Diet has a significant impact on both male and female reproductive organs. Poor dietary habits, lifestyle, late night parties, binge eating, more screen time, obesity, overweight, underweight etc all these together leads to infertility and hormonal imbalance in both men and women.
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By doing some changes in one’s daily routines and adopting healthy habits one can achieve the dream of being a parent.
As we all know, a healthy pregnancy leads to a healthy child. So a diet rich in all the nutrients and environment free of chemicals like cosmetics, fresheners, keratins etc. Can improve ovulation, fertility and offer an excellent start to pregnancy.
Here are a few recommendations for both men and women which can help to increase their fertility.
Eat food from all the food groups including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low fat dairy, unsaturated healthy fats, plant protein and lean animal proteins.
Cut down the trans fat intake and saturated fats also. All these can cause insulin sensitivity or resistance. Or fat accumulation in the body. Switch to more of unsaturated fats like vegetable oils, olive oil, nuts etc.
Consume seeds daily like sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax and sesame as all these together help in improving the sperm quality in men.
Try to replace meat protein with vegetable protein (as animals are often raised at unsanitary farms and given pesticides or chemical loaded feed).
Try to start using more of the organic products as much as possible. Or wash the food properly before using them .
Drink plenty of water and cut off refined sugars or sugar based beverages.
Choose carbohydrates wisely or food that is rich in fibre and slowly digested. As these kinds of foods have low glycemic index and they help to control your blood sugar and insulin levels.
Choose more of the natural products. Limit the use of chemicals.
Quit smoking and reduce alcohol intake. Chronic smoking and drinking alcohol is associated with reduced sperm concentration, volume and motility.
Limit the use of ready to cook foods. As these are loaded with preservatives, genetically modified foods or ingredients whose regular use can cause hormonal imbalance.
If you use a microwave then use glass containers for heating as plastic materials will release toxic compounds.
Monitor for healthy weight as obesity or being overweight is the main culprit for infertility.
A balanced wholesome diet is most important for infertility in both men and women. Only a positive mind and a positive approach will give you a kick start for a healthy life. Your body will become what you eat. So eat better, not less. A fertile bedrock will develop as a result of these changes.
Before starting any medicine or diet plan consult your doctors and dietician as all diets are not perfect for everyone. Each body needs their own changes and has their own requirements.
