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In 101 Optimal Life Foods, registered dietitian David Grotto explores how what you eat can affect every aspect of your health – including your ability to get pregnant. Here, Grotto explains the connection between nutrition and fertility and offers an eating plan to increase your odds of conceiving quickly.
Q: What is the connection between nutrition and fertility/infertility?
A: Adequate nutrition is needed for egg and sperm production as well as proper hormone balance needed for a fertile environment. Five to ten percent of women of reproductive age suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which is a condition of excess androgen production and affects menses. But following a diet that improves insulin resistance and targets belly fat has been shown to improve fertility. Optimal foods for fighting PCOS include salmon, walnuts and almonds, whole grains, fruits, veggies, lean proteins, dairy, plant sterols ( pistachios, quinoa, benecol spread), dark chocolate, red wine and concord grape juice. Cinnamon can also lower insulin resistance.
Q: What kinds of foods should a woman eat to optimize her chances of conceiving?
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