Can Your Diet Boost Your Fertility?
If you’re trying to conceive, you’re probably spending some time searching for the secret answer or quick fix that will help optimize your fertility… But the truth is, there isn’t one thing you can do which will boost your fertility.
When it comes to diet specifically, there isn't a go-to gold standard that will help every woman increase her fertility. It's just not that simple. There are a lot of factors at play when it comes to fertility levels, such as genetics and pre-existing health conditions that diet can't override on its own. But, the food you eat can and does have an impact on your chances of conceiving and the health of your future pregnancy. That's why we like to focus your preconception diet not just on "increasing fertility", but more on giving your body the nutrients it needs to be ready for baby.
Eating a healthy and balanced diet before conception helps ensure your body has all the vitamins, minerals, and energy needed for pregnancy. As soon as you conceive, your body will start directing your nutrient stores into baby's growth; if you are deficient in essential vitamins or minerals, it can have an impact on fetal development and your health as the mother.
Our founder and CEO Melinda Nicci has all the information you need about what you should eat - and what you shouldn’t - when you’re TTC:
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There's no one size fits all for a fertility diet, and there's also no one ingredient that will help you to conceive. However, a healthy approach to food is the most important thing to do. Eliminate trans and saturated fats, any sugary drinks — in fact, most of the processed foods aren't good for you at all. And try and stick to healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables and healthy, wholesome proteins.
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