Junk food and carb-heavy “comfort foods” might feel good in the short term, but in the long run you’ll want to focus on foods that support your fertility.
Here are some tips:
- Eat fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables:
Eat generous amounts of vegetables and moderate amounts of fruits; try including vegetables, fruits, salads, beans and cereals in your diet. I tell all my patients to get colorful when choosing your plate to get a wider ange of nutrients of different colorful fruits lie oranges kiwi, apples,bananas, raspberries, watermelon etc. Have good seasonal veggies like sweet potatoes, cabbage, bottle gourd, spinach and root vegetables like carrots and beets.
- Eat more plant-based protein (instead of meat):
Good sources of plant-based protein include spinach, broccoli, lentils,beans and nuts. It’s easier on your wallet and has been shown to reduce the risk of infertility, including ovulatory infertility.
- Stay hydrated:
No matter what always stay hydrated even if you are not feeling thirsty. Keep your fluid level high; drink water throughout your day. Have herbal teas, and think about eating juicy or wet foods, like citrus fruits and soups and broths. Water is important for cellular heath, the health of your organs and it helps the body detoxify.
- Go out:
You also want to make sure you’removing every day in a way that supports your body. The following are general guidelines; make sure to talk with your doctor before beginning a new work out routine. It is generally recommended to do exercise that are expansive and opening and put less stress on your body when you’re trying to conceive. Yoga is an excellent choice.
Women who are underweight are advised to cut back on the intensity and frequency of exercise. That might mean swapping out your weekly distance runs, to shorter, slower jogs, or switching to walking. Women who are overweight are advised to gradually boost the intensity and frequency of cardio and strength training to help lose weight and build muscle.
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