Food and lifestyle choices affect the body in several ways, including fertility. If you’re trying to get pregnant, there are plenty of solutions mother nature has to offer which can help females achieve hormonal balance, and improve egg quality and sperm quality for men. Here are some fertility-boosting foods recommended by a private fertility clinic. 

Start with The Gut

The gut is sometimes referred to as the body’s “second brain” because of the effect it can have on other parts of the body and overall health. In terms of fertility, recent studies show a strong correlation between a healthy gut microbiome and reproductive health. 

Where it is imbalanced and not taken care of, chronic low-grade inflammation can be triggered and affect the reproductive organs. Inflammation can interfere with hormones and ovulation, and sperm quality in men. It also can potentially impair nutrient absorption and consequently affect fertility. 

To improve gut help and therefore fertility, try incorporating probiotics and fermented foods containing good bacteria such as sauerkraut, cottage cheese, kimchi and kombucha.

Whole Foods

Whole foods are rich in essential nutrients the body needs. They contain a range of vitamins and minerals, protein and provide the body with healthy sources of fats needed for hormonal balance. Following a very unprocessed and raw diet such as the Mediterranean Diet can therefore help improve fertility and chances of conceiving.

Sugar

Let’s also talk about foods to avoid. While we crave sweet foods, refined sugar isn’t particularly great for the body. In women, it can damage eggs and worsen hormonal balance for those suffering with PCOS and insulin resistance. For men, it can result in higher levels of sperm DNA damage.

While supplements can help to address deficiencies, they should never replace a healthy balanced diet. Try incorporating these foods and reducing refined sugar consumption where possible to improve your chances of conceiving naturally. 

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