You know you should eat well when undergoing fertility treatments, but do you know how to start and maintain a nutritionally sound diet?
It’s not always easy to know what to put into your body; after all, some people will claim one food is great, while another group will demonize it. However, there are some solid choices to potentially help boost your fertility treatment success. Here are three.
1. Pineapple, which containing bromelain.
The compound bromelain breaks down proteins and can only be found in a natural form by eating pineapple. Though the jury is out on exactly how bromelain helps women undergoing fertility treatments, it’s assumed that its anti-inflammatory properties play a huge role.
2. Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids.
Omega-3 fatty acids are great for overall health (they, like bromelain, have anti-inflammatory advantages) and can be found in walnuts, flax seeds, soybeans, tofu and oily fish.
3. Foods high in folic acid.
Folic acid has long been known to help with conception, as it assists in cell health. Choose lentils, okra, sunflower seeds, spinach, orange juice and much more (some foods are fortified with folic acid – check the labels) to get folic acid’s benefits.
Of course, regardless of whether or not your nutritional changes result in a pregnancy, you will be healthier overall. And this can help in other areas of your life, including stress reduction and ability to concentrate.
Foods and beverages to avoid during fertility treatments include:
- Alcohol
- Excessively fatty foods
- Artificial dyes and flavorings
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