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Beans for Fertility: Why we should be eating more.
Beans are a great addition to a healthy and balanced diet, and that is no exception for those on a fertility journey. When trying to conceive a child, it is normal to pay extra attention to the foods that you are eating, alongside supplementation of essential vitamins. Beans are nutritionally packed providing a mixture of plant based proteins, fibre, vitamins and minerals that support fertility and early pregnancy. They are also affordable, filling, and easy to use in everyday meals from soups to hummus! What beans bring to a fertility diet. Adding beans (including chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans, black beans and broad beans) to a fertility diet is important as…
Why folic acid is important during pregnancy
Maybe the most commonly discussed supplement when it comes to fertility, but why is folic acid so important during pregnancy? When should it be taken? Why should it be taken? And, is it really as essential as it’s made out to be? Why folic acid matters during pregnancy. Folic acid (the synthetic form of folate) is also known as Vitamin B9. It is essential during preconception and the first 3-months of pregnancy due to it’s proven prevention of neural tube defects (NTDs) in infants. NTDs are serious congenital malformations of the brain and spinal chord which occur in very early development of a foetus. Babies born with NTDs can face…
The Importance and Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Fertility Success
The Importance and Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Fertility Success When it comes to achieving and maintaining good reproductive health, diet plays a crucial role. Among the many nutrients that support fertility, dietary fats are essential to support organs and cells to function optimally. It is important that we get the right balance of fats in our diet to ensure that we are focusing on protecting fertility, with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, compared to inhibiting fertility, with trans fats and saturated fats. Omega-3 fatty acids are a polyunsaturated variety of fats that are not produced naturally by the body. Therefore, it is crucial that we obtain these through the…
The Best Fertility Friendly Snacks to Try
Fertility Friendly Snacks and Snacking – When you’re trying for a baby, there is more to consider than food alone. However, making healthy food choices can have an impact. Choosing nourishing snacks is one simple way to support hormone balance, menstrual regularity, healthy ovulation and overall wellbeing during your conception journey. Fertility-friendly snacking isn’t about strict diets or expensive supplements. Instead, it’s about building a routine that includes whole foods rich in key nutrients such as protein, fibre, omega-3 fats, slow-release carbohydrates, antioxidants, folate and iron. Below is a practical guide to healthy snacking whilst on your fertility journey. It includes, why they help, and how you can easily work them into…
The Role of Antioxidants in Fertility Health
The Role of Antioxidants in Fertility Health When it comes to fertility, individuals are encouraged to consider dietary changes to improve their ability to conceive. One area to focus we should focus our attention on is antioxidant intake. Antioxidants are vital for reducing oxidative stress in the body which can damage vital cells and negatively impact fertility. Oxidative stress is impacted by smoking, pollution, stress, alcohol, and poor diet. Low antioxidant intake from foods such as sugary and processed foods I particular, are known to contribute to higher levels of oxidative stress in the body. By increasing our antioxidant intake, we can help to fight off free radicals (the cause…
