FEMALE FERTILITY FOODS
· All females should increase key vitamins and minerals in their diet, particularly those who are having unexplained fertility issues.
· Make some simple food changes to help boost your fertility.
1. Low GI carbohydrates
· Eat plenty of low GI carbohydrates like wholegrain, lentils, and pulses to regulate blood sugar and insulin level fluctuations.
· Replace white bread with brown bread; change your usual pasta and noodles to whole-wheat pasta and noodles, and switch from white rice to brown rice.
· High levels of insulin inhibit conception, due to blocking-off progesterone levels.
· It also increases birth defects in babies.
· A diet high in sugary foods and refined carbohydrates abnormally increase insulin levels and encourages waistline fat deposit.
2. Scrambled eggs on wholegrain toast
· It’s the perfect fertility breakfast as eggs contain virtually every nutrient vital for foetal growth, development, and repair.
· Eggs also regulate digestion, ensuring regular blood sugar levels, which in turn, reduce cravings for improper snacking.
3. Pomegranate
· It is one of the best hormone-balancing fruits a woman can eat.
4. Essential fatty acids (EFA)
· Essential fatty acids (EFA), particularly omega 3 and omega 6, are vital for healthy hormone levels and foetal development.
5. Fennel and celery
· Fennel and celery both support the liver function, and therefore provide a healthy production of oestrogen, which is essential for fertility.