Children in the house - this is a great happiness. Unfortunately, not all couples to conceive a baby turns out as fast as we would like. Studies show that couples who are making adjustments to their diet and lifestyle, increasing their chances of a healthy pregnancy by 80%.
British expert on nutrition Henrietta Norton told what you need to enrich your diet to increase your chances to conceive.
Eat protein with every meal. Protein performs construction function in the body and is particularly important for the production of hormones, proper metabolism and cell development. Much protein is found in eggs, meat, yogurt, fish, lentils, nuts and seeds. If you are a vegetarian, look for legumes and crops that can provide the body with vegetable protein.
Do not give up on healthy fats. Fats are also needed for the production of hormones and strengthen the body's cells. Correct fatty acids can be found in avocados, linseed oil, nuts, grain and fresh oily fish. Also, these products contain a lot of vitamins E and D and the minerals chromium and selenium. In this case, a nutritionist advises to limit fish consumption to a maximum of 3 times a week.
Make your diet varied. Do not overuse the same product. For example, if you decide to increase the use of grain - let it be, and brown rice, and wild rice, and roasted buckwheat, wheat and oat groats. These foods rich in vitamins B and B12, magnesium and iron.
Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables. Increase the amount of antioxidants in the body to help fresh vegetables, fruits and berries. Pay special attention to the carrots and zucchini. Norton also advises to add to vegetable dishes ginger and turmeric.
Do not forget about greenery. Greens - source of folic acid, as well as helpful for digestion and prevents hormonal imbalances. Nutritionists recommend adding greens in fresh juices and soups, emphasizing that it retains the beneficial properties in the fresh state or after steam treatment.
Do not hurry.Digestion starts with the food placed in the mouth, so if a person eats too quickly, it reduces the body's ability to absorb nutrients. Also, those who eat slowly, rarely overeat.
Look out for the season. The most useful are fruits and vegetables that are eaten during their maturation. They contain the greatest amount of vitamins and minerals. Also it is better to give preference to locally grown vegetables, fruits and berries, and not brought from far away.
Take natural vitamins. If you feel that your diet does not cover the body's need for vitamins and minerals, consult your doctor and get a natural vitamin-mineral complex. Very often it is necessary to future fathers.
And do not forget to learn 5 ways to plan a child's sex.
