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You must have heard about the types of foods you can and should not eat while pregnant. But what if you are trying to get pregnant? What kinds of foods can increase your fertility?
Nuts
Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health studied 19,000 women who were trying to conceive and found that women who ate meat and other sources of animal protein more frequently were 39% more likely to experience infertility. Meanwhile, women who consume more vegetable protein, or protein derived from plants, are less likely to experience fertility-related problems. Try to include nuts in your daily menu such as soybeans and their processed products, namely tempeh, tofu, and soy milk.
Green vegetable
Green vegetables such as spinach, lettuce (especially lettuce romaine), Broccoli, kale, and other dark green leafy vegetables are high in folate and B vitamins. Some studies suggest that these two nutrients, folate and B vitamins, can increase ovulation. Not only for women, green leafy vegetables are also good for men, because the folate content can actually improve the quality of sperm to be healthier, thereby reducing the likelihood of miscarriage or other genetic problems in the fetus. A study conducted by the University of California Bekerley's Public School of Health studied 97 men who did not smoke and had never had previous fertility problems. And, those who consumed more folate experienced a 20% decrease in the number of abnormal sperm cells.
Whole grain
Food made of whole grains is a type of food that belongs to the type of complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are digested by the body longer, which helps maintain the stability of blood sugar and insulin. This is good for the reproductive system, because if insulin levels rise, hormone production related to reproduction will be disrupted.
A Dutch study examined 165 couples who were trying to get pregnant. During the 6 months of research, it was found that when women have high blood sugar levels it turns out that the chances of getting pregnant are reduced by 50%. Choosing bread made from whole wheat when compared to plain white bread can help maintain the stability of your blood sugar. Likewise with brown rice compared to white rice, as well as pasta made from whole grains compared to ordinary flour.
Olive oil
Olive oil is rich in unsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats in the body can help increase insulin sensitivity so as to control blood sugar levels. In addition, unsaturated fats also reduce inflammation in the body. Inflammation in your body will disrupt the process of ovulation, conception, and even cause problems during the growth and development of the embryo.
Fish
Especially deep sea fish (such as salmon, tuna, mackerel) which are rich in omega 3 can increase fertility. Omega 3 fatty acids can help regulate reproductive hormones and improve blood circulation to the reproductive organs. Look for types of fish that are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, usually wild caught fish (not fish produced in ponds or ponds) will have better nutritional value.
Avoid consuming types of fish that are already in canned form such as canned tuna, mackerel or canned sardines because usually fish in cans have been added with flavoring, coloring, and even preservatives.
Ice cream, yogurt
This theory comes from the Nurses' Health Study, a long-term study of 238,000 women who work as nurses aged 30-55 years. One of the factors studied was diet and diet. This study revealed that several types of food in the diet actually have an effect on ovulation and can increase the chances of getting pregnant. One of them is the consumption of ice cream, whole milk , and yogurt. Consumption of these products is not in kind low fat or skimmed turned out to increase fertility.
In the Nurses' Health Study, 1-2 servings of food are included whole fat play a role in increasing fertility. However, you are advised to keep an eye on the amount you consume so that it does not turn around causing inflammation due to excess fat.
