Food avoid if
you are trying for conceiving a baby
1. High mercury fish
RD
Kendra Tolbert says mercury is damaging the nervous system, which means that
when mercury-containing marine fish are pregnant, such as swordfish and tuna
can directly harm fetuses (the FDA recently updated its guidelines on safe and
insecure options; see here). Eating too much mercury fish before pregnancy can
cause mercury stores in your body, which can affect the development of the
baby's nervous system. Most women develop a fetal nervous system before they
know they are pregnant, explained registered dietitian Suzanne Fisher. Mercury
also reduces fertility.
2. Soda drinks
Some
studies have linked soda - both diet and daily - to fertility. "We think
it's a combination of inflammation and metabolic changes caused by blood
sugar-boosting sweeteners and artificial sweeteners that alter the gut
bacteria," says Tolbert. In addition, there are plenty of soft drinks in
containers that contain BPA and other chemicals you may want to avoid.
3. Trans Fat
Tolbert
said some chips or microwave popcorns, trans fats found in baked goods and
fried foods can cause inflammation and insulin resistance. Excessive amounts
can damage your blood vessels and impede the flow of nutrients to the
reproductive system. When couples try to conceive, men should go easy on trans
fats because they reduce sperm number and quality.
4. High glycemic-index foods
If
you want to increase your fertility, avoid foods that increase your blood
sugar, especially if you don't pair them with foods that boost them. "An
increase in blood sugar causes inflammation, alters our hormones and impedes
ovulation," says Tolbert. Try slow-burning carbs such as whole wheat
bread, pasta or brown rice.
5. Low-fat dairy
Low-fat
milk, yogurt and other dairy products may contain androgens, male hormones that
remain when fat is removed, Tolbert said. These foods and drinks can cause your
body to produce androgens, which can interrupt your stru cycles.
6. alcohol
The
CDC recommends that pregnant women avoid alcohol altogether (not exactly
realistic), but Tolbert recommends that you drink seven drinks a week if you
are going to drink. Alcohol, like mercury, causes infertility, which lowers
vitamin B in your body, improves the chances of pregnancy and contributes to
the growth of the fetus.
7. soft cheeses
Fishers
say there is a risk of listeria in cheeses such as Breeze, Rockfort, Camembert
and Gorgonzola, which increases the risk of miscarriage.
8. meat
Processed
meat, meals, hot dogs, and smoked fish are also affected by Listeria
contamination. If you want to eat deli meat, Fisher recommends boiling it until
it takes steam to kill bacteria.
9. Raw animal
products
Weight loss
enhance the chance of pregnancy
Inflammation
affects the risk of ovulation and pregnancy. In this forthcoming study, we
examined a weight loss program to determine whether obesity helps women with
ovulation or helps conceive, without further medical intervention. These things
served as their historical controls. They were subjected to a weekly program of
exercise and dietary behavioral change for more than 6 months; Those who have
not completed 6 months are considered a comparison group. Women in the study
group lost an average of 6.3 kg, 12 of 13 subjects had ovulation resumed, and
11 became pregnant, five of them voluntary.
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