If you're trying to get pregnant and have your beautiful baby, it may be helpful to take a look at some of the nutrition choices you are making. Research has suggested that diets high in things like unsaturated fat, whole grains, vegetables, and fish are associated with improved fertility.
Aim for healthy fats
Healthy fats are essential for hormonal balance, immune health and energy production. Aim for at least half of your saturated fat intake to come from monounsaturated fats or polyunsaturated fats such as omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids. These healthy fats have been shown to improve fertility by stabilizing insulin levels and reducing inflammation in the body.
Saturated and trans fats should be limited or avoided altogether because they increase the risk for heart disease, which can affect your ability to conceive. The other half of your saturated fat intake should come from coconut oil, ghee (clarified butter), avocados, raw nuts like almonds and walnuts; olive oil is also good but keep it in moderation since too much may increase your risk of breast cancer if consumed on a regular basis
Get your protein from plants
Here's the thing about protein: it's good for you. Protein helps you feel fuller and more energized, so it can be helpful for weight loss. It also helps build muscle—which is important if you want to be less tired and more active.
But not all proteins are created equal! In general, plant-based foods have higher amounts of protein than animal products do—and these sources are often better for your health too. Plant-based proteins tend to be lower in fat and calories than their animal counterparts, making them a great choice when you're trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy body weight (which is another way of saying "lose fat"). And while plants don't contain every amino acid that our bodies need (just like animal sources don't), they are still complete proteins when eaten together as part of a varied diet over time because they complement one another well enough that we get everything we need from them together instead of having someone else break down the "missing" amino acids into simpler forms that then digested by our bodies before they can use them themselves."
Cut out trans fats
You might be surprised to learn that trans fats are found in many processed foods, including margarine and vegetable shortening. Trans fats have been linked to infertility, which is why they're one of the first things you should cut out of your diet if you're trying to conceive.
To avoid trans fats, read food labels carefully and look for products with zero grams per serving. If a product has less than 0.5 grams per serving, it may still contain some trans fat but will not list it on the label since there are no requirements for disclosure at this level (this is why it's so important to check!).
If your favorite product contains even a small amount of trans fat—for example: 2 or 3 grams per serving—try switching it out with an alternative version made without hydrogenated oils (the primary source of these harmful fats). You can also find plenty of healthier alternatives that won't affect your fertility like coconut oil or olive oil!
Eat plenty of high-fiber, low-GI carbs
To get the most out of your fertility diet, you need to eat plenty of high-fiber, low-glycemic carbohydrates. These are the carbs that digested slowly and prevent spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels.
You can find them in whole grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes.
Load up on vegetables and fruits
There are a few reasons why vegetables and fruits are so important to fertility. First, they contain nutrients that help boost your fertility. Second, they can increase blood flow to the pelvic region (where you ovulate). Third, they're high in fiber which helps reduce inflammation in the body and thereby reduce pain associated with endometriosis or PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome).
Finally, most veggies are low-calorie foods that provide plenty of water and fiber without adding too many calories to your diet. That makes veggies one of the best things you can eat if weight loss is one of your concerns!
Here's what else makes these foods so good for fertility:
They're full of antioxidants like vitamin C and beta carotene which are known for helping prevent cancer cells from reproducing themselves too quickly (think about how people say "eat an orange" when trying to get rid of a cold). Antioxidants also help prevent other types of cell damage as well as premature aging due to free radicals (more on free radicals here).
They're loaded with folate which helps prevent birth defects during pregnancy by reducing both neural tube defects such as spina bifida or anencephaly as well as cleft lip/palate deformities when taken before conception occurs!
Get enough vegetarian sources of iron
There are a number of foods that are known to be sources of iron, like beef liver and spinach. But if you’re on a vegetarian diet, there can be a greater need for dietary iron in your diet.
Vegetarian sources of iron include legumes (beans), leafy greens such as broccoli, kale and collard greens, nuts and seeds (pumpkin seeds and almonds), soybeans, tofu/tempeh/seitan/edamame with vitamin C-rich foods such as citrus fruits or bell peppers will help boost iron absorption from plant sources by up to 6 times!
If you're trying to get pregnant, it may be helpful to take a look at some of the nutrition choices you are making. Research has suggested that diets high in things like unsaturated fat, whole grains, vegetables, and fish are associated with improved fertility.
If you're trying to get pregnant, it may be helpful to take a look at some of the nutrition choices you are making. Research has suggested that diets high in things like unsaturated fat, whole grains, vegetables, and fish are associated with improved fertility.
On the other hand, research also shows that a diet high in trans fat, animal protein such as red meat or poultry and processed foods may have a negative impact on fertility.
If you’re trying to get pregnant, it may be helpful to take a look at some of the nutrition choices you are making. Research has suggested that diets high in things like unsaturated fat, whole grains, vegetables, and fish are associated with improved fertility.
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