on fresh, locally-sourced foods, lifting heavy weights, and curling up with a good book. Although I’m a huge science nerd, I excel at translating complex information into practical, usable knowledge.
Fears:
Eating raw fish, letting people down, and staying up past 10pm.
Degrees:
- Gustavus Adolphus – BA in Communication Studies and Dance
- Colorado State University – MS in Functional Foods for Health
- Certified 500 Hour Level Yoga Teacher
- Certified CrossFit Level 1
Academic Publications:
- “Colon Carcinogenesis: Influence of Western Diet-induced Obesity and Targeting Stem Cells Using Dietary Bioactive Compounds”
Services I’d like to be known for:
Nutrition coaching and empowering people to live their truest and healthiest life.
