You want to get pregnant, don't you?
Are you one of those who think women who struggle with
getting pregnant must have either aborted pregnancy at least once or have a
hereditary issue? Well, it’s high time you increase your knowledge about fertility
through this article.
1.
Eating mercury-rich seafood
Eating mercury-rich
fish such as swordfish and tuna is bad for your fertility or pregnancy plan.
You don’t
want your chances of conception reduced or the fetus harmed by stores of
mercury build-up in your body. The impact can also handicap the development of your
baby's nervous system, says Suzanne Fisher, a registered dietitian.
2.
Refined Carbohydrates (soft drinks)
Many of us
especially Christians are in love with sugar-sweetened
beverages unaware
that it is bad for fertility and general health.
Refined
carbohydrates release sugars into your bloodstream which provokes your pancreas
to rapidly release the hormone insulin. This conditions the female body to
produce testosterone, causing hormone imbalance which affects ovulation.
Many soft drinks are in containers
made of BPA and other dangerous chemicals you might want to avoid.
Go for
complex carbohydrates such as veggies, beans, citrus fruits, berries, whole
grains and plain water to achieve ultimate ovulation.
3.
Trans fats
Are you a
fan of processed or fried foods, microwave
popcorns, baked foods, all types of chips and margarine? Say goodbye to them because they contain trans
fats, also called damaged, hydrogenated, or partly hydrogenated fats. They
cause inflammation and insulin resistance, thus lowering your chances of
getting pregnant.
Excess
trans fats can damage your blood vessels, disrupting nutrient supply to your reproductive
system and decreasing sperm count and quality in men.
So, stick to a diet that’s rich in
monounsaturated fats such as avocados, peanuts, olive oil, and organic,
free-range poultry.
4.
Excess alcohol
According
to recommendations from the CDC, any woman planning to get pregnant should
avoid alcohol entirely. Like mercury, alcohol can contribute to infertility by
draining vitamin B from your body; a vitamin that boosts fertility and fetus
development.
5.
Low-fat dairy
In one
extensive study published in the journal Human Reproduction, women who
consume two or more low-fat dairy products daily reduced their chances of
conceiving.
Good
examples of low-fat dairy are low-fat milk and yogurt. They may contain male
hormones called androgens which remain after fats get removed. A female body
that receives androgens develops menstrual cycle issues.
6.
Raw animal products
You don’t
want to eat any raw animal products or seafood or even eggs. They are likely to
contain bacteria like salmonella, coliform, or toxoplasmosis that can infect a
fetus when it passes via your placenta, says Fisher.
Only eat
thoroughly cooked animal products. So, avoid sushi, carpaccios, etc.
7.
Unpasteurized soft cheeses
Fisher also
adds that cheeses such as Roquefort, Brie, Gorgonzola and Camembert are likely
to contain listeria. Avoiding listeria reduces your
risk of
miscarriage.
8.
Deli, red and processed meat
No matter
how delicious you find deli, red or processed meat, skip it to up your chances
of getting pregnant. Avoid processed meat such as hot dogs, lunch meat, beef,
bacon and even smoked fish as they may be contaminated by listeria. Fisher
recommends that if you must eat deli meat, heat it to a steaming point to kill
bacteria.
One study
revealed that men who eat processed meat in large amounts hard lower sperm
count, quality and motility.
In addition
to taking a healthy diet, you can also boost your fertility by embracing
lifestyle habits that support your general health such as getting enough sleep,
engaging in moderate physical activity, not smoking, managing your stress and taking prenatal multivitamins
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