Do’s and Dont’s : How To Boost Fertility With The Right Diet

Good nutrition is vital not only for your health, but also the reproductive system. Eating right can be the key to overcoming pregnancy or fertility problems that some women may experience. In any condition, healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices is crucial to maintaining your body inside out. Check out the do’s and don’ts when you want to boost your fertility.

Do’s : Eat Foods Rich In Antioxidants.

We all know antioxidants are important to fight off the free radicals in our body so that our immune stays in top shape. But do you know that antioxidants can also protect from the damage in both sperm and egg cells? Foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains are packed full of beneficial antioxidants like vitamins C and E, folate, beta carotene, and lutein. Eating more of these healthy foods shouldn’t hurt in the effort.

Don’ts : Skip Meals

Not only should you maintain each meal of the day, but it’s recommended to eat a substantial amount to help with fertility problems. Studies found that eating a larger portion of breakfast may improve the hormonal effects that relate to infertility. 

However, it’s important to note that increasing the size of your breakfast without reducing the size of your evening meal is likely to lead to weight gain. To keep a good balance, make sure you are selective in your food choices. 

Do’s : Avoid Trans Fat & Cut Down Carbs.

Eating healthy fats every day is important for boosting fertility and overall health. However, trans fats are associated with an increased risk of ovulatory infertility. 

Following a lower carb eating plan (where less than 45 percent of calories come from carbs) is also generally recommended for women, especially those suffering from PCOS ( Polycystic Ovary Syndrome).  Lower carb diets may help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce insulin levels, and encourage fat loss, all while helping menstrual regularity.

Don’ts : Forget Protein

Protein is always a big part of our body’s immunitions, including for fertility. While all types of protein are recommended to boost your chance of pregnancy, vegetable protein sources ( such as beans, nuts, and seeds) have been linked to reduced risks of infertility. Consider replacing some of the proteins in your diet with protein from vegetables, beans, lentils, nuts, and low mercury fish.

Do’s : Eat more fiber

Fiber helps your body get rid of excess hormones and keeps blood sugar balanced. Certain types of fiber can help remove excess estrogen by binding to it in the intestines. The excess estrogen is then removed from the body as a waste product. 

Some examples of high fiber foods are whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans. The daily recommended intake of fiber for women is 25 grams per day and 31 grams for men.

Don’ts : Miss Your Dairy 

High intakes of low fat dairy foods may increase the risk of infertility, whereas high fat dairy foods may decrease it. One study found that women who consumed one or more servings of high fat dairy per day were 27 percent less likely to be infertile. To reap these potential benefits, try replacing one low fat dairy serving per day with one high fat dairy serving, such as a glass of whole milk or full fat yogurt.

To best solve your infertility problems, consult professional advice and keep a healthy active lifestyle too.