The One Food You Should Be Eating To Boost Conception
Given the epidemic of poor health in America, it's no surprise that a study of 19,000 women by the Harvard School of Public Health found a higher incidence of ovary disorders in women who consumed more processed foods (i.e, trans fats, bad carbs), and animal protein. In fact, research indicates that GMOs, which are found mostly in the above mentioned foods as well as conventionally grown produce, could be the cause of infertility.
We all know that processed foods no matter how they're decorated as 'healthy' are nutritionally dead and acidic in the body. Therefore, if your body is working against what you're eating every day (or doesn't recognize it as food) a successful pregnancy is out of the question. That being said, as a prospective mother-to-be your good health prior to conception is the single most important requirement for conception to occur.
Good health is also an essential requirement for you to fulfill your role as "Mom." To illustrate, when there's health, there's adequate milk supply, abundant energy during the day and to do midnight feedings, then do it all again the next day. When there's health, postpartum depression and anxiety are non-existent.
While vegetables are a very important and very necessary part of re-gaining your health and vastly improving nutrition-- particularly leafy greens and lots of nutrient-rich asparagus, there's another food that seals the conception deal (hint: They don't call babies the "fruit of your loin" for nothing.) The one food you want to be eating more of to increase your chances of conception is fruit. Fruit is a nutritionally golden ovarian booster. Eating at least five to seven fruits per day, everyday, at least six months to one year prior to conception, is all you need to jumpstart your pregnancy success. Your fruits should be organic and from the freshest source possible. If you grow your own fruit, terrific -- fresh grown or farm fresh fruits will provide the good bacteria necessary to repopulate your gut and improve your overall health. Getting fruit from a natural supermarket where you know the food is fresh is an acceptable alternative -- just keep fruits and vegetables organic and non-GMO. You'll want to avoid other lifestyle mistakes as well, such as smoking, drinking, high stress, inadequate sunshine and improper rest.
Which fruits should you eat to jumpstart conception and your health? The sky's the limit! According to the Mayo Clinic, the following are technically fruits to enjoy anytime. anywhere and anyhow: avocado, beans, pea pods, corn kernels, cucumbers, grains, nuts, olives peppers, pumpkin, squash, sunflower seeds and tomatoes. To this you should add apples, citrus, melons, stone fruits, grapes, bananas, papaya, wild blueberries, berries, cherries and tropical fruits!
Generally and digestively speaking, breakfast is the preferred time to have fruit. To reach your daily quota of five to seven fruits per day, enjoy several fruits in a smoothie, and take some on-the-go. As a rule, eat fruit until noon, then enjoy leafy green salads with other quality vegetables and plant-based foods for dinner for best results.
Whether you're planning to become a mother for the first time or the seventh time, eating fruit will help in boosting your chances of conception. Have fun eating more fruit pre-pregnancy, post pregnancy and beyond!
