Top 5 Superfoods To Manage Infertility

Infertility is one of the worst nightmares for any woman. There could be many reasons behind not being able to conceive a child but hormones play a major role and one of the most common reason for infertility is Hormonal Imbalance. We have millions of cells in our body and endocrine system helps them to communicate with each other and when their is miscommunication it leads to hormonal imbalance.

If they don’t communicate well, they adversely affect reproductive health by mimicking or blocking the effects of sex hormones as well as fertility, low AMH level, poor egg and sperm quality, irregular periods, dark brown discharge before or during periods, enlarged ovaries, PCOS, endometriosis and list goes on.

High levels of follicle-stimulating hormones (FSH), very low levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) could be the possible reasons of infertility. Normal level of the hormone progesterone is one of the most important deciding factors for pregnancy.

There are many ways to prevent infertility and balance hormones naturally which automatically increase the chances of fertility :

• Balanced diet
• Meditation
• Good Quality Sleep
• Regular Exercise
• Reducing  Alcohol consumption

Healthy lifestyle choices helps to have a healthy body and calm mind. A healthy body clearly has higher chances of conception. And safe pregnancy.

Here, we will discuss about the diet or the foods (superfoods) that are related to improved hormonal levels and fertility.

1) GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES :

Leafy vegetables like spinach, arugula, broccoli, chard, organic kale, helps in ovulation and healthy development of the egg because it’s high plant fiber, iron and folate (Vitamin B9) content. Folate also helps to lower the risk of certain birth defects. Broccoli has a high amount of Vitamin C in it. Green leafy vegetables are also known to naturally affect a woman’s sexual desires.

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2) ALMONDS :

Almonds are a well known sources of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and proteins. Consumption of almonds is beneficial to women in ways like skin nourishment, regular ovulation and defence against free radicals and cellular aging.

A mineral named Selenium which is present in them, helps in declining chromosomal damage in the eggs.

3) PUMPKIN SEEDS :

Pumpkin prove to be very beneficial and nutritious. Pumpkin seeds (containing zinc) help to boost the progesterone levels during the menstrual cycle. Women into the habit of consuming pumpkin seeds regularly tend to have lower problems related to fertility.

4) GARLIC :

Garlic is sulfur-rich foods, which tend to increase the level of glutathione (antioxidant) in the body. Glutathione is connected to both male and female fertility. In males, it improves the sperm health and quality whereas in women, it stimulates ovulation, improves egg quality and health of embryo by preventing chromosomal defects. Garlic is also known to reduce the pain of during periods.

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5) EGGS :

Eggs are rich sources of vitamin B and Omega-3 fats. Both these components are important for fertility. Choline, also present in eggs, help to reduce the risk of certain birth defects. Eggs are also a good source of lean protein, thus improving fertility in both males and females.

“Good lifestyle choices and healthy eating habits increase your chances of fertility and prepare you for the long awaited pregnancies.”

About the Author

Aparna is a Certified Nutritionist & Lifestyle consultant. She runs an independent platform Healthy with Aparna, where she provides food nutrition guidance, 1-on-1 coaching on weight loss and lifestyle disorders.

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