FERTILITY AND NUTRITION
An investment in good nutrition yields the best interest – A healthy life. Your food could be your medicine and your medicine could be your food. What you choose to eat is what you want to become. Food can be either an elixir or venom, depends on YOUR food choices. All that tickles your taste buds need not be ideal for your health. This does not mean you have to annoy your taste buds for healthy living. Customize your food to give you a blend of taste and good health. While right food choices can help a healthy living, wrong choices can adversely affect it.
It would be surprising to
know that the food you choose to eat can also affect your fertility.
Nutrition is one of the most
significant factors to improve the fertility rate. There are specific
foods that are believed to have positive effects on reproductive health,
providing necessary nutrients for the production and function of hormones responsible for fertility as well as maintaining balanced levels of these
hormones. In recent years, much has been discussed about fertility diet,
implantation diet, miracle food, and superfood. These diets provide a
glimpse of what should probably go on your plate when you are planning on
having a baby. Some foods serve as fuel for fertility.
Diet rich in plant-based food
should include whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables. Healthy fats are
believed to be the ideal food. Whether you are a male or a female, make
sure everything in your menu includes essential nutrients like folic acid,
unsaturated fats, protein, omega-3 fatty acid, vitamins, and minerals, etc., to
double your chances of having a baby. Studies have revealed that a
Mediterranean diet is an ideal choice to boost fertility as opposed to a
Western diet consisting of highly processed food and fatty meats.
Fertility boosting foods are
recommended not just for natural pregnancies, but also for those who plan on
assisted reproductive technology (ART) such as (IVF, IUI, and ICSI). A
brief analysis reveals excellent results in ART with the consumption of the
Mediterranean diet.
How to decide what should
you eat?
Below listed is some
important information that you need to know to decide what you serve on your
plate
·
Antioxidants - These help prevent inflammation and neutralize free
radicals. It is therefore important to consume sufficient
antioxidant-rich food to ensure no damage is done to the sperm or the egg due
to oxidative stress. Foods such as grains, nuts, fruits, vegetables
provide a rich supply of antioxidants like folate, beta carotene, lutein, and
vitamin C. Good to consider including these in your diet.
·
Proteins - Protein-packed and rich in vitamin E and B12 (like
eggs) are listed as the booster to your fertility.
·
Folic acid - This is one of the most important nutrients not
only for fertility but during early pregnancy. Also, adequate intake of
folic acid must be ensured for good fetal health. Whole grains, corn,
berries, green leafy vegetables, Avocados, Papaya, almonds, and peanuts a good
source of folic acid.
·
Zinc - This is an essential nutrient for sperm formation
and quality in a male. It is also believed to play a role in ovulation
and the menstrual cycle in females. Lentils, nuts, seeds, oats, oysters,
lean meats, and poultry all provide a rich supply of zinc.
·
Omega-3
fatty acids - These are very important to
reduce inflammation, improve fertility, and protect the integrity of the sperm
and egg. Since it is not possible for the body to produce omega-3 fatty
acids, a good diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids needs to be consumed.
Flaxseed, walnuts, seafood such as mackerel, salmon, herring, sardines, and
tuna are believed to be rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
·
Calcium - This is not only important if you are trying to
conceive, but equally important in your gestational period to protect your
bones and your baby's. Dairy products such as yogurt, milk, and cheese
are rich sources of calcium. In addition, dark leafy vegetables also
provide calcium but in lesser quantity.
·
Iron - Important for enhancing ovulation and pregnancy,
iron is also a significant component of haemoglobin, a protein that is
necessary for the supply of oxygen to red blood cells. Kidney beans,
chickpeas, raisins, figs, peanut butter are a few among those that are rich in
iron supply.
While you know what is good
to get in your body, it is equally important to know what you should not be
entering your body, for healthy living in general and better fertility
specifically.
Things you must consider
deleting from your menu
·
Carbonated
drinks.
·
Canned food.
·
Fast food.
·
Frozen food.
·
Processed
meat.
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Sugary food.
·
Prepacked
food.
·
High
mercury-containing fish.
·
Trans fats.
More
than 70% of the human body is made of water. This makes it very important to
make sure the body is well hydrated. Consume enough water and fluids to
ensure your body is well hydrated.
If you are planning on having a baby, there is a lot more to explore and find out what is the ideal diet for you to boost your fertility and safeguard your reproductive health. Consult a fertility specialist for more information to plan your diet.
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IVF Centre - At your service for all your fertility care and concern.
For further information:
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